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The quest for a world title

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

Becoming a world champion boxer has long been in the sights of Fort Stockton born boxer Abel Mendoza.

The longtime Pecos resident, who is currently training out of Odessa and Midland, started his boxing career at 8-years-old.

Fort Stockton born boxer Abel Mendoza was awarded a WBC regional belt for his KO victory against Daniel Mendez last month.

2021 FORT STOCKTON FOOTBALL

4 years ago By News Staff

Listed are some important dates and times to be aware of as the season is fast approaching. Please contact the Athletic Office at (432) 336- 4112 with any questions.

Fort Stockton rocked out at festival

4 years ago By Megan Wehring

From big hair to heavy metal music, Fort Stockton brought back the ‘80s Saturday night at the city-wide Reunion Festival held at Stockton’s Entertainment. “My goal is to have reunions that come to Fort Stockton don’t have to worry about a venue, entertainment and food,” said Ruben Falcon, founder of the festival.

The inflatable pictured is one of many that were donated by the Fort Stockton Class of 2020. The CVB used the inflatables at Saturday’s Reunion Festival. Photos by Megan Wehring.

Toastmasters elects new offices

4 years ago By News Staff

The Pecos County Toastmasters met on July 16 to elect new offices for 2021-2022. Karan Heffelfinger was elected as president of the group while Lily Gonzalez selected as vice president of enrollment. Alicia Salinas is now the vice president of public relations. Santa Dominguez is the secretary/treasurer and Dee Dee Warren is the sergeant at arms. The Pecos County Toastmasters meets every other Friday at the Fort Stockton Public Library at noon. The public is invited to attend. Contact Karan Heffelfinger for more information at 432-336-2541, and kaheffelfinger@ag.tamu.edu

Fort Stockton Golf Camp

4 years ago By News Staff

Over 20 Fort Stockton fourth through ninth grade students participated in the Panther Golf Camp from July 12-14 at Desert Pines Golf Course. The student-athletes were able to work on all areas of their game in the camp, including putting, chipping, and driving. The camp was led by Fort Stockton High School head golf coach Lea Daggett. The event was the second-to-last camp Fort Stockton ISD will host this summer. The final camp will be the football camp, held from Aug. 2-4 for third to eighth grade students. Photos by Nathan Heuer

Villarreal earns Academic All-Conference Honors

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

June proved to be quite the month for Fort Stockton native Mary Villarreal. Just eight days after being hired by the Fort Stockton ISD as a middle school teacher and coach, Villarreal was named to the American Southwest Conference 2020-21 Academic All-Conference list for her performance in the classroom and on the softball field for the Sul Ross State University.

Mary Villarreal tags a base runner for an out during this past season with Sul Ross University. The infielder tallied 64 putouts and 109 assists in the field during her time as a Lobo over the past three seasons. Courtesy Photo

Franco returns to ring

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Odessa Boxing’s Club Joshua Franco, the great nephew of Fort Stockton’s Sophia and Rudy Franco, returned to the ring this past weekend at the 2021 July Bash this past weekend. Joshua Joshua was back in the ring after being out for 3 months due to a broken nose he suffered while sparring.

Joshua Franco’s grandfather and coach Raymond Franco gives him advice between rounds at his past weekend’s July Bash. Courtesy Photo

Fort Stockton athletes take part in Prowlers softball camp

4 years ago By News Staff

Fort Stockton new head softball coach Darrian Roberson and her assistants hosted the Prowlers softball camp on Tuesday on the Prowlers home field. The softball camp began on Tuesday and will run through Friday. Third through fifth grade student-athletes participate in morning sessions while sixth through ninth grade students take part in the camp in afternoon sessions. The softball camp is one of the final camps that will be hosted at the high school. Camps yet to take place is the golf camp (July 12-14) and the Panther football camp (Aug. 2-4). Photos by Nathan Heuer

Fort Stockton athletes take part in Prowlers softball camp

Oscar Ray Jimenez named Athletics Business Coordinator

4 years ago By News Staff

Sul Ross Athletics has hired Oscar Ray Jimenez as its Athletics Business Coordinator.

He will join the staff on July 6.

"I am very excited to begin this opportunity since I see this as a great fit for me," said Jimenez. "It's a great way to excel in my career being a business professional in higher education."

Villarreal returns as Fort Stockton coach, teacher

4 years ago By News Staff

Seeing Mary Villarreal lead the Fort Stockton softball team deep into the playoffs may have seemed like not long ago for some.

Just over three years ago she graduated from Fort Stockton High School with a softball scholarship in hand from Sul Ross State University and nearly all her general education courses complete by way of Midland College/WRTTC dual credit program.

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