Sports

Aundre Washington and Diego Ronquillo each scored 13 points as the Fort Stockton Panthers led from start to finish in a 66-53 win over Pecos last Friday for their first district win. After getting off to an energetic and solid start that got the crowd engaged, the Panthers made a few unforced errors that allowed Pecos to gain the momentum.

The Fort Stockton High School boys powerlifters traveled to Andrews on Saturday and put up some good numbers despite only coming home with one medal. Christian Dominguez earned fifth place in his weight class. The boys look to improve their numbers on Thursday when they travel to Seminole.

The Fort Stockton High School Prowlers visited Andrews lasty Friday and, for a while, looked like they would escape with a key district win. But a fourth quarter surge by the Lady Mustangs resulted in a 47-35 loss. Thiara Wislar and Kailyn Reeves, both earned the title of top scorers in the basketball game, delivering standout performances during the match with 12 points each.

Blue Wave competed in the District 2-4A Meet in Monahans on Jan. 20.

Athletic Director/ Head Football Coach Jeremy Hickman tabbed as Coach of the Year In early January, Fort Stockton High School Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Jeremy Hickman received a call from the Joby Flores “33 Lead” Foundation. The call was brief and congratulatory, but not a phone call that was unexpected.

The Varsity Panthers Basketball team lost to Andrews by a score of 6142 on Friday night. “Despite playing more connected and determined, the Panthers still need to be more consistent,” said coach Travis Lancaster.

Walking onto the court at the Bill and Virginia Williams Special Events Center last Friday night, the Fort Stockton Prowlers knew they had a formidable task ahead of them. The Seminole Maidens came to Fort Stockton ranked No. 4 in the Class 4A TABC poll and were fresh off a 90-20 win over Andrews. The Maidens were as good as advertised in a 97-24 win over the Prowlers.

The Fort Stockton High School Panthers varsity basketball team opened district play at home against the Seminole Indians on Friday night and came up short, 64-39. Diego Ronquillo led the Panthers with 10 point, Aundre Washington added nine and Christian Soto eight.

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Fort Stockton High School’s Prowlers girls basketball team entered Tuesday’s district road game at Pecos looking to get back on the winning track after suffering their third straight loss, Friday to Greenwood. The 36-28 setback came on the heels of a 35-28 loss to Midland Christian Jan. 2 and a loss to Crane in the final game of the Monahans Chamber of Commerce Tournament Dec. 30 – all of which were competitive ballgames until late.