Sports

The Fort Stockton Special Olympics team has brought home the gold, achieving a remarkable victory at the Special Olympics Fall Classic State Softball Tournament held at the UTPB Sports Complex in Odessa. This tournament, the first of its kind to take place in West Texas, featured athletes from across the state and even included teams from as far away as Hawaii.

The Fort Stockton Blue Wave Swim Team made waves in their recent tri-meet against Pecos and Monahans, held in Monahans, Texas, on October 1. Competing in the Double Dual format, the Blue Wave swimmers showed impressive improvements and recorded significant time drops across various events, drawing praise from head coach Lily Morales Forst.

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The Fort Stockton High School Prowler Volleyball teams ended their preseason on a high note, hosting the Crane Lady Cranes in their last non-district contest before entering district play. The varsity Prowlers delivered a commanding performance, sweeping the Lady Cranes in three sets with scores of 25-5, 25-9, and 25-3. Jocelynn Arcides dominated the front line with an impressive 17 kills, while Kailyn Reeves contributed seven.

The Fort Stockton High School and Middle School Panthers Football teams faced intense competition last week, showing grit and determination despite some tough outcomes. With heads held high, the Panthers are set to regroup and fight back in their upcoming games.

The Fort Stockton High School and Junior High Cross Country teams delivered a strong performance at the Big Spring meet on Saturday, September 28, with athletes across all divisions showcasing their determination and grit. Led by Coach Curtis Bishop, the team demonstrated resilience and skill, building momentum as they head toward their district meet.

The Fort Stockton Blue Wave Swim Team made an impressive splash at the Comanche Swimming & Diving Invitational, held at their home pool on September 27-28. Under the guidance of Coach Lily Morales Forst, the Blue Wave showcased their dedication and improvement, with many swimmers dropping significant time since last season. The girls’ team finished in second place, while the boys narrowly missed a podium finish, landing in fourth. Overall, the combined efforts of the team earned them second place in the meet.

The Fort Stockton Panther Tennis Team took the courts on Tuesday, September 24, for a highly anticipated second district match against the Pecos Eagles. In front of a home crowd, the Panthers showcased their season-long growth and teamwork, walking away with a resounding 16-3 victory.

The Fort Stockton Panthers kept their perfect season alive on Friday night, delivering a strong 41-20 victory over the Crane Golden Cranes at El Ave Stadium. Crane, celebrating their homecoming, couldn’t fend off the relentless Panthers, who took control in the second half.

Get ready, Fort Stockton! The highly anticipated Fall Sports League is set to begin this Saturday, bringing a new wave of excitement to our local fields and courts. With the first games starting as early as 9 a.m., this season promises to be packed with action and community spirit.