Sports

The Fort Stockton 14U Junior Softball Team wrapped up an unforgettable All-Star run last week at the Texas West State Tournament in Abilene. Representing District 37 and Section 1 with pride, this talented and determined group of athletes gave it their all in three competitive games, capping off a stellar summer season with the titles of District and Section Champions and a final record of 5–2.

The Fort Stockton Recreation Minor League Baseball season came to a thrilling close last week as the Yankees pulled off a dramatic comeback to win the City Championship Tournament. After a weather delay that pushed the tournament back from its original May 22 start date, league play resumed on July 8 and wrapped up with seven final games, culminating in a championship showdown between the undefeated Yankees, coached by Lorenzo Hayes, and the Royals, led by Ruben Bernal.

The Alpine Cowboys added a hardearned series win to their resume last Tuesday, edging out the Garden City Wind 5-4 at Clint Lightner Stadium. Behindacommandingperformancefrom starting pitcher Jacob Bradley and clutch offense, Alpine sealed the rubber match of the three-game series before heading to Roswell, where they would struggle through a tough three-game stretch against the Invaders.

The Alpine Cowboys faced a rollercoaster week of baseball as they battled through back-to-back series against the Pecos Bills and the Garden City Wind during a festive and competitive Fourth of July stretch. The week began with back-to-back losses to the Pecos Bills.

Fort Stockton FFA members were among the more than 16,000 students in attendance at the 97th annual Texas FFA State Convention, held June 30 through July 4 in Fort Worth. The weeklong event served as a celebration of agricultural education, leadership, and student achievement across the Lone Star State.

Before it had a name, the LoneRunner Run Club was just one person: Emilie Feyry Natividad. A familiar face in Fort Stockton, Emilie had been running solo since 2016, using each step as a personal outlet—for stress relief, healing, and growth.

The Fort Stockton Recreation All Stars 12U Majors team wrapped up a spirited run at the All-Star Sectionals Tournament in Lubbock, holding their own against some of the region’s top youth baseball teams.

The Alpine Cowboys are gearing up for one of their most anticipated events of the season — the traditional 4th of July Fireworks Game series at historic Kokernot Field. But before they take the field under the celebratory night skies, the team has endured a whirlwind of games, showcasing resilience, flashes of brilliance, and a few tough breaks on the road.

The Alpine Cowboys lit up the scoreboard this past week with a barrage of hits, home runs, and dominant offensive performances across a string of games that saw them clash with the Tucson Saguaros, Santa Fe Fuego, and Roswell Invaders. The week began with an unusual twist.

On June 12, the Fort Stockton Challenger League lit up the ballfield with an unforgettable evening of joy, teamwork, and heartfelt community support. Held at the Fort Stockton Little League complex, the game was a celebration of inclusion as young athletes with disabilities took to the field to play the game they love—with a little help from their buddies and a whole lot of heart.