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Panther Basketball Teams Shine in Competitive Week of Games

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The Fort Stockton Panthers basketball teams, from high school to middle school, showcased their competitive spirit in recent games, leaving fans optimistic for the season ahead. On November 19, the Fort Stockton High School Varsity Panthers faced a tough matchup on the road against Odessa High.
Prowlers 8th-grade White team won the consolation game in the Andrews tournament on Saturday. Courtesy photo

PANTHERS REFLECT ON A SEASON OF GROWTH AFTER PLAYOFF LOSS

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The Fort Stockton Panthers ended their 2024 football season on Friday night at the Mustang Bowl in Andrews, where they faced the Lubbock Estacado Matadors in a bi-district playoff showdown. Despite a spirited effort, the Panthers fell 45-20, bringing their season to a close with a 6-5 record. While the scoreboard told one story, Head Coach and Athletic Director Jeremy Hickman encouraged the team and the community to focus on the bigger picture of growth, resilience, and lessons learned throughout the season.
My heart is heavy, and my spirit aches, but one loss doesn’t diminish how proud I am of the 2024 Panthers. These young men have taught me so much through their resilience, work ethic, heart, and by each being who they are. I can only hope our time together made as much of an impact on them as they’ve made on me. I’m grateful for each of them and the memories we’ve shared. I love these dudes very much. - Coach Hickman

Blue Wave Swim Team Shines at Pecos Invitational

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The Fort Stockton High School Blue Wave Swim Team competed at the Pecos Swimming and Diving Invitational on November 15-16, facing a strong lineup of top-tier programs from 6A to 4A schools. Despite the tough competition, the Blue Wave delivered a remarkable performance, finishing 8th overall and showcasing impressive improvements across the board.
The Fort Stockton High School Blue Wave Swim Team competed at the Pecos Swimming and Diving Invitational on November 15-16, facing a strong lineup of top-tier programs from 6A to 4A schools. Courtesy photo

STRIKING SUCCESS

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The sound of rolling bowling balls and cheers of excitement filled Diamond Lanes in Odessa on Saturday, November 9, as Special Olympics athletes from across the region gathered for the Area 18 Bowling Competition. Among the competitors were Fort Stockton’s own Special Olympians, who brought their A-game and made their community proud with a fantastic showing.
The Fort Stockton team of Special Olympics athletes delivered a stellar performance, bringing home an impressive haul of medals on November 9. Courtesy photo

Panthers Rest Up in Bye Week

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With the regular season behind them and a hard-earned 6-4 record, the Fort Stockton Panthers are set to enter the postseason. Their upcoming playoff clash with Lubbock Estacado, the top-ranked team in their district, awaits this Friday at 7 p.m.
Panthers Rest Up in Bye Week

Prowlers Basketball Teams Open Season

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The Fort Stockton Prowlers basketball teams tipped off their season with impressive performances across both high school and middle school levels, delivering a strong start filled with wins, teamwork, and standout individual efforts. On November 5, the high school Prowlers traveled to Presidio, where they swept the Lady Blue Devils at all levels.
Prowlers Basketball Teams Open Season

Strong Showing in Monahans

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The Fort Stockton Middle School (FSMS) Tennis Team closed out their Fall Season on a high note with an impressive showing at the tri-meet in Monahans on Thursday, Nov. 7.
2024 middle school tennis team photo. Courtesy photo provided by Coach Aaron
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