Sports

The Alpine Cowboys are set to open a new Pecos League season this week as the club returns to Kokernot Field looking to build off a winning 2025 campaign. Alpine finished last season with a 28-24 overall record and remained in the playoff race deep into the summer before ultimately seeing its postseason run come to an end.

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Fort Stockton senior sprinter Eduardo Hernandez closed out his high school track career on the biggest stage in Texas, competing at the UIL State Track and Field Meet in Austin on May 14-16 after qualifying in both the 100-meter and 200-meter dash events.

Fort Stockton’s baseball program picked up several postseason honors this week as four Panthers were named to the District 3-4A All-District Team following the 2026 season. Leading the way was senior pitcher Gerry Diaz, who earned First Team All-District honors on the mound.

For Fort Stockton High School, the connection between success in the classroom and success on the tennis court continues to grow stronger. One year after former Panther Tennis Coach Cody Aaron highlighted the remarkable trend of Fort Stockton tennis players earning the school’s top academic honors, the tradition continued once again in 2026 with Alexander “Xander” Gomez being named Fort Stockton High School Valedictorian.

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