April 2021

On a roll: Panthers snag third district victory

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

Fort Stockton’s success against district opponents continued on Tuesday as the Panthers took an early lead and never looked back in their 10-5 victory over Monahans. Daren Ureste shifted the tide in the early stages of Tuesday’s homestand, hitting an inside-the-park home run in the second inning.

Fort Stockton shortstop Daren Ureste (7) attempts field a pickoff throw from the Panthers catcher while being backed up by second baseman Devon Rodriguez during a steal attempt on April 6 against Monahans

Softball: Prowlers narrow gap, come up short in Monahans rematch

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

Errors have proven costly for the Fort Stockton softball team this season and that was the case once again on Tuesday in a rematch with Monahans at home. Fort Stockton committed eight errors on defense – nearly twice their season average (4.2) – in their 21-7 loss.

Fort Stockton’s Yadira Hernandez crushes a home run in the fifth inning on April 6 in a district home game against Monahans.

Fort Stockton track: 14 athletes qualify for area meet

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

The Fort Stockton track teams came away from the District 2-4A track meet in Andrews on Thursday with 14 area qualifiers, led by four athletes who will be competition in three events apiece at the area meet.

Billy Ray Graves

5 years ago By News Staff

Billy Ray Graves entered into rest on April 1, 2021. He was born on March 5, 1932, to Robert and Melba Graves. Billy loved to fish and hunt. He enjoyed doing things with his children and grandchildren. He loved the outdoors, and all God’s growing trees and flowers.