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In Fort Stockton’s first meeting with Andrews on March 26, the Mustangs jumped out to a 10-5 and never looked back in a 21-5 victory. Andrews’ matchup against the Panthers in Fort Stockton on April 16 had a similar tale, even with the Jeremy Valadez’s squad closing the gap by four runs.

Fort Stockton gained a 1-0 lead in the first inning of Saturday’s game against Andrews on the road and the Panthers led the rest of the way in their 11-9 victory. Xzavier Dominguez, Isaiah Garcia, and Kayden Torres played key roles offensively as the latter had multiple hits to go along with doubles by Garcia and Dominguez.

Fort Stockton sophomore Cruz Rojas releases a pitch in the second inning of Friday’s contest at home against Andrews. Rojas threw 99 pitches in a four-inning appearance before his evening was done on the mound. Photo by Nathan Heuer.

The Fort Stockton softball team made plenty of contact at the plate during Friday’s home game against Andrews but were unable to take advantage as the Lady Mustangs were sure handed in the field. While the Prowlers were also stingy defensively, a five-run second inning by Andrews was enough for them to get a 7-1 win.

The Fort Stockton based Texas Venom baseball team met the Panthers varsity baseball team and took a photo on Fort Stockton’s High School field on Friday before the team’s final home game of the season against Andrews. “Texas Venom is a 10U Baseball travel team comprised of players that love all aspects of the game. These players bring a level of dedication and intensity that their hometowns should be proud of! All the parents and coaches are proud of each and every one of these young stars for dreaming big,” Venom head coach Isai Rojas said. Players included are: Daidrian De la Rosa , Logan Freeman, Aiden Salamanca , Simon Aleman, Tres Hinostroza, Guero Cabello , Jaecent Reyes , Aziel Rojas, Roy Herrera, Bat Boy Gianni Hinostroza , and those not pictured Steven Rodriguez, Ruben Ramirez, Brinden Norwood. Courtesy Photo

No matter the circumstance a game presents to them, the Fort Stockton baseball team has seemingly found a way to make the best of their opportunities on the diamond in recent time. On Friday at home against Seminole, the Indians committed five errors and Fort Stockton took full advantage.

Practice makes perfect, or so they say. Fort Stockton senior Alex Williams has put plenty of time into his craft on the golf course over the years.