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Relay set to compete at state

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

The Fort Stockton Panthers 800-meter relay team will take to the track at Austin at Mike A. Myers Stadium on the University of Texas campus on May 6 at approximately 6:25 p.m. to compete at state in Class 4A.

Tennis earns district title

5 years ago By News Staff

The Fort Stockton Middle School tennis team earned a district title on April 24 on their home court. Paige Boone earned a girl’s singles title as well as Alexander Gomez and Jazlene Tijerina, who placed first in the mixed doubles division. Dylan Jones was the runner-up in the boy’s singles bracket. Alyssa Bernal and the mixed doubles team of Moises Villarreal and Vianey placed third, rounding out a superior showing by the Panthers and Prowlers.

Garcia shines in JV White season finale

5 years ago By Staff Report

Fort Stockton’s Isaiah Garcia showed flashes of brilliance on the mound and at the plate in the Panthers JV White team’s season finale on April against Stanton. Garcia pitched a complete game shutout for the Panthers while managing to throw only 60 pitches) in his team’s 10-0 victory.

Panther Baseball: Losing streak extends to 5

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Fort Stockton started the season by winning four of their first five games against district competition and since that time, the Panthers have been defeated in five consecutive games – moving their district record to 4-5 to conclude the regular season.

Fort Stockton senior A.J. Garcia records a hit against Andrews on April 16 on the Panthers home field. Garcia led Fort Stockton in hits with three during their game against Seminole on April 27. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Statebound: Williams thrives on day 2 of regionals, places in top 2

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

The third time was a charm for Alex Williams at the regional golf tournament in Lubbock at Shadow Hills Golf Course on April 21-22.

The senior, who previously qualified for regionals his freshman and sophomore year, needed one of his best performances to earn a spot at the state tournament in Kyle on May 17-18 at Plum Creek Golf Course.

Fort Stockton’s Alex Williams tees off during the regional golf tournament in Lubbock on April 22.

Panthers 800 relay punches ticket to state

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

For the first time since 2007, the Fort Stockton boys track team will have a relay team run at the state.

The Panthers 800-meter relay clocked it’s two best times of the season on back-to-back days to accomplish the feat. The group which features Eliazar Lopez, Miguel Trejo, A.J. Garcia, and Aryan Hernandez finished in second place at the Class 4A Region 1 track meet in Lubbock.

The Panthers 800 relay team posing for a photo at the regional track meet at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. From left to right: Miguel Trejo, Aryan Hernandez, A.J. Garcia, Eliazar Lopez.

King, Villarreal advance to regional tournament as alternates

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

From the fall season to the spring season, Fort Stockton senior Colton King has made the most of his time on a tennis court for the Panthers over the course of the school year. King shared a great deal of success with his No.

Fort Stockton’s Colton King, left, and Melissa Villarreal, right, each placed third at the district tennis tournament in Seminole. The duo will advance to regionals as alternates with the placement.

Prowlers blanked by Andrews

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

The Andrews softball team blew Friday’s game wide open against Fort Stockton following a 12- run second inning that featured a game-best seven hits, three walks, an error, and a batter being hit by a pitch.

Fort Stockton’s Elyss Valenzuela makes contact with a pitch during Friday’s home game versus Andrews. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Mustangs stymie Panthers

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

In Fort Stockton’s first meeting with Andrews on March 26, the Mustangs jumped out to a 10-5 and never looked back in a 21-5 victory. Andrews’ matchup against the Panthers in Fort Stockton on April 16 had a similar tale, even with the Jeremy Valadez’s squad closing the gap by four runs.

Fort Stockton shortstop Daren Ureste showed off his hops on a throw out attempt on Friday during the Panthers final home game of the season against Andrews. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Panthers JV get best of Andrews

5 years ago By Staff Report

Fort Stockton gained a 1-0 lead in the first inning of Saturday’s game against Andrews on the road and the Panthers led the rest of the way in their 11-9 victory. Xzavier Dominguez, Isaiah Garcia, and Kayden Torres played key roles offensively as the latter had multiple hits to go along with doubles by Garcia and Dominguez.

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