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Panthers rout Lobos, advance in playoffs

4 years ago By News Staff

History was made in a near flawless performance by Fort Stockton in their bi-district playoff contest against Mountain View on Nov. 12 at Van Horn Eagle Stadium.

The Panthers scored a touchdown on their first four possessions of the game and six out of their seven first-half possessions in route to a 47-8 victory. Fort Stockton took a 40-0 lead into halftime and after one possession in the second half, most of the starting units did not play the rest of the game.

Fort Stockton running back Corbin Luna (5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half of Friday’s game against Mountain View. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Panthers district title bid falls short

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Scoring a touchdown on every drive was nearly a necessity to keep pace in Friday’s district title showdown between Fort Stockton and Andrews. Each team scored on three of their four first-half possessions and Andrews continued that trend from the get-go in the second half.

Fort Stockton’s Daren Ureste flexes his muscles after making an open field tackle during Friday’s game at home against Andrews. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Perez, Jackson compete at state cross country meet

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Fort Stockton’s Ali Jackson and Fabian Perez competed at the state cross country meet for the first time in their careers on Nov. 6 at Old Settler’s Park in round.

Pictured from left to right: Fabian Perez, Sergio Guardiola, Ali Jackson at the state cross country meet at Old Settler’s Park in Round Rock. Courtesy Photo

Buena Vista advances in state tourney

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

The No. 5 ranked Buena Vista girls volleyball team started off the Class 1A state volleyball tournament with a bang on Nov.

The Buena Vista volleyball team is currently ranked fifth in Class 1A according to the Texas Girls Coaches Association heading into their regional final bout with Miami on Nov. 9. Courtesy Photo

Lady Longhorns crowned state XC champions

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

When teams lose their best athlete – no matter the sport or level – a significant drop off in performance usually ensues. That was far from the case for the Buena Vista girls cross country team and they showed it on the biggest stage.

The Buena Vista girls cross country team was crowned Class 1A champions on Nov. 5 at Old Settler’s Park in Round Rock. Courtesy Photo

Panthers secure third come-from-behind win

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

A district championship in back-to-back seasons will come to down to Fort Stockton’s final game of the season against Andrews once again. The Panthers setup their district title showdown on Friday in one of their toughest tests of the season when they hit the road to take on Big Spring on Oct.

Fort Stockton senior Daniel Palacios (18) celebrates Devon Rodriguez’s (3) spectacular touchdown catch in the first quarter of Friday’s game. Photos by Jessica Rodriguez

Athlete of the Week

4 years ago By News Staff

Jaydrien Ramirez, Fort Stockton Football – Ramirez played a vital role on the Panthers game-winning drive on Friday at Big Spring. Ramirez scored a rushing touchdown on Fort Stockton’s fi nal drive and tallied the fourth-highest tackle total on the team (6) on defense. The linebacker/running back now has 269 yards rushing, two touchdowns, and 76 tackles this season.

Prowlers end season on winning note

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

The Fort Stockton volleyball team finished their season in style and with their second district win of the season in hand on Oct. 26, defeating Pecos on the Eagles home court 3-1.

Fort Stockton first-year head volleyball coach Gabrielle Harral (pink) changed the trajectory of the Prowlers volleyball program in just one season this year, leading her program to nine more wins than a season ago. Harral is pictured with a smile during her team’s win against Andrews on Oct. 5. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Lady Longhorns XC crowned regional champs

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

For the second consecutive year, the Buena Vista girls cross country team brought home a regional championship trophy. The Lady Longhorns dominated the field on their way to a Region 2 1A championship on Oct.

Panthers win first district outing in double OT

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

With the game on the line in double overtime on a fourth-and-eight, Fort Stockton didn’t hesitate to go away from their strong suit – their ever reliable running game. The Panthers had over 2,500 yards rushing and 27 scores on the ground heading into Friday’s contest against Lake View – numbers that are over three times greater than Fort Stockton’s passing statistics.

Fort Stockton starting defensive lineman Dominic Bernal (4) celebrates Friday’s win against Lake View with teammate Kye Norman (14). Photo by Nathan Heuer

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