Sports

Burgers sizzled on the grill and kids cannonballed into the pool as Fort Stockton ISD celebrated another year of athletic excellence with a splash—literally. For the third year in a row, the Fort Stockton Athletics Booster Club traded in the formal banquet hall for sun, water, and family fun at the Comanche Springs Swimming Pool during the annual Spring Fling Sports Awards on Tuesday, May 6.

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The Fort Stockton Middle School golf team wrapped up their season on Saturday, May 3, in Andrews with smiles, progress, and plenty to be proud of. Led by Coach Enissa Sanchez, the Panthers and Prowlers spent the season sharpening their swings, strengthening their mental game, and representing Fort Stockton with heart on courses across the region.

The Fort Stockton High School Panther Baseball Team wrapped up their 2024 season over the weekend with a valiant effort in the Bi-District round of the playoffs. Taking on the Canyon Randall Raiders in a best-ofthree series held in Lamesa, the Panthers gave it their all, but ultimately fell short in back-to-back games on Friday and Saturday.

The echoes of cheers, the rhythm of marching bands, the pounding of cleats on turf, and the collective roar of Panther fans under the Friday night lights — these are the memories woven into every beam and bleacher of Panther Stadium. But now, as of Monday, May 6, those echoes begin a new chapter.

ALPINE — The Sul Ross State University baseball team (3-45 Lone Star Conference, 4-46) lost 17-3 to Oklahoma Christian (13-35 LSC, 14-36), Sunday at Kokernot Field. The Eagles scored eight runs over the first four innings to effectively sealed the game. For Sul Ross State, senior Estevan Ortiz and junior Chris Ulloa had two hits each. Junior Noah Tofan (1-4) gave up eight hits, eight runs with seven earned, walked four and struck out one in 3.3 innings. Sul Ross State has finished the 2025 season.

A Season Standout

MIDLAND — The Fort Stockton Panther Tennis Team delivered a remarkable performance at the District 3-4A Tournament held in Midland on Monday and Thursday, April 21 and 24. With grit, determination, and plenty of Panther pride, the team battled through tough draws and emerged with several standout finishes — including three athletes punching their tickets to the upcoming Regional Tournament in Lubbock.

MONAHANS — In a game that felt more like a Hollywood script than a district play-in, the Fort Stockton Panthers pulled off an exhilarating 2-1 walk-off victory over the Pecos Eagles last Friday night in Monahans, securing their place in the playoffs in true Team Never Quit fashion.

The Fort Stockton Middle School Swim Team closed out their season with a powerful showing at the Jr. Comanche Swimming Invitational on Friday, April 25, capturing a 2nd place overall team finish with 326 points.