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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.

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.

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.

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.

Junior Tori Owens has four hits as the Sul Ross State University softball team (8-36 Lone Star Conference, 11-42) lost 11-1 and 12-4 to Eastern New Mexico (23-21 LSC, 30-24), Sunday at Lobo Softball Field.

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This past weekend Joshua Franco, great nephew of Rudy and Sophia Franco, made his hometown pro debut. Josh, who is a four-time national amateur champion, fought his second pro fight at the Ector County coliseum Saturday night.