Panthers trounce Wildcats, finish as district runner-up

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For the first time in 15 years, the Panthers finished the regular season with a 9-1 record.

Fort Stockton accomplished the feat with a 44-7 win over Fabens (2-8) on Nov. 4 in their regular season finale near El Paso.

The Panther defense allowed one first down in the first half and the offense found their rhythm after two scoreless drives to start the game. Fort Stockton scored on four consecutive drives to end the first half with a 29-0 lead.

Fort Stockton senior Zane Hodges breaks through a pair of tackles on his way to his first touchdown of the season during Friday’s away contest at Fabens. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Manuel Gerardo Morales

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Manuel Gerardo Morales, age 51, passed away peacefully surrounded by his son and family on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

Manuel Gerardo Morales

Buena Vista to battle O’Donnell in bi-district playoffs

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The Buena Vista Longhorns are set for the Class 1A Division 1 six-man playoffs after capturing the District 6 championship on Nov. 4 with a 56-8 victory over Marfa.

The Longhorns take on O’Donnell (4-6) and the game takes place Friday at Borden County School, about 32 miles east of Lamesa or 155 miles from Imperial.

The Buena Vista football team claimed their first district title in the last five years Friday when they defeated Marfa. Courtesy Photo of Staci Eckhart Schoenfeldt
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