Sports

A group of Fort Stockton middle school athletes made a strong statement this past weekend, competing in the Big Spring Classic summer basketball tournament — and bringing home some well-earned hardware. The summer league teams, coached by parents, entered two girls’ divisions in the tournament.

In a district filled with powerhouse programs — including a state finalist, a state quarterfinalist, and a regional semifinalist — the Fort Stockton Prowlers proved they could hold their own. As the dust settles on the 2025 softball season, several Prowlers are being recognized for their excellence both on the field and in the classroom.

The Fort Stockton High School cheerleaders are fired up and ready to bring the energy this fall after a successful showing at their summer cheer camp, held May 29 through June 1 at Texas A&M University in College Station.

The 2025 Pecos League season is underway, and the Alpine Cowboys have already shown flashes of grit, power, and promise despite a rocky 2-4 start. Under the guidance of newly appointed manager Lance Myers, the Cowboys split a six-game opening homestand that included a hard-fought series against the Pecos Bills and a dramatic extra-inning battle with the Tucson Saguaros.

While most people were sleeping in on Saturday, nearly 70 fit and formidable runners showed up at Kokernot Field for the 10th annual Alpine Cowboys Home Run 5K and 10K to kick off the 2025 Pecos League baseball season. Like the Cowboys’ historic run last year, there was no real competition, except for those chasing their own personal records.

Emma Schumacher, Daisy Fernandez and Leslie Mojica are the newest additions to the Sul Ross State University women’s basketball team for the 2025-26 season. Schumacher and Fernandez are freshmen while Mojica is a junior transfer. Schumacher scored over 1000 points and pulled down over 500 rebounds during her career. She was Newcomer of the Year (freshman), All-District second team as a sophomore and All-District first team in each of her last two seasons. Schumacher excelled off the court as she was four-time Academic All-District, TABC Academic All-State and THSCA Academic All-State. She helped the Antlers go 7938 and reach the Class 5A Regional quarterfinals her sophomore year. “We’re very excited to welcome Emma as another addition to the Lady Lobos,” said Sul Ross State head coach EJ Smith. “Emma is a great student-athlete who is diligent about studying game films and improving her performance on the court. We need more players like her to continue to add to the culture of the Sul Ross program. I believe Emma will be a great teammate and we’re excited about her potential success.”

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The City of Fort Stockton’s Summer Rec Baseball and Softball season is heading toward its final stretch—and what a way to build momentum for the finish. Monday evening at the Martin Shuster Fields delivered one of the most electric moments of the summer, as Yankees player Favian Sanchez crushed an inside-thepark home run to break a 5-5 tie and secure a dramatic 7-5 walk-off win.

The crack of the bat and the pounding of sneakers will come together at one of the most scenic ballparks in Texas for the 10th Annual Alpine Cowboys Home Run 5k & 10k on Saturday. Set against the backdrop of historic Kokernot Field, this unique event blends a love of running with a deep appreciation for Alpine’s beloved baseball team.