Mountain bikers race to the top at state
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Mountain bikers race to the top at state
Mountain bikers race to the top at state
Stillwater mountain bikers placed 1st and 2nd in the Minnesota Cycling Association All State Finale. The race at Redhead in Chisholm was delayed by snow and pelting sleet creating some tough, messy conditions.
Seniors John Kubiak and Lily Ward powered through the trail finishing 1st and 2nd in the boys and girls varsity divisions.
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In the first signing day of the season, 10 Pony student-athletes signed their National Letters of Intent to continue their academic and athletic careers.
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For earning a 3.75 GPA or higher in the 2023-24 school year, 648 students were celebrated at the 2024 Academic Lettering Awards Ceremony.
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With the launch of Stillwater Ponies Network (SPN), Pony fans can watch over 100 live events each year through a Hudl TV subscription streaming service.
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Transitioning into a new role, Lily Lake principal Nate Cox has been appointed as the new Stillwater Area High School Activities Director.
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Behind 12 first place finishes, the Stillwater Synchronized Swimming team earns fourth straight Minnesota State Championship title.
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In the final signing day of the season, 21 Pony student-athletes signed their National Letters of Intent to continue their academic and athletic careers.
![Speech Team Students Brendyn Van Houten and Sophie Amundgaard posing with plaques and medals from qualifying tournament]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710179855/stillwaterschoolsorg/kl0clf4eovzqgkx8x8sx/SpeechTeamAwards.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710179855/stillwaterschoolsorg/kl0clf4eovzqgkx8x8sx/SpeechTeamAwards.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1710179855/stillwaterschoolsorg/kl0clf4eovzqgkx8x8sx/SpeechTeamAwards.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1710179855/stillwaterschoolsorg/kl0clf4eovzqgkx8x8sx/SpeechTeamAwards.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1710179855/stillwaterschoolsorg/kl0clf4eovzqgkx8x8sx/SpeechTeamAwards.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710179855/stillwaterschoolsorg/kl0clf4eovzqgkx8x8sx/SpeechTeamAwards.png","width":1920}])
For their tournament and season performances, Brendyn Van Houten and Sophie Amundgaard earn advancing spots to the 2024 NSDA National Tournament in June.
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Being recognized among the state's most outstanding players, Josie St. Martin has been named a top-10 semifinalist for the 2024 Ms. Hockey Award, while goaltender Lily Timmons has been named as a top-10 semifinalist for the 2024 Jori Jones Award.