Sports

The Fort Stockton Panthers closed out a critical stretch of district play with a split week that included a hard-fought overtime loss on the road and a milestone victory at home inside the Special Events Center.

Fort Stockton ISD Athletic Director DJ Howell delivered a wide-ranging update during the Jan. 29 school board meeting, outlining postseason results and the district’s transition into the heart of the spring athletic season.

February 2026 Thursday, 2/12: Panther Tennis at the JV RC Winter Invitational in Big Lake (8:00 AM). Prowler Softball at the South Plains Showdown in Lubbock, Time TBD (through 2/14).

The Fort Stockton Prowlers delivered one of the most unforgettable performances of the season Friday night in Monahans, pulling off a jaw-dropping 61–60 comeback victory that instantly became the defining moment of district play.

The Fort Stockton Middle School girls basketball season came to a close earlier this week, while the Panther boys prepare to wrap up their year on the road, marking the final chapter of a competitive and growth-filled middle school campaign for both programs.

Fort Stockton High School’s Blue Wave swimming and diving teams delivered a strong showing at the Region IV-4A Championships, highlighted by a state-qualifying performance from diver Javier Hignojos and multiple top-eight relay finishes against some of the toughest competition in the region.

Lobos Hit the Road The Sul Ross State University men’s basketball team (2-10 Lone Star Conference, 4-13) takes to the road for two games. SCHEDULE: Thursday, February 5 – UT Permian Basin (4-8 LSC, 8-12) – 7:30 p.m.

The Fort Stockton Prowlers delivered a statement win Thursday night, closing out an unforgettable finish to edge the Midland Greenwood Rangers 50–48 in front of a roaring home crowd that refused to sit down until the final horn sounded.

The Fort Stockton High School swimming and diving teams turned in a strong postseason showing on January 22 at the District 2-4A Swimming & Diving Championships, earning multiple bronze medals and securing several automatic qualifiers for the upcoming regional meet.

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