Sports

Fort Stockton residents will have plenty of opportunities to do more than watch this year’s Independence Day festivities as the community celebrates America’s 250th birthday with a full slate of competitions, tournaments and family activities during the annual Fourth of July Celebration at James Rooney Memorial Park on Saturday.

The Alpine Cowboys will carry plenty of momentum into one of the biggest weekends of their season after winning two of three games on the road against the Tucson Saguaros, setting the stage for their annual Independence Day homestand at Historic Kokernot Field.

The Fort Stockton Recreation Department officially wrapped up another successful Summer Rec program, closing out weeks of activities, games and learning while thanking the many community members who helped make the 2026 season possible.

Anyone witnessing the Summer Rec Program, can see the instillation of grit, diverse fun, and encouragement of effort to foster more adaptive and growth-oriented tactics in today’s youth. This program has consistently been described as a healthy way to stay active and discover new passions or interests in different sports.

If you’ve seen more joggers on the streets lately, they may be training for Fort Davis’ Coolest 5K in Texas, held July 4th weekend. For anyone who has thought about running a 5K but has not made it past the couch, the distance may be more approachable than it seems.

Fort Stockton’s volleyball program got its summer schedule off to a solid start as the Prowlers completed the first week of Summer League competition against teams from across the region. A total of 11 teams participated in the opening week, giving Fort Stockton’s freshman, junior varsity, and varsity squads an opportunity to gain valuable court time as preparations continue for the upcoming fall season.

Sul Ross State University was well represented on the Lone Star Conference Spring 2026 Commissioner’s Honor Roll. The Lobos had 134 student-athletes recognized, with 40 having a 4.00 G.P.A.

The Alpine Cowboys continued to strengthen their position atop the Pecos League Mountain South Division during a busy stretch of games that featured dominant pitching performances, explosive offensive outings, and a key series against one of the league’s top teams.

Fort Stockton volleyball continued its strong summer development this week with both the varsity and junior varsity squads turning in impressive performances at the annual Monahans Summer Tournament. The Prowlers faced quality competition throughout the day, giving coaches an early look at the progress made during offseason workouts and summer activities.

The next generation of Prowler softball players spent the week learning fundamentals, building confidence, and developing a love for the game during the annual Prowler Softball Camp. Campers worked on fielding mechanics, hitting fundamentals, and overall softball skills while also learning the importance of teamwork and communication.