skip navigation

Recent Junior Varsity News

Winter sports and weight room dedication rewarded

Letterman's Dinner

By Admin 03/14/2018, 1:00pm CDT

Winter sports and weight room dedication rewarded

The Ponies Touchdown Club sponsored the annual Letterman’s Dinner for current freshmen, sophomore, and junior football players who committed to a winter sport or Pony Power and Performance at the Stillwater Area High School. These young men dedicated themselves to getting better throughout the season and got the off-season off to a good start.

The Heights Hall and Club in Oak Park Heights featured an all-you-can-eat burger , coleslaw, fruit, milk and chocolate milk, and finished with root beer floats. Volunteers, led by PTC Events Chair Jen Wille, assisted in serving the meal.

No double digit “burger king” was crowned a second straight year, but junior Will Gleason, fresh out of wrestling season, consumed “an easy eight.”

The keynote speaker for the event was 2011 Stillwater Area High School graduate Andrew Rose. An all state linebacker, Rose stands atop the all-time record book in defensive points and and tackles. Rose claimed 2013 All MIAC honors at St. John’s University while he earned a finance degree.

Rose focused on sharing his love of football and how playing for and with his teammates has impacted his life. “I fell in love with football early. It made me want to set goals and achieve them,” Rose said. “Football is passion and heart.”

In between college and employment Rose served the Ponies sophomore team as linebackers coach. “I miss football. You can’t teach love of the game, but it you have it, share it with the guy next to you. Play for your brothers.”

Players eligible to attend due to their winter sports achievements are listed by grade.

Juniors: Trenton Attwood, Zach Auleciums, Mitchell Bast, Jamar Callway, Zach Cowley, Tuanson Dufresne-To, Porter Estensen, Blake Evensen, Tommy Flores, Will Gleason, Max Gonnion, Alex Gritters, Jay Haws, Holton King, Collin McCarthy, Muad Noor, Tony O’Keefe, Levi Prunty, Ben Recksiedler, Jack Seipel, Zach Sessing, Nate Shikenjanksi, Jeremy Slusher, Joe Weckwerth, Alex Wilhelmy

Sophomores: Jacob Andreachi, Derek Berg, Jon Bouthilet, Jackson Carter, Noah Chlebeck, Andrew Constant, Luke Cullen, Jacob Day, Hudson Day, Gavin Dunbar, Logan Halverson, Sam Kavapalu, Trey Kruse, Patrick Lentz, Logan McCormick, Josh Pieschowschi, Maurice Pratt, Owen Prom, Nick Simcik, Nate Simcik, Nathan Smith-Wessel, Eric Stack, Anthony Thomas, Ty Thureson, Matt Walton, Andrew Weber

Freshmen: Michael Cowley, Xavier Dobson, Jonas Fairrow, Nathan Hill, Aiden Kilibarda, Keegan Kogl, Charlie Olson, Tyler Olson, Ethan Onken, Corstian Riesselman, Erik Roettger, Nick Schlender, Tyler Smith, Tyler Tompkins, Jake Ulrich, Casey Venske, Logan Warren

Head Coach Beau LaBore would like to extended a special thanks to Heights Hall and Club owner Ed Kivel, his staff, and and the parents who volunteered.

"What are great message for our young men as we move one season closer to football," LaBore said. "Rose's passion for the game and what it can do for a young man was a powerful message."

Preseason Parent-Player Football Meeting Set For Sunday, May 6

Spring Parent-Player Meeting slated

By Admin 03/14/2018, 10:30am CDT

Pre-Season Meeting Set For Sunday, May 6

Summer and football season planning is underway as the Ponies look to build their 2018 program and team rosters. Coaches will be introduced and player expectations, summer training, and volunteer opportunities will be among the focus of an informational meeting on Sunday, May 6 at 6 PM at Stillwater Area High School auditorium.

“This pre-season meeting gives the coaching staff, captain parents, and the Ponies Touchdown Club an opportunity to get organized and share significant information,” said Ponies Football Head Coach Beau LaBore. “Players and families will know what we expect to do and how we want to do it as we structure the months leading into our first game in late August.”

Key topics on the May 6th agenda include Ponies Football vision and mission, high school coaches, captain and captains’ parents introductions, summer Pony Power and Performance, Pony Camp, summer practice, and 7 on 7 opportunities. Coaches will discuss fall schedules, volunteer opportunities, spirit wear orders, PTC, and the Ponies Football Helmet Initiative. Player and parent/guardian attendance at the informational meeting is expected and is an integral part of the commitment to football.

Sign up for the Pony Youth Camp

Register for the 2018 Pony Youth Camp

By Admin 02/26/2018, 4:30pm CST

Form available for annual event

The eighth annual Pony Youth Camp led by Stillwater Area High School head football coach Beau LaBore is slated for Monday, July 30 through August 3 this summer.

LaBore, who is assisted by over 30 Ponies varsity football players, uses the camp to develop football fundamentals, develop character, and allow players in third through sixth grade the opportunity to enjoy football.

“Our high school football players and I try to bring the backyard to our participants,” LaBore said. “We are going to coach them up. More importantly, we have a camp set up for kids to play football and have fun.”

The camp takes place at Stillwater Area High School on the turf practice field from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM and the early fee is $60 for the eighth straight year.

Registration: 2018 Pony Youth Camp Form

Related Information: Pony Youth Camp

Coach looking forward to serve
Sixth Ponies coach to earn award
"Voice of the Valley" remembered
Hatcher in All Star Game
Give to the Max