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Garcia drops 27, propels Panthers' comeback victory

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

Fort Stockton’s Caleb Garcia netted a career-high 27 points against Crane on Dec. 28 in the Panthers opening contest of the Monahans Tournament.

Garcia’s career day helped Fort Stockton recover from a nine-point halftime deficit in route to a 47-46 victory – the team’s fifth win of the season.

The 27-point outing by the senior guard was the highest point total by any Panther this season and nearly double the previous top mark.

Fort Stockton's Caleb Garcia, left, attacks the rim against Denver City in the Panthers homestand on Dec. 14.

Panthers get on winning track

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Fort Stockton earned their second one-score win of the season on Dec. 20 in a road matchup with Tornillo.

Fort Stockton’s Ethan Acosta (24) rejects a shot attempt from Presidio’s Rene Ramos (3) during Thursday’s game at the West Texas Shootout in Fort Stockton. Photos by Nathan Heuer

Shorthanded Prowlers drop road bouts with Snyder, Coahoma

4 years ago By News Staff

Under less-than-ideal circumstances, Fort Stockton was unable to get a win in their away contest on Dec. 17 against Snyder.

Fort Stockton junior Kianna Torres (2) secures a steal during the Prowlers win against Lake View on Dec. 14. Photos by Nathan Heuer

JV Prowlers basketball secure dominant victory

4 years ago By News Staff

The Fort Stockton junior varsity team headed to Coahoma on Monday looking for redemption and the Prowlers found just that in a dominant 39-13 victory. Fort Stockton capitalized on their 21 steals – a number five greater than their turnover total in the contest (16).

Hodges named to all-tourney team

4 years ago By News Staff

Fort Stockton’s junior varsity basketball team was able to measure themselves against varsity competition this past week at the Van Horn Tournament.

The Panthers finished in fourth place as a team after accumulating a 1-2 record.

Zane Hodges earned all-tournament team honors at the three-day event, leading the Panthers in scoring in two of their three outings with 11.3 points per game.

West Texas Shootout: Panthers tally 2 wins

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Fort Stockton claimed two victories in five outings at the West Texas Shootout – the Panthers annual home tournament – this past week. And Fort Stockton nearly garnered a third victory in their finale of the three-day event.

Fort Stockton junior Isaiah Garcia, left, elevates for a layup during the West Texas Shootout against Presidio at the Special Events Center on Dec. 9. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Prowlers gain valuable experience at Fredericksburg tourney

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

The Prowlers basketball team received their toughest test to date at the Fredericksburg Tournament last week. Fort Stockton finished the three-day event with a 1-4 record, highlighted by their 56-7 victory against Sinton to conclude the event Dec.

Fort Stockton junior and Pioneer Athlete of the Week Eliana Mata reels in a rebound on Tuesday in the Prowlers against Lake View. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Blue Wave compete at Seminole Invite

4 years ago By News Staff

A handful of Fort Stockton Blue Wave swimmers showed they can hold their own against some of the best swimmers in the area on Dec. 11 at the 15-team Seminole Invitational.

Prowlers tally 2-3 mark at Lamesa tourney

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

The Fort Stockton girls basketball team extended their win streak to six games with a pair of victories to start the Lamesa tournament last week. The Prowlers downed El Paso Jefferson 50-26 on Dec.