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The Pony Express

The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

Senior midfielder Nick Purdie (#2) gets ready to recieve a throw in during a conference game vs White Bear Lake at Pony Stadium on Oct. 3. Purdie was named captain for this years team after having successful sophomore and junior seasons.

Purdie fills leadership position for senior season

Charlie Valerius, Online Editor October 13, 2019

Ever since a young age, senior Nick Purdie’s electrifying soccer skills could be easily noticed. While often being found as one of the smallest players on the field, he has always found a way to succeed...

Koenen smiles behind her desk, welcoming students to come and meet her.

Two new Pony Center counselors added

Malaina Fragnito, Playlist Reporter October 27, 2017

  With the addition of freshman and a school population bigger than ever before, two new counselors had to be added to the Pony Centers. The Red Pony Center has added Krista Koenen who has...

Boys soccer hopes for return to state championship

Boys soccer hopes for return to state championship

Aubrey Kelley, Photography Editor October 19, 2017

The Stillwater boys varsity soccer team has become a powerhouse in Minnesota and national soccer communities in the past couple seasons. Coming off the excitement of a state title last season, the...

The Ponies celebrate winning the state championship on Nov. 3. “It was so surreal winning the championship,” senior defender Patrick Allan says. “I’ve been on the varsity team since I was a freshman, and all I’ve wanted to do is win. Finally doing it means the world to me and I’m glad I got to do it with this group of guys.”

Boys soccer team completes ‘Road to the Bank’

Noah Ness, Read and Watch Video Editor November 14, 2016

It takes a lot to win the state tournament and achieve a top five national rank in a highly competitive sport like boys soccer. This year's team, led by all-state senior players Patrick Allan, Miguel...

Boys soccer exceeding past expectations

Boys soccer exceeding past expectations

Josh Bauer, Distribution Reporter October 12, 2016

The boys high school soccer team has had a very good start to the season this year. Their success is bringing pride to the high schoolers and the community. Last year, the team finished 7-2-7. Due to the...

Girls soccer starts hot

Girls soccer starts hot

Jake Caywood, Read & Watch Camera Editor September 25, 2016

The girls soccer team starts the season red-hot and with high expectations of a trip to the U.S Bank Stadium in October. Count on great things to come from this talented group of players. The Ponies...

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