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Sanchez ends stellar career with silver, bronze medals

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

Buena Vista cross country and track standout Mariana Sanchez left it all on the track in her final showing in a Longhorns uniform on May 14 at the UIL State Track & Field Championships in Class 1A. The senior earned a silver medal in the 3,200-meter run and a bronze medal in the 1,600 with...

Mariana Sanchez, middle, compete in the 1,600 at the Comanche Relays on Feb. 26 at Fort Stockton High School. Sanchez’s time at state was 26 faster than the time she clocked at the relays this past February. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Prowlers softball force game 3, but fall to Pampa in area playoffs

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

After a lopsided game one loss to Pampa in their area playoff opener on May 6, the Prowlers softball team responded with a dominant win of their own to keep their season alive on May 7. Fort Stockton downed the Harvesters 15-3 in game two of the series after a 10-1 game loss in game 1.

Adree Bueno (32) and Aryanna Gonzalez (18) played vital roles in Fort Stockton’s success during their area playoff series against Pampa. Bueno, a junior, tied for a team-high five hits and Gonzalez, a sophomore, finished the three-game series with four. Gonzalez threw a complete game in Fort Stockton’s lone win of the series. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Pioneer Athlete of the Week: Alyana Dominguez

4 years ago By News Staff

Dominguez ended her athletic career as a Prowler with an impressive showing at the plate and on the mound against Pampa in the area playoffs last week. The threesport star tallied a team-best six RBIs on five hits over the course of three games against the Harvesters.

Playoff baseball: Panthers season concludes against Rangers

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

The Fort Stockton baseball team, who ended the season in fourth place in District 2-4A, had their season come to an end on May 7 in the bi-district round of the playoffs against District 1-4A champions Riverside.

Daren Ureste, right, attempts to haul in a groundball during the Panthers home contest against Pecos on April 19. Ureste will be one of many starters that have the opportunity to return to Fort Stockton’s starting lineup next season. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Students earn statewide music

4 years ago By News Staff

A trio of Fort Stockton high school students were honored as Texas Music Scholars at a ceremony on April 29. Junior Fernado Corrales (cornet/trumpet), sophomore Aubrey Mendoza (flute), and junior Krystian Rodriguez (alto saxophone) earned the prestigious honor.

Panthers baseball to face Riverside in playoff opener

4 years ago By News Staff

The Fort Stockton baseball team will look to accomplish the same feat as the Prowlers softball team did this past weekend when then play Riverside in the opening round of the Class 4A playoffs in Seminole.

Middle School golf team hosts tourney

4 years ago By News Staff

The Fort Stockton Middle School golf team hosted their home tourney at Desert Pines Golf Course on April 30. Rylee Muniz led the Panthers by placing sixth in the boy’s division and Paige Boon placed ninth in the girl’s division.

Late rally propels Prowlers past Riverside in 4A playoffs

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

Determination and positivity – the mentalities were exemplified all season by the Prowlers softball team and were consistent parts of the team’s path from a program who won a few games a season ago to a postseason appearance in 2022.

The Fort Stockton softball team gathered for a group photo with their bi-district championship trophy on April 30 in Van Horn. Courtesy Photo

Buena Vista qualifies 3 for state track meet

4 years ago By News Staff

Buena Vista returning state track and field medalists Mariana Sanchez and Cole Brauchi will have an opportunity to put an exclamation point on the end of their high school careers as Longhorns in Class 1A at the UIL State Track & Field Championships on May 14.

Buena Vista’s Sanchez sisters, Mariana (middle) and Gaby (left) pose for a podium photo for their top-two finish in the 3,200 at the 1A Region II track and field meet in San Angelo. Courtesy Photo

Fort Stockton track shows potential at 4A Region I meet

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

A number of Panther and Prowler athletes put forth their best performances of the season at the 4A Region I Track and Field meet at Lowrey Field in Lubbock to conclude their 2022 campaign last weekend.

Fort Stockton junior Zane Hodges, left, clears a hurdle on the curve of the 300 hurdles race at the area track meet in Andrews on April 21. Hodges placed second in the event at the area meet and fourth in the event at the regional meet. Photo by Nathan Heuer

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