Sports

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It was a strong week for Prowler Volleyball across both the high school and middle school levels, with teams showing grit, growth, and determination as they push deeper into the season. At the high school level, the Prowlers hosted Midland Classical on Friday, and the home crowd was treated to a pair of dominant performances.

Riding the momentum of a historic, record-shattering week, the Sul Ross State University men’s soccer team will take its 2-2 record on the road for two challenging matches. The Lobos are coming off a pair of dominant wins over Adams State.

The Fort Stockton Cross Country team made the trip west on Saturday, September 13, to take on the grueling terrain of the Big Bend Mountain Ramble in Alpine. Known for its tough elevation changes and rolling hills, the course provided a true test of endurance.

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The Sul Ross State University volleyball team (2-2) lost to New Mexico Highlands and Fort Lewis on Day 2 of the Mustang Invitational, Saturday at Drag’s Court. New Mexico Highlands (3-1) – L, 3-0 (25-- 21, 25-11, 25-16) The first set saw New Mexico Highlands get out to a 9-6 lead.

There’s no place like home for the Fort Stockton Panthers, who rebounded in a big way after a tough loss on the road the week before. In their home opener at the newly renovated Panther Stadium, Fort Stockton rolled past the Alpine Bucks with a commanding 59-16 victory. The win extended the Panthers’ dominance in the Highway 67 rivalry, marking their fifth straight victory over Alpine.

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On a warm September morning, the sound of laughter and quick volleys echoed across the newly renovated pickleball courts at Fort Stockton Intermediate School. About a dozen players came together, paddles in hand, proving once again that pickleball is more than just a game—it’s becoming a movement in Fort Stockton.

The Fort Stockton Panthers officially opened their 2025 football season last week, with the Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman squads all taking the field against the San Angelo Lake View Chiefs. It was a week filled with lessons, grit, and flashes of promise across all levels of the program.