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JV Panthers find success at Sandhills Classic

3 years ago By News Staff

The junior varsity Blue Panthers baseball team outscored their four opponents 42-16 en route to a 3-1 record at the three-day Sandhills Classic tourney in Monahans last week.

Fort Stockton defeated Monahans 12-1 to start the event and closed the tournament with a 14-1 victory over Kermit. The Panthers also picked up a 10-7 win over Pecos on day two of the event.

The Panthers lone loss came against Andrews in a one-run game (7-6) to close out play on March 10.

Panthers go undefeated at West Texas March Classic

3 years ago By Nathan Heuer

If you haven’t bought stock in the Fort Stockton baseball program, there is no better time than the present to do so.

The Panthers are quickly approaching district play riding a 12-game win streak and a 14-1-1 record overall following a 4-0 outing at the West Texas March Classic last week, as well as a 21-1 rout of Kermit on March 13.

Panther freshman Gerry Diaz winds up for a pitch during the Panthers home contest against Denver City Feb. 28. Diaz has been one of the most productive two-way players in Fort Stockton’s varsity lineup this season. The underclassman has a 2.33 ERA in four appearances and two starts on the mound. He has amassed 24 strikeouts compared to 14 hits allowed and six walks. At the plate, he’s hitting a .565 average, including nine RBIs and a home run. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Softball: Prowlers rally not quite enough in district opener

3 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Fort Stockton rallied from a 4-0 deficit on the road, tying the game at 4-4 in the top of the seventh inning but came up short in their district opener against the Rangerettes this evening.

Adree Bueno hit her fifth home run of the season for the Prowlers - two more than a season ago with nine regular season games still remaining.

Fort Stockton has a bye on Tuesday during Spring Break before a critical district game at home versus Pecos on Friday, Feb. 17.

Fort Stockton trio medal in Big Spring

3 years ago By News Staff

The Fort Stockton Panther tennis team traveled to Big Spring last Friday in preparation for the upcoming district tournament, and had some great individual performances according to head coach Victor Garcia.

“They kicked off March in a great fashion and showing that they will be peaking at the right time with multiple kids reaching semifinals,” Garcia said.

Fort Stockton tennis medalists in Big Spring were Joslyn Pacheco, Athena Gomez, and Jeremiah Ramirez.

Another record-setting day for Blue Wave middle schoolers

3 years ago By News Staff

Fort Stockton Middle School’s Blue Wave swim team made a statement last weekend at the Odessa Middle School Invitational. The girls won the meet and the boys were second, just eight points off the pace for first place.

School records fell once again for the Blue Wave.

Track team makes strides at West of the Pecos Relays

3 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Fort Stockton senior Zane Hodges remained undefeated and the Panther varsity track team won seven events to place second at the West of the Pecos Relay on March 3. Fort Stockton accumulated 154 team point, ending 48 points behind Seminole and 74 points ahead of third-place finisher Brownfield.

Zane Hodges hurdles his way to an easy victory in the 110 hurdles on March 3 in Pecos. The senior won the race by 1.72 seconds. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Rosa and Yadira Hernandez win regional titles

3 years ago By News Staff

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The Fort Stockton Prowlers powerlifting team competed at the regional powerlifting meet on March 4 in Monahans and amassed 43 team points, earning the Prowlers second place. Rosa Hernandez was named outstanding lifter and was also awarded the meet’s outstanding deadlifter en route to earning an individual gold medal for the Prowlers in the 97-poound weight class. Yadira Hernandez, a threetime state qualifier, placed first in her weight class to earn the Prowlers another seven points. Belle Urbano, Beverly B

Panther baseball extends win streak to 7 games

3 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Adrian Hernandez’s sizzling start to the season at the plate hit a pinnacle over the past six games. So has the Panthers bats, along with their senior leadoff hitter.

Fort Stockton senior Isaiah Garcia (18) steals home while Gerry Diaz (15) moves out of the batters box after a pitch in the dirt that the Denver City catcher was unable to secure in time for the tag. Garica was a pinch runner in the third inning. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Prowlers drown Maidens

3 years ago By Staff Report

Ivanna Ortiz had three hits, including a double, and scored three runs as the Fort Stockton Prowlers improved to 12-4 on the season with a 10-0 run-rule win over San Angelo Lake View’s Maidens, Tuesday evening in Fort Stockton. A 4-run outburst in the bottom of the second broke the game open as Fort Stockton scored single runs in the first, fourth and fifth innings to grab a 7-0 lead heading into the sixth, when the Prowlers ended the nondistrict contest with three more runs.

Fort Stockton’s Ivanna Ortiz snags a line drive in short center field, Tuesday against San Angelo Lake View. Photo by Shawn Yorks

Fort Stockton volleyball head coaching search underway

3 years ago By Nathan Heuer

A search for a new volleyball head coach at Fort Stockton High School is currently underway as the resignation of Gabrielle Harral was announced in the district’s Feb. 27 board packet.

Harral steps away from the program after a two-year tenure as the Prowlers head coach.

The Odessa native made the decision following the birth of her son Luke Harral on Oct. 26, stating that she hopes to return to coaching in the future but will now cherish motherhood with her firstborn.