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Marquez named Prowler volleyball coach

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Fort Stockton native Gabrielle Marquez officially became head coach of the Prowler high school volleyball program on Monday at the district’s special school board meeting. The former Midland Christian assistant volleyball coach had her contract approved upon a recommendation from superintendent Dr. Gabriel Zamora and a unanimous vote by the school board. Marquez will teach for the first time this fall, teaching middle school physical education.

Year in review

5 years ago By News Staff

Volleyball 2021 RECORD: 11-13 The 2020 volleyball campaign for the Prowlers was a tale of two halves, as Danielle Trevino’s squad started the season on a tear, winning seven consecutive games on their way to an 11-3 record. Middle block Alyana Dominguez was a foundation piece to the Prowlers success.

Fort Stockton junior setter Eliana Mata recorded 194 assists during the 2020 season on her way to earning Co-Outstanding Setter of the District. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Fort Stockton High School hosts tennis camp

5 years ago By News Staff

Fort Stockton High School and head tennis coach Victor Garcia hosted on June 21 at the Panthers tennis courts. Kids from fourth through eighth grade participated in the camp, which started on June 21 and ended on June 24. The camp is one of nine sports camps that Fort Stockton High School will host throughout the summer.

Fort Stockton High School hosts tennis camp

Tristen Hutchings claims bull riding title at the CNFR

5 years ago By News Staff

Tristen Hutchings nabbed the Southwest Region Reserve Championship for Bull Riding.

A Blackfoot, Idaho native, he attended Snake River High School and started his rodeo career back in his middle school days. It’s not much of a shocker that his favorite has always been bull riding. He spent a year in Odessa before arriving at Sul Ross back in 2019. It’s good news for Coach Aragon and the team that he’s still got time on campus where he’ll graduate in 2022 with a degree in Ag Business.

Fort Stockton Tennis Camp

5 years ago By News Staff

Fort Stockton tennis coach Victor Garcia hosted a tennis camp at the FSHS tennis courts on June 21 for fourth through eighth grade students. The camp started on Monday and will finish on Thursday, June 24.

Year in review: Fort Stockton football

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Starting this week, the Pioneer will take a look back at each Fort Stockton High School sports team and how they faired this past school year, and what could be in store for the 2021-2022 school year. This series will be featured throughout the summer leading up to the start of the next school year.

Fort Stockton signal caller Dominic Aguilar hurdles over a Big Springs defender in a home contest on Oct. 23, 2020. Aguilar was his team’s leading rusher by a considerable margin a season ago. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Cheerleaders earn numerous awards

5 years ago By News Staff

The Fort Stockton varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders attended Cheer Camp on June 8-11 at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. Freshmen Mascot Avan Lujan earned several awards this year.

The Fort Stockton varsity cheerleaders posed for a picture at Cheer Camp in Lubbock this past week. Top row, left to right: Alexia Galindo, Alyana Dominguez, Gabriella Renteria, Avan Lujan, Carolina Sauceda, Alyna Rodriguez. Bottom row: Rosa Maria Hernandez, Gabriela Galindo, Ysabella Sanchez, Alessandra Sanchez. Courtesy Photo

Pool at Balmorhea reopens

5 years ago By News Staff

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department on July 14 announce that the spring-fed swimming pool and day use area at Balmorhea State Park will reopen to the public on June 26. The pool and day use areas only will be open from 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. or sunset, whichever comes first. Light construction is still ongoing in the pool area, so the public is asked to remain vigilant.

Panthers football schedule unveiled

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

In 78 days the Fort Stockton football team will take to the field for their season opener against El Paso Bowie. A few weeks ago the Panthers football schedule was released and there were plenty of familiar foes that Fort Stockton will play again this upcoming season, as well as some new blood the Panthers have yet to cross paths with in recent time.

The Fort Stockton football team runs onto the football field in Alpine before their game against the Bucks on Sept. 4, 2020. The Panthers will play Alpine once again this upcoming season in a home contest scheduled on Sept. 3. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Fort Stockton 7-on-7 football

5 years ago By News Staff

Fort Stockton’s Zane Hodges sprints past Alpine defenders during Thursday’s 7-on-7 competition. Photos by Nathan Heuer Fort Stockton senior quarterback Dominic Aguilar releases a pass on June 3 in a 7-on-7 contest against Alpine at Panthers Stadium.

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