Three quarters were competitive during Friday’s game between the Panthers and rival Mustangs at the Special Events Center.
The one that wasn’t proved to be insurmountable in Fort Stockton’s bid for their first district win.
Andrews outscored Fort Stockton 18-5 in the second quarter and made nine 3-pointers during the contest in their 65-50 win over the Panthers.
Winning Friday’s outing against Andrews was a must for the Prowlers to keep control of their playoff destiny heading into the second slate of district games.
Fort Stockton was on their way to accomplishing that task with relative ease, leading the Mustangs 20-7 with four minutes left in the third quarter.
The Panther powerlifting team opened their season Jan. 14 at the Bill and Virginia Williams Special Events Center with the Panther Invitational meet. The Panthers placed sixth overall as a team, with senior Justin Sanchez leading the way with a second-place finish in the 198-pound class.
Nearly every member of the young team set personal records.
Fort Stockton spring sports is already underway and will soon be in full swing in Pantherland.
The Fort Stockton tennis team headed to Big Lake on Jan. 17 for a dual match to get spring sports started for the Panthers.
The Prowler softball team began practice on Jan. 13 and will participate in their first scrimmage at Stanton on Jan. 28. The Prowlers first official varsity contest will be at home against Presidio on Tuesday, Feb. 14.
