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The Fort Stockton Blue Wave closed out the 20252026 high school swim and dive season on the biggest stage in Texas, and junior diver Javier Hignojos delivered a performance that will be remembered for years to come.

Fort Stockton High School senior Gerry Diaz officially signed his National Letter of Intent on Tuesday, Feb. 4, committing to continue his baseball career at Schreiner University in Kerrville, where he will compete for the Mountaineers on a baseball scholarship.

The Fort Stockton Panthers closed out a critical stretch of district play with a split week that included a hard-fought overtime loss on the road and a milestone victory at home inside the Special Events Center.

Fort Stockton ISD Athletic Director DJ Howell delivered a wide-ranging update during the Jan. 29 school board meeting, outlining postseason results and the district’s transition into the heart of the spring athletic season.

February 2026 Thursday, 2/12: Panther Tennis at the JV RC Winter Invitational in Big Lake (8:00 AM). Prowler Softball at the South Plains Showdown in Lubbock, Time TBD (through 2/14).

The Fort Stockton Prowlers delivered one of the most unforgettable performances of the season Friday night in Monahans, pulling off a jaw-dropping 61–60 comeback victory that instantly became the defining moment of district play.

The Fort Stockton Middle School girls basketball season came to a close earlier this week, while the Panther boys prepare to wrap up their year on the road, marking the final chapter of a competitive and growth-filled middle school campaign for both programs.

Fort Stockton High School’s Blue Wave swimming and diving teams delivered a strong showing at the Region IV-4A Championships, highlighted by a state-qualifying performance from diver Javier Hignojos and multiple top-eight relay finishes against some of the toughest competition in the region.

Lobos Hit the Road The Sul Ross State University men’s basketball team (2-10 Lone Star Conference, 4-13) takes to the road for two games. SCHEDULE: Thursday, February 5 – UT Permian Basin (4-8 LSC, 8-12) – 7:30 p.m.