Silver LOVES playing in Lakeville!
It was a great weekend for 6 Silver. They started out a little slow in their first game, which seems to be a theme for most of their tournaments, but they held on and beat Eagan 12-8. They came out with a little more energy the next game and were ready to play. They faced an aggressive Bloomington Green team, but with their persistent defense they were able to hold them to 7 points and went on to win 20-7. The championship game of the tournament was their best game of the day. Team Silver took an early lead over a strong New Prague team and never looked back. The girls played with determination and grit and exhibited tremendous teamwork to defeat New Prague 32-24. 

This is the second championship win for Silver in Lakeville, having captured 1st in the Lakeville North tournament earlier this season. Congratulations 6 Silver!!

6 Black loves a comeback. This past weekend in Lakeville South, Stillwater faced a recurring theme: having to face a tough opponent in the first round. This tournament it was the Hornets of Edina, who proved to be too formidable as the Ponies dropped the opening game. All was not lost however, because 6 Black has been here before. Their next game was against Lakeville North and the Panthers played some stingy defense. It wasn't enough as our girls held on for the 7-point win. In their final game, they faced a familiar team: the Cougars of Lakeville South. Back in December, South edged Stillwater by one to knock them into the 3rd place game, so now it was time for a little payback. And payback it was as Black finished strong, winning the Consolation Championship, 40-29, their third comeback consolation championship this season. Congratulations, Ladies!

One of the things youth sports can teach is resilience, the ability to recover from adversity. In the opening game, 5 White ran into a buzz saw in the form of the eventual champion Stewartville. Despite the loss, White regrouped and took on the Golden Eagles of Rochester Lourdes in great fashion, pulling out the 7-point win. In their final game, White was definitely getting their confidence back as they grounded the Rockets of Rockford, 22-10. It would have been easy to mope after the opening loss, but the Ponies didn't and as a result they got their first medal of the year. Resilience. Congratulations, White!

4 Red earned success the old-fashioned way in Lakeville South: teamwork and defense. Game one had facing a Monticello team that was averaging 25 points a game and held them to just 14, and that was all they needed to do to secure the win. Next up was Rochester Lourdes, another 25-point per game team. Lourdes got off to an early lead and looked destined to run it up on the Ponies, but our girls had other ideas. They kicked the defense back into high gear and Lourdes only managed 14. Red scored enough to secure their second win and it was on to the championship. Unfortunately, the Lakers of Minneapolis were not as accommodating and even though the Ponies lost, they never lost their team spirit. Congratulations, Ladies!

7 Red used a combination of great defense and determination to come away with the hardware in Elk River. Their first game was against Mounds View in which Red held the Mustangs to just 13 points as they easily won, 36-13. The second game against Osseo-Maple Grove and was just as decisive, with our Ponies coming out on top, 28-12, and it was on to the championship game. Andover was a much tougher opponent, and not so easily held back. However, Red fought to the end, hanging on for the close win, 27-15, and first place honors. Congratulations, Ladies!!!

It was another good outing for 4 Black this past weekend, this time in Elk River. Their opening game was a relatively close affair against the Huskies of Andover until the Ponies took over, pulling away for the 8-point victory. Next up was East Ridge and the Raptors never stood a chance against Black. The 30-6 score reflected the lopsided nature of the contest. In the championship game, Black was up against Alexandria, who also cruised through their first two games. At the half, they were tied, 10-10, but that was as close as it was going to be as the Cardinals took over the second half. Our Ponies lost the game, but they still picked up two great wins on the weekend. Congratulations, Ladies!

6 Black came to play at Elk River. Their opening game was a tough one against Alexandria. After being knotted up at the end of regulation, it took two overtime periods before the Ponies eventually fell to the Cardinals, 29-31. Next up was Coon Rapids and another close game, going literally down to the final second when Cora Hanson sunk a buzzer beater 3-pointer to lift Black to a 48-46 win! However, the competition didn't let up as the Ponies next foe was East Ridge, a team they've never beaten. The day, however, belonged to the 6 Black Ponies as they cruised to a 55-43 win and the Consolation championship. What a great weekend! Congratulations!!

6 Silver started out strong in their home tournament. In the first game of the day, they defeated a tough Wayzata team 21-12. After a long break during the day they came out strong in their second game and beat an aggressive Elk River team 19-6. In the third game though they couldn’t quite get the shots to fall and ended up losing to a powerful Rogers team to take 2nd place. Although the tourney didn’t end in our favor, the girls fought hard and played as a team throughout all 3 games. Way to go 6 Silver!

Black had a long home tournament weekend with 4 games in two days. Starting off, they faced New Richmond and didn't have much trouble, beating the Tigers, 27-15. Then it got difficult. Their next game was against Hudson, who handled the Ponies like all their other opponents on their way to the championship, knocking Black off in the early evening game. The next day, the Ponies came back to play as they took on Centennial in the Consolation bracket...the Cougars didn't stand a chance as a determined 8 Black squad dismantled them, 33-12. Finally, it was on for the Consolation Championship against the first round opponent, New Richmond. Although the Tigers made it more of a game, the Ponies prevailed again, 30-24, and brought home the consolation trophy. It was tough, but the Ponies proved tougher. Congratulations, ladies!

On December 6th, players from the traveling program were invited to join the varsity program to watch the Ponies take on the Woodbury Royals in JV and varsity action. Afterward, they got to meet the varsity players, have pizza and get autographs. It was a lot of fun for all!

Due to inclement weather, all Stillwater and St. Croix Preparatory school district events are cancelled and that includes practices for our program. Stay safe & healthy and enjoy the night off!

4 Black had another good tournament this past weekend, this time at home, with an up-down-up kind of day. The Ponies got off to a great start, clobbering the Raptors of East Ridge, 33-11. Up! Next opponent was Wayzata, a very tough team all around and our girls lost this one to the eventual champs, 7-23. Down. Not to be deterred, Black went into the 3rd place game against Eagan and took care of business. They jumped out to a 11-4 lead at halftime and never looked back, beating the Wildcats, 23-10. UP!! Great finish, Ladies!

5 Red had a good outing this weekend and was able to bring home some hardware. First up for the Ponies was a close game against Elk River and despite the Elks putting up a good fight, Red pulled out the 3-point victory. Somerset was next up and our girls put a complete game together and really walloped the Spartans, coming away with a 33-11 win. It was on to the championship game against nearby rival Hudson. The Ponies got off to a slow start, trailing at halftime but found their footing in the second half, outscoring the Raiders, 15-12. However, it wasn't enough as Hudson hung on for the win. It was a great show of resilience that will serve them well in the tournaments to come. Way to go, Ladies!!

6 Black had a tough start on Saturday, but things turned out well. The Ponies opened the day against a strong Rosemount team with the Irish taking a commanding lead in the first half. Black recovered for the second half, matching Rosemount in points but the lead was too big as our girls fell, 20-34. After a long wait, Black took to the courts again, this time against Eagan and it was a different story with Stillwater jumping out to the big first half lead and then cruising to the victory, 37-26, over the Wildcats. In the consolation championship, the Ponies fell behind and trailed by one at the half, but determination took over and they overwhelmed the Panthers in the second half for the 8-point victory. Congratulations, Ladies!!

5 Black had an exciting start to their tournament by pulling off a 1-point victory over St. Paul in a game played at the Stillwater Middle School. Heading back to the main location, they extended their margin by knocking off Lakeville North to complete the sweep of their pool. After leading much of the game, a late surge by Eagan them up by one with just a few seconds to go. A furious hustle led to a last second shot that unfortunately missed the mark, and our Ponies lost by one. It was a bittersweet finish - they may have lost, but they never gave up. Way to go, Ladies!

It was a good weekend for 4 Black, who got to see a little bit of everything in their games. The first game turned out to be a big win as we dominated Lakeville South with a 13-point win. The second team they faced - Spring Lake Park - proved a tougher go but our girls prevailed yet again, pulling out the 2-point victory. Now it was on to the championship game against a determined Cottage Grove squad. Black hung in there, even leading at one point, but the Wolfpack pulled out in front of the Ponies eventually winning 27-22. You ladies should be proud for playing tough! Way to go!

The team started out a little slow in their first game of the City of Lakes Classic Tournament and fell to the Bloomington G6 Green team 11-22. They played them closer than the score indicates, but just couldn’t get the shots to fall.

The next two games were a different story. They dominated their opponents, beating the St. Anthony G6 White team, 34-10 and the Minneapolis Lakers G6 Blue team 28-4, which landed them a 2nd place finish.

The girls exhibited tremendous teamwork, showcasing their stellar defense and ability to create scoring opportunities on offense. Congratulations on a great tournament!

6 White played a heck of a tournament over the weekend in East Ridge. The day started with an 8:00 AM game against MLK Minneapolis in which White took care of business with a 5-point win. In the second game, they took on the host East Ridge Raptors and strung together more points for another 5-point win. Hoping for more of the same in the championship game, our girls were stunned and at halftime trailed Woodbury, 4-17. The second half was a different story, however, with the Ponies charging back and taking control. Unfortunately, the differential was too much and despite the valiant fight, White came up short by one point. Great finish, Ladies!!

The Stillwater Girls 6 Red basketball team had a strong showing in the Cougar Classic Tournament, finishing as the Consolation Champions with a 2-1 record. Despite a tough opening game loss to Bloomington, 49-33, the team bounced back with determination. In their second game, they dominated Eastridge with a 37-21 victory, showcasing excellent teamwork and defensive effort. The momentum carried into the consolation championship game, where they delivered another commanding performance, defeating Centennial 36-19 to secure the title. Their resilience and teamwork were key to their success throughout the tournament.

The Stillwater Girls 6 Silver basketball team had an impressive achievement this past weekend by securing 1st place in the Lakeville North Panther Classic Tournament. They demonstrated determination and teamwork throughout all 3 games of the tournament.

The team started out strong as they faced Inver Grove Heights in their first game. The Ponies showcased their prowess on the court, defeating their opponents with a decisive 26-8 victory.

The second game of the day was a true test of the team’s resilience and fighting spirit. Facing Prior Lake, the Ponies found themselves trailing by 11 points with only 6 minutes remaining in regulation time. However, they mounted an incredible comeback, pushing the game into overtime. In a thrilling finish, the Ponies came away with a 27-25 win.

In the championship game, the Ponies continued their impressive performance against Apple Valley. They quickly took the lead and maintained pressure throughout the game, coming away with a 28-6 victory.

Congratulations to the Ponies on their outstanding performance and 1st place finish!

2024 Eagan Wildcat Classic Recap: Stillwater Girls 6 Red Take 3rd Place

The Stillwater Girls 6 Red basketball team delivered an exciting and competitive performance at the 2024 Eagan Wildcat Classic, securing a well-deserved 3rd place finish.

In their opening game, Stillwater faced off against Waconia in a tightly contested match. Both teams battled fiercely, but Stillwater edged out Waconia in a nail-biting 17-15 victory. 

However, the team’s second matchup proved challenging as they came up against a tough Lakeville South squad. Despite a strong effort, Stillwater struggled to find their rhythm offensively and fell 32-13.

The Stillwater girls bounced back strongly in their final game of the tournament, taking on the host team, Eagan. Displaying a dominant performance, Stillwater controlled the game from start to finish, cruising to a 33-14 win. Stellar teamwork, fast breaks, and impressive shooting helped the team finish the tournament on a high note, securing 3rd place overall.

It can be tough to get things started early in the morning and this team was no exception. With a 9:00 AM start, 4 Black struggled to get the offense going and ended up losing by only 4 points against eventual champ Eagan. Unfortunately for their next opponent East Ridge, our girls found their game and trounced the Raptors, 38-17.  In their final game, the Ponies played steady and carried on to a 9-point victory, solidifying 2nd place honors. Congratulations on the comeback, Ladies!

Better Late Than Never
Maybe it was the damp weather, maybe the early game time, but Stillwater 7 Black had a slow start, managing only 17 points in the 8:00 AM game against Eagan. Shaking off the loss, they did what all good teams do and focused on the game at hand, defeating East Ridge, 28-22. With the consolation championship game to play, the offense started cooking, and the Ponies had their biggest output of the tournament and beat Lakeville South, 45-37. Great job, Ladies!

Congratulations to Tim Peper on achieving his 200th career victory! A big plus for Coach Peper: he got to have his girls play in the win. Fantastic achievement with more to come!

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1/15/2025    7:00PM     @ East Ridge 
1/17/2025    7:00PM     White Bear Lake 
1/21/2025    7:00PM     @ Cretin-Derham Hall 
1/24/2025    7:00PM     @ Woodbury 
1/28/2025    7:00PM     Mounds View 
1/30/2025    7:00PM     @ Park 
1/31/2025    7:00PM     Hudson 
2/4/2025    7:00PM     @ Roseville Area 
2/7/2025    7:00PM     Forest Lake 
2/11/2025    5:30PM     Centennial MN 
2/12/2025    7:00PM     @ Irondale 
2/14/2025    7:00PM     @ Roseville Area 
2/18/2025    7:00PM     East Ridge 
2/21/2025    7:00PM     @ White Bear Lake 
2/26/2025    7:00PM     Section Quarterfinals 
3/1/2025    7:00PM     Section Semi-finals 
3/6/2025    7:00PM     Section Finals