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Bayer sets powerlifting PR to cap season

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Peaking towards the end of the season is the goal of every athlete and coach. Fort Stockton senior Cade Bayer did just that, and by a considerable margin at Thursday’s Pecos Eagles Powerlifting Invitational.
Cade Bayer deadlifts at the Pecos Eagles Powerlifting Invite on Thursday, Feb. 25. Courtesy Photo

Panthers put on offensive showcase at Comanche Classic

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Timely hitting, aggressive baserunning, and effective pitching were on full display over the course of four games for the Fort Stockton baseball team at the Comanche Classic on Thursday, Feb. 25 and Friday, Feb. 26.

The Panthers secured three victories --- all in dominant fashion – to begin three-day event before finishing with a high-scoring loss to Big Spring.

Fort Stockton tallied 38 runs in their three wins, defeating Kermit 9-1, Alpine 18-0, and Stanton 11-2.

A.J. Garcia

Panthers run rule Presidio in season-opener

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It was close, and then it wasn’t.

Fort Stockton trailed 4-3 after 2 1/2 innings in their first game of the regular season on Tuesday against Presidio at home.

Then the Panthers took control of the contest and never looked back with an 11-run third inning that propelled them to a 16-4 victory in a five-inning contest due to mercy rule.

Fort Stockton’s Adrian Hernandez tosses his bat towards the Panthers bench in joy after getting a walk due to being hit by a pitch during Tuesday’s contest against Presidio.

Prowlers JV strike fire at plate

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The Prowlers junior varsity softball squad used a collective team effort to get a dominant victory to start the season on the road against Kermit on Tuesday, Feb. 23 after the first game against Kermit.

Weather forces cancellations

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Numerous athletic events for area teams were cancelled due to road conditions and power outages across the state in the past week. The Fort Stockton softball team had their seasonopener that was scheduled for Tuesday, Feb.

Bravettes blow out Bears, advance in Class 1A playoffs

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Iraan sophomore Graycee Morado didn’t shy away from the challenge at hand in the biggest game of her young career on Thursday, Feb. 11 when the Bravettes played Balmorhea (7-9) in the first round of the Class 1A playoffs at Fort Stockton High School.

And her teammates didn’t either.

Madison Harvey, Kailey Rico, Abagail Smith, Dayanara Torres, and Morado scored at least one basket apiece in the third quarter to turn a 15-14 halftime deficit to a 27-21 lead.

Iraan Girls Basketball trophy ceremony
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