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Getting back on the winning track: Panthers baseball downs Pecos

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

Fort Stockton’s three-game losing streak is over and the Panthers’ offense is back to firing on all cylinders.

The Panthers baseball team had scored a total of five runs in their past three games heading into Tuesday’s home bout against Pecos and Fort Stockton doubled that in six innings during their 10-5 win over the Eagles on April 19.

The victory evened the season series at 1-1 between the squads after Fort Stockton fell in a 14-13 slugfest in their first matchup of the season on March 29.

Fort Stockton pitcher Isaiah Velasquez tosses a pitch in the early innings of Tuesday’s home contest against Monahans. Velasquez got his first start of the season in the contest and threw a career-high six innings, which featured five strikeouts, five walks, and seven hits. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Fort Stockton softball advances to postseason

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

The Fort Stockton softball team is back in the postseason for the first time since 2019, and they left no doubts they should be there with an emphatic win against Pecos on April 19 to end the regular season.

Yadira Hernandez hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning to end the game via mercy rule with an 11-1 victory. The dinger was the second of the junior’s career and the first this season.

Yadira Hernandez celebrates as she comes down third baseline after hitting a home run that ended the game against Pecos on April 19 at home. The dinger secured the 11-1 run rule victory and a playoff spot for the Prowlers.

Panthers crowned District 2-4A track and field champions

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

For the first time since 2010, the Fort Stockton boys track team are district champions.

The Panthers derailed Andrews’ 11-year district reign by overcoming a 23-point deficit to the Mustangs to capture the District 2-4A team title. Fort Stockton won the two-day event by one point on April 14.

The Panthers claimed six gold medals, three silver medals, and seven bronze medals in route to a title. In total, 11 Fort Stockton athletes advanced to regionals in the boys division.

Lady Longhorns capture district crown

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

The Buena Vista girls athletic programs have reigned supreme in their respective district and classification during the 2021- 2022 school year. On March 31, the Lady Longhorns claimed their fourth district title this season in as many sports with a first-place finish at the District 10-1A Track & Field Championships in Rankin.

Pictured is the Buena Vista girls track team with their district championship plaque on March 31 at Rankin High School. The Lady Longhorns had 12 girls accumulate points for their team by placing in the top six. Courtesy Photo

Barragan shows talent on links

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

The future of the Panthers golf team has the potential to be bright for many years to come. Fort Stockton middle schooler Brayde Barragan showcased his skills on the golf course over the past two weeks.

Pictured is the Fort Stockton middle school boys golf team after the Monahans Tournament lat week. The team consists of Rylee Muniz, Gerry Diaz, Damian Gonzales, Ethan Nunez, Allan Leyva, Brayde Barragan, Cody Young, Jonathan Bueno, and Emiliano Robles. Courtesy Photo

Prowlers stun Andrews, now control postseason destiny

4 years ago By News Staff

Taking down district leader Andrews was a must for the Prowlers softball teaml to regain control of their postseason hopes. The task was no small order for the Prowlers after losing to the Mustangs 14-9 earlier this season and by a combined score of 37-1 in a pair of games a season ago.

Fort Stockton senior Alyana Dominguez attempts to turn a double play on April on the Prowlers home field against Greenwood. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Comanche Springs Rodeo champions announced

4 years ago By News Staff

The following are the winners for each event of the Comanche Springs Rodeo held on March 25-26 at the Pecos County Coliseum. BAREBACK Tom Webster - Weatherford, TX SADDLE BRONC Treyson Antonick - Overton, TX RANCH BRONC Dakota Rice Dakota Rice STEER WRESTLING Trevor Crainer - Carrizo Springs, TX TIE-DOWN ROPING Max Mathis - Ben Wheeler, TX Bradley Bynum - Big Lake, TX BREAKAWAY ROPING Emilee Charlesworth BARREL RACING Jana Bean - Fort Hancock, TX TEAM ROPING - HEADER Alex Muratoni - Alpine, TX TEAM ROPING - HEELER Jimmy Martinez - Marfa, TX BULLRIDING Dakota Barnett - Wink, TX.

Panthers suffer second shutout loss of season

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Fort Stockton’s offense has been a strong suit for the Panthers all season. That was far from the case in their district matchup against Greenwood on April 9 in a home contest against the Rangers.

Felipe Sotelo had one of his best career outings on the mound for the Panthers on April 8 against Greenwood. Sotelo had a career-high three strikeouts in four innings of work. Sotelo has a 2.86 ERA against district opponents this season. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Eight Panthers punch tickets to area track meet

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

The Fort Stockton boys track team competed in the District 2-4A preliminary races and field event finals on April 9 at Andrews High School. Eight Panthers qualified for the area meet during Saturday’s competition and more will have the opportunity to do so on April 14 during the running event finals.