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Golf: Simonet's legacy plants seed for E-Squad Invitational
Before his passing more than two years ago, Stillwater attorney Eddie Simonet was all about providing second chances and opportunities for redemption. The goal for Eddie’s E-Squad Invitational was to provide young players a fun and rewarding golf experience — sans mulligans. The inaugural tournament was held on Thursday, May 11 at Oak Glen Golf Club, making room for many players not quite ready for varsity, or even, larger JV...
10 years ago this week...
This is a look back at some of the people and teams making news in the St. Croix Valley 10 years ago, as reported in the Stillwater Gazette. Softball — Rachel Hartwig and Sidnee Ronsberg each launch two-run home runs to help propel Stillwater to a 9-2 Suburban East Conference softball victory at Cretin-Derham Hall. Hannah Heacox limits the Raiders to just four hits and two walks with 11 strikeouts for the Ponies. ...
Boys tennis: Ponies run winning streak to four
ST. PAUL — A double sweep that included two that required three sets to decide helped lift Stillwater to a 5-2 nonconference boys tennis victory over the Knights on Wednesday, May 10 at St. Paul Harding. It was the fourth straight victory for the Ponies (6-1 SEC, 8-3), who were originally scheduled to compete in a triangular at Harding on Saturday before that was canceled and rescheduled as a dual meet. ...
Swimming and diving: Rivall honored with Dedicated Service Award
His initial exposure started innocently enough as a supportive parent during his daughter Hannah’s four-year prep career with the Stillwater girls swimming and diving team. Two decades later, Stewart Rivall was recognized by the MSHSCA at the Minnesota Swimming and Diving High School All-State Banquet on Friday, April 28 at the Minneapolis Marriott in Brooklyn Park. In addition to the Stillwater all-state athletes honored during the evening, Rivall was presented the Assistant Coach Dedicated Service Award. ...
Girls lacrosse: Stillwater cruises past Rangers
FOREST LAKE — On the heels of its first Suburban East Conference loss of the season, the Stillwater girls lacrosse team stormed back with lop-sided victories over White Bear Lake and Forest Lake. The Ponies did not allow a goal in the first 35 minutes against the Rangers on the way to a 15-1 road victory on Wednesday, May 10. The victory keeps Stillwater (6-1 SEC, 7-2) tied with Park...
Softball: Ponies top Park in SEC showdown
COTTAGE GROVE — With little time to collect itself after a loss to White Bear Lake the previous day, the Stillwater softball team responded with a convincing 14-6 Suburban East Conference victory over the Wolfpack on Wednesday, May 10 at Park High School. The win keeps the Ponies (13-2 SEC, 14-2) atop the SEC standings, just ahead of Park (11-3, 12-4), Forest Lake (10-3, 11-3) and White Bear Lake (9-4, 9-4). ...
Girls golf: Ponies place fifth and seventh in SEC meets at Stillwater CC
It was a home doubleheader for the Stillwater girls golf team, which placed fifth and seventh in separate Suburban East Conference events on Monday, May 8 at Stillwater Country Club. Stillwater was already scheduled to host the meet and the second nine-hole meet was added as a make-up from a meet North Oaks that was postponed. The Ponies posted a score of 183 in the first meet to finish behind...
Synchronized swimming: Ponies top Forest Lake to wrap up EMC title
Facing its stiffest test in the regular season, Stillwater produced some impressive scores while turning back rival Forest Lake 33-14 in an East Metro Conference routines meet on Tuesday, May 9 at Stillwater Middle School. “It was a fantastic meet,” Ponies coach Kathy Henderson said. “We got some of the highest scores we’ve ever gotten.” The Ponies (6-0 EMC, 6-0), who defeated Forest Lake 22.5-6.5 in a figures meet on...
Boys track and field: Ponies top field in True Team section
EAGAN — On the strength of top-two finishes in 11 of 18 events, the Stillwater boys track and field team topped the eight-team field in the True Team Section 2AAA Meet on Tuesday, May 9 at Eagan High School. The Ponies totaled 835 points to hold off runner-up Woodbury (779.5) and third-place White Bear Lake (690). With the victory, Stillwater advances to the True Team state meet on Friday, May...
Baseball: Stillwater blanks Bears, Knights
WHITE BEAR LAKE — A sixth straight Suburban East Conference championship is likely out of reach, but the Stillwater baseball team collected its sixth victory in the last seven games after blanking the Bears 10-0 on Wednesday, May 10 at White Bear Lake High School. It was the second straight shutout victory for the Ponies and third in their past five games. It has been gradual improvement for the Ponies (8-6 SEC, 9-6) in the rugged SEC, which is led by Cretin-Derham Hall (11-2, 11-2),...
Boys lacrosse: Stillwater prevails on Senior Night
OAK PARK HEIGHTS — After surviving a narrow victory over White Bear Lake to stay unbeaten in the Suburban East Conference, the Stillwater boys lacrosse team cruised past Forest Lake 15-1 in a conference game on Wednesday, May 10 at Stillwater Area High School. It was the seventh straight victory for the 10th-ranked Ponies (7-0 SEC, 7-1) to set up an anticipated showdown with fellow conference unbeaten Woodbury (6-0, 8-1) on Friday, May 12 at SAHS. ...
Girls track and field: Ponies advance to True Team state
EAGAN — After a three-year absence, the Stillwater girls track and field team secured a spot in the True Team state meet after holding off the host Wildcats for the Section 2AAA title on Tuesday, May 9 at Eagan High School. Stillwater outscored Eagan 891.5-875 while White Bear Lake was a distant third in the eight-team meet with 644 points. This will be the 26th trip to True Team state...
Boys golf: Berggren propels Ponies to victory at Prestwick
WOODBURY — Dane Berggren and the Stillwater boys golf team each posted some impressive scores while leading the Ponies to a Suburban East Conference victory on Tuesday, May 9 at Prestwick Golf Club. Berggren fired a 3-under par 69 to claim medalist honors and lead the Ponies to a winning score of 289, which was seven shots better than runner-up East Ridge (296) and Park (296). Cretin-Derham Hall, which had its three-match conference winning streak snapped, followed in fourth with a score of 297. ...
10 years ago this week...
This is a look back at some of the people and teams making news in the St. Croix Valley 10 years ago, as reported in the Stillwater Gazette. Boys lacrosse — Sam Sagissor and George Uppgren each score three goals to help send Stillwater to a 14-11 Suburban East Conference boys lacrosse victory over Cretin-Derham Hall at the St. Croix Valley Rec Center. Zach Shockency finishes with eight saves for the Ponies (3-0 SEC, 5-0), who also receive two goals apiece from Nick Athmann and...
Abdullah and Tweed are SAHS Athletes of the Week
Vyan Abdullah Girls golf The only returning member from last year’s regular line-up, Vyan Abdullah has been the most consistent performer for the Stillwater girls golf team this spring. The junior turned in the team’s second best scores while finishing fifth in the SEC Mid-Season Meet at Oneka Ridge and also ranked second for the...
Boys tennis: Mounds Park Academy turns back Ponies
MAPLEWOOD — Unable to put a dent in Mounds Park Academy’s strong singles line-up, the Stillwater boys tennis team dropped a 5-2 nonconference decision against the Panthers on Wednesday, May 3 at Mounds Park Academy. Stillwater’s Brady Benning pushed his match at second singles to a third set before falling to Aarti Prochnow 2-6, 6-0, 6-2. Mounds Park Academy won in straight sets at the remaining singles spots and also at first doubles. ...
Girls track and field: Stillwater places 2nd at Lakeville North Mega Meet
LAKEVILLE — Senior Sophia Roskoski collected victories in two events to help lead the Stillwater girls track and field team to a runner-up showing behind the host Panthers in the 13-team Lakeville North Mega Meet on Saturday, April 29. North outscored the Ponies 111-107 while Two Rivers followed in third place with 80.5 points. Roskoski delivered first-place finishes in the 100 hurdles (16.08) and pole vault (10-6) and also added...
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