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Mendoza to fight in New Mexico Feb. 24

Eyeing a bout for a world title fight or a big-name opponent by the end of the year, undefeated boxer Abel Mendoza (36-0) will continue his quest in his second Triller-promoted fight later this month.
Abel Mendoza’s first fight with the Triller promotion was on Dec. 10 in Seoul, South Korea in an exhibition bout versus Min Guk Ju. The four-round scrap ended in a controversial draw. Courtesy Photo

Panther football: New offseason program underway

Accountability, relentless effort, being tough, and being detailed oriented. The four pillars are the foundation that is currently under construction in the Fort Stockton football program under the guidance of first-year head football coach and athletic director Jeremy Hickman.
Fort Stockton head football coach Jeremy Hickman, far left, gave his team a pep talk before letting them loose for mat work in the final 15 minutes of their training session on Feb. 3 in the high school’s weight room. Photos by Nathan Heuer

Lady Loboes get best of Prowlers in rematch

Fort Stockton had an opportunity to clinch a playoff birth against Monahans in their second-to-last game of the regular season on Feb. 3 at the Special Events Center. A frigid offensive performance by the Prowlers in the first half largely prevented the feat from coming to fruition.
Freshman guard Victoria Maldanado, middle, completes a bounce pass to Amaya Urias under the outreached armed of Monahans’  Bethanie Sanchez (33) in the first half of Friday’s contest at the Special Events Center. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Longhorns jockey for district runner-up

Nine players scored as the Buena Vista Longhorns maintained a grip on third place in District 10-1A with a 56-26 win on Monday over Grandfalls-Royalty. The win keeps Buena Vista in third place behind Sanderson and Grandfalls-Royalty with their eyes on second place.
Ireland Sanchez has been a force for the Buena Vista Lady Longhorns this season. Photo by Shawn Yorks

Diaz nets season high in convincing Prowler win

If the Prowlers split their last two games, they’ll be on their way to the big dance. The Fort Stockton girls basketball program put themselves in a favorable position to end their twoyear playoff drought with a 47-31 win on Jan..
Fort Stockton forward Amaya Urias takes a jump shot during the second half of Monday’s game at the Special Events Center against Seminole. Urias scored a team-high eight points in the game. Photo by Nathan Heuer
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