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Top recruit puts on show

4 years ago By News Staff

Lubbock Monterey star freshman Aaliyah Chavez, middle, put on a clinic at the Special Events Center in Fort Stockton on Feb. 18 against Chapin in the area round of the Class 5A playoffs. Chavez, who is one of 25 girls in the nation included in the HoopGurlz Recruiting Rankings – espnW Watch List, scored 37 points, including seven 3-pointers, in her team’s 80-58 victory. Chavez received her first scholarship offers as 14-year-old eighth grader a year ago from Texas Tech and Arkansas. Chavez is averaging 25.9 points per game this season on 51% shooting, topped by a season-high 50 points earlier this season. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Panthers bats sizzle to begin 2022 campaign at Presidio

4 years ago By News Staff

In football, scoring over 21 points is commonplace in today’s game. In baseball, it’s a rarity.

Fort Stockton golf team takes 3rd at home tournament

4 years ago By News Staff

The Fort Stockton golf team competed at their two-day home tournament on Friday and Saturday at Desert Pines Golf Course. Ejay Ortiz’s team-best score of 175 and Andrew Rangel’s closest-to-hole award highlighted the Panthers third-place finish as a team.

The Fort Stockton golf team posed with their medals and team plaque after their home invite concluded on Saturday at Desert Pines Golf Course. Courtesy Photo

Prowler Powerlifters finish undefeated

4 years ago By News Staff

The Prowlers perfect season continued Feb. 19 at the Greenwood Invitational – the last qualifier of the season for the Fort Stockton female powerlifters.

The Fort Stockton Prowler powerlifting squad concluded their 2022 regular season campaign with a spotless 4-0 mark after claiming a team title this past Saturday in Greenwood. Courtesy Photo

Panthers' basketball concludes season against Seminole

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Seven Panther seniors had their basketball careers come to an end on Feb. 15 at home against Seminole.

Prowlers put on offensive showcase in run-rule victory

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

Fort Stockton’s bats provided a problematic dose of power, placement, and consistency for the Kermit pitching and defense during the Prowlers homestand on Feb. 22.

Fort Stockton (6-1) tallied 21 hits with ten different batters, including a team-best four hits by freshman Mia Garcia in Fort Stockton’s 17-4 win.

Aislynn Robledo (10) is embraced by her teammates after hitting a home run in the second inning of Tuesday’s game against Kermit. Robledo finished the game with two hits, two RBIs, and two runs in three at-bats. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Tennis: Pacheco, Gomez compete with top competition

4 years ago By News Staff

Prowlers sophomore girls doubles duo Athena Gomez and Jaslyn Pacheco showed that no matter the level of competition, they are willing to step up to the challenge.

Fort Stockton took to the court against a number of elite programs in West Texas on Feb. 11 for the inaugural All Saints Invitational.

In a compass style draw format, at least 3 matches were guaranteed for the athletes, placing everyone from 1st-16th place.

Panther powerlifters finish second at home meet

4 years ago By News Staff

The Fort Stockton powerlifting put on a show for their home fans at Saturday’s Fort Stockton Power Classic.

Fort Stockton coach Jeremy Boatright said the Andrew Gonzales put forth a standout performance and that senior Elijah Escajeda showed his impressive strength that was displayed on the gridiron this past fall.

Fort Stockton’s Andrew Gonzales attempts a 245-pound bench press during Saturday’s Fort Stockton Power Classic at the Special Events Center.

Maintaining perfection: Prowlers win title at home

4 years ago By News Staff

Three meets complete and three championships are now in hand for the Prowlers powerlifting team after a dominant performance on Saturday at the Special Events Center.

Beverly Baeza led Fort Stockton to their third consecutive title with a first-place finish in her respective weight class, lifting a total of 895 pounds.

Izabella Diaz, Gabriella Renteria, Alyssa Rangel, and Leilani Enriquez earned silver medals in separate weight classes.

The Fort Stockton Prowlers powerlifting team poses with their championship plaque from Saturday’s home meet at the Special Events Center. Courtesy Photo

Panthers eliminated from postseason contention

4 years ago By News Staff

Fort Stockton’s playoff hopes hinged on the outcome of Friday’s matchup on the road against Monahans and much like their first meeting, the contest was tightly contested throughout. The Panthers trailed by seven points going into the final period before tying the game at 49-49 midway through the fourth quarter.

Fort Stockton sophomore Aryan Hernandez, middle, goes after a loose ball during the Panthers win over Pecos on Feb. 8. Photo by Nathan Heuer

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