Sports

Fort Stockton senior sprinter Eduardo Hernandez closed out his high school track career on the biggest stage in Texas, competing at the UIL State Track and Field Meet in Austin on May 14-16 after qualifying in both the 100-meter and 200-meter dash events.

Fort Stockton’s baseball program picked up several postseason honors this week as four Panthers were named to the District 3-4A All-District Team following the 2026 season. Leading the way was senior pitcher Gerry Diaz, who earned First Team All-District honors on the mound.

For Fort Stockton High School, the connection between success in the classroom and success on the tennis court continues to grow stronger. One year after former Panther Tennis Coach Cody Aaron highlighted the remarkable trend of Fort Stockton tennis players earning the school’s top academic honors, the tradition continued once again in 2026 with Alexander “Xander” Gomez being named Fort Stockton High School Valedictorian.

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The annual Powderpuff class competition returned to Fort Stockton High School on Tuesday morning as students packed Panther Stadium and Panther Gym for one of the school’s most anticipated traditions of the spring semester.

As graduation approaches at Fort Stockton High School, the top two students of the Class of 2026 recently sat down for a relaxed conversation reflecting on the experiences, friendships and lessons that shaped their high school careers.

The “Golden Strike” is heading back to the Big Apple. Josue Antonio Nunez Amaya, a standout fighter representing Fort Stockton’s Lone Star Muay Thai, has stepped in on short notice to return to New York for a highly anticipated bout in Brooklyn on May 30.

Fort Stockton senior Eduardo Hernandez is headed back to Austin after another standout performance at the UIL Region 1-4A Track and Field Championships held May 1-2 at Lowrey Field in Lubbock. Representing the Panthers in both the 100-meter and 200-meter dash events, Hernandez secured an automatic berth to the UIL State Track and Field Meet by placing second in the 200 meters with a time of 21.52.

Fort Stockton ISD Athletic Director and Head Football Coach DJ Howell has resigned from his position, with his departure set to take effect June 30—almost exactly one year after he was hired to lead Panther and Prowler athletics.