Prowler youth shines in Lamesa
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A sneak peak of the future was revealed by the Prowlers basketball program at the O.W. Follis Tournament last week.
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Rematch rout: Panthers dazzle in home opener
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With only four practices as a complete team under their belt heading into Tuesday’s home opener against Presidio, Fort Stockton had yet to hit their early season stride under secondyear head Zack Roberson.
Buena Vista dominates all-district football team
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Buena Vista’s district championship and run to the 1A Division 1 Area Round has earned the Longhorns football team a long list of accolades in their respective district. The Longhorns had seven athletes selected to 1A-1 District 6 All-District First Team, as well as the Offensive MVP and Newcomer of the Year featured on their roster.
17th Fort Stockton Recreation Pop Warner
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Panther Stadium was abuzz with activity Saturday and Sunday as the 17th Annual Fort Stockton Recreation Department Pop Warner Football Invitational brought in teams from across the area for a weekend of youth football. The open, unsanctioned tournament was billed as an opportunity for all kids from Fort Stockton and surrounding kids to play.
Lady Longhorns struggle at Denver City tournament; Longhorns go 2-2 at Meadow tournamnt
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The Buena Vista Lady Longhorns competed in the Denver City tournament last Thursday through Saturday, with the Lady Longhorns suffering a string of setbacks against competition in higher classifications.
The Buena Vista varsity boys competed in a tournament at Meadow and garnered two wins.
Rematch rout: Panthers dazzle in home opener
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With only four practices as a complete team under their belt heading into Tuesday’s home opener against Presidio, Fort Stockton had yet hit their early season stride under second-year head Zack Roberson.
That narrative changed in a rapid manner during the second quarter against the Blue Devils.
Fort Stockton erased a four-point deficit (22-18) with a 12-0 run to take a 30-22 lead with two minutes to play before halftime.
Panther and Prowler Basketball Schedules at O.W. Follis Tournament in Lamesa
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Fort Stockton Boys Basketball Schedule at O.W. Follis Tournament
Thursday, Dec. 1
New Main Gym: Panthers vs. Lubbock High (5A District 4) – 11 a.m.
Middle School Follis Gym: Panthers vs. Slaton (3A District 2) – 3:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 2
New Auxiliary Gym: Panthers vs. New Deal (2A District 4) – 9:30 a.m.
Mendoza to fight on Triller card in South Korea
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West Texas native and undefeated boxer Abel Mendoza (35-0) will fight next on Dec. 10 in Seoul, South Korea on a Triller Fight Club-produced fight card that is headlined by former eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao. Mendoza relayed the news to the Pioneer on Nov. 18. While his opponent has yet to be determined, Mendoza plans to finish his fight camp in San Diego with his longtime coach Gilbert “Dinamitts” Roybal before flying to Asia to compete in a 130-pound bout. Mendoza added that his hopes to fight Pacquiao in the near future and a potential world title. Pictured is Mendoza during his most recent fight in Midland on Sept. 24 against Alan Isaias Luques Castillo. Photo by Nathan Heuer
Buena Vista holds off Fort Stockton in girls basketball
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In Tuesday night’s Fort Stockton-Buena Vista game the Prowlers, coming off a home win before the Thanksgiving break, were looking to get some of their younger players some playing time against a formidable Lady Longhorns team.
The younger players did get some time, and the host Longhorns got the win, 45-29.
