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Aguilar Qualifies for Regionals

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The Fort Stockton Panthers and Prowlers capped off their crosscountry season with strong performances at the Lubbock Invitational and District Meet in Andrews. Both events tested the team’s endurance and determination as they competed against some of the toughest runners in the region.
Team Photo — Cesar Pompa, Angel Marquez, Roger Cortez, Omar Aguilar, Bruno Arcides, Octavio Ronquillo, Jordyn Hernandez, Carla Vazquez, Ingrid Aguilar, and Mariah Salmon. Courtesy Photo

Prowler Volleyball Continues Strong Push in District Play

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The Fort Stockton Prowler Volleyball program wrapped up their non-district slate on a high note in Presidio, where all three high school squads came away victorious. JV-White and JV-Blue swept their matches 2-0, while the Varsity earned a 3-1 win to close out tournament play and build momentum heading into district action.
Valeria Marquez launches a powerful serve against Monahans during the Prowlers’ home opener, setting the tone in front of an electric Fort Stockton crowd. Photo by Jonah Armendariz, Tumbleweed+

Panthers Look to Bounce Back After Tough Test Against Liberty

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The Fort Stockton Panthers faced one of their toughest opponents of the season Friday night as they welcomed the undefeated Lubbock Cooper Liberty Patriots to town. The matchup proved to be a difficult test for the varsity squad, who saw their three-game winning streak snapped in a 56-0 loss.
Footballers — Fort Stockton’s Nikki Sotelo soars high to make a spectacular grab against the Liberty Patriots in last Friday night’s hard-fought battle at Panther Stadium. His highlight-reel catch was one of the few bright sparks for the Panthers in a tough matchup. Photo by Carlos Leyva, Tumbleweed+

Panthers Celebrate Homecoming with 35-13 Win Over Crane

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The Fort Stockton Panthers gave their home crowd plenty to cheer about on Friday night, securing a 35-13 victory over the Crane Golden Cranes in their 2025 homecoming matchup. The win marked the Panthers’ third straight and improved their record to 3-1 heading into the final week of non-district play.
Ryan Chavez, #19, and Fabin Ramirez each tallied tackles for loss. Special teams weren’t left out of the spotlight either. Sebastian Nieto, #18, was recognized as the Panthers’ special teams player of the week after delivering two big tackles on kickoff coverage that set the tone for field position battles. Photo by Kory Lakey, Tumbleweed+

Special Olympics Panthers Power to First Place Finish

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The Fort Stockton Special Olympics Panther Softball team proved once again why they’re among the best in Texas, traveling to Midland and leaving with gold medals in hand. The Panthers entered the round robin tune-up with their eyes locked on the bigger prize—the upcoming Fall Classic Games in Odessa—and their performance made one thing clear: this team is ready to defend their state championship.
After winning gold in Midland, the stage shifts to the Fall Classic Softball Tournament at the UTPB Basin Softball Complex in Odessa on October 3rd and 4th, where the Panthers will take the field as defending state champions. Courtesy Photo

Panthers, Prowlers Battle Big Spring Course Ahead of District Meet

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The Fort Stockton Panthers and Prowlers Cross Country teams made the trip to Big Spring this past weekend, where they faced a punishing course and some of the toughest competition yet this season. Taking on runners from powerhouse 5A and 6A programs out of Odessa, Midland, and Lubbock, the Fort Stockton athletes embraced the challenge and showed steady progress as district approaches.

Prowler Middle School Volleyball Teams Show Growth, Grit, and Championship Spirit

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The Fort Stockton Middle School Prowler Volleyball program has been busy in recent weeks, with all four teams – 7th Grade A, 7th Grade B, 8th Grade A, and 8th Grade B – putting in strong performances on the court. Guided by coaches Alhea Ureste, Vanessa Loya, and Ella Gonzales, the Prowlers have faced tough competition, but the results show steady growth and even championship-level success.
The 8th Grade Blue Team Volleyball team, pictured, coached by Vanessa Loya, stormed their way to the championship at the Walker Junior High Volleyball Tournament last week. Courtesy Photo

Sotelo’s Kickoff Return Sparks Panthers’ 16-14 Victory

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The Fort Stockton Panthers made it two wins in a row on Friday night, pulling out a nail-biting 16-14 victory over the Pecos Eagles. While the outcome wasn’t as lopsided as in previous meetings, the Panthers’ grit and special teams play proved to be the difference as they notched their fifth consecutive win over their longtime rival.
On Friday, the highlight of the night came from Nikki Sotelo 23, pictured, who electrified the Panther faithful with an 85-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. Photo by Carla Vazquez
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