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Panther track team wins back-to-back district crowns

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The Panthers track and field team derailed Andrews’ dynasty a season ago, winning a district title for the first time since 2009 and ended the Mustangs’ 10-year reign as champions.

Fort Stockton has now established themselves as the new frontrunner in their respective district in Class 4A.

The Panthers captured a second consecutive district title at the 4A District 3 Track & Field Championships on April 15 in Greenwood.

The Panther track team celebrates their 4A District 3 title atop the podium at Greenwood High School on April 15. Courtesy Photo

Panther tennis season ends at regionals

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The Fort Stockton tennis duo of Jeremiah Ramirez and CT Dominguez competed in the regional tournament last week, falling short of a medal. 

The two overcame a lot of adversity, according to coach Victor Garcia. They were the first district champions from Fort Stockton in three years - playing doubles for the first time – and were among the top eight doubles teams in the region. 

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Track & Field: 5 Panthers, 1 Prowler punch ticket area meet on day 1 of district competition

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The Fort Stockton boy’s track and field team is within striking distance of capturing their second consecutive district crown following the first day of competition at the 4A District 3 Track & Field Championships on Thursday.

The Panthers sit in second place – 17 points behind Greenwood – with seven of 17 events being completed on April 13 at the Rangers home track and field facility.

Five Panthers earned an area bid by placing in the top four of their respective events.

Fort Stockton senior Isaiah Garcia, middle, explodes out of the blocks during the 100-meter dash at the West of Pecos Relays on March 3. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Panthers suffer 1st run-rule defeat of season

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Fort Stockton had only given up a double-digit run total to their opponents in two of their 23 games heading into Tuesday’s road contest at Andrews. The Mustangs made it three and secured the season sweep over the Panthers in a 15-4 victory in 4 1/2 innings.
Fort Stockton junior Marco Garcia slides safely back to first base while Andrews’ Daylon Jefcoats, left, is a tad late on a tag from a pickoff attempt. Photo by Shawn Yorks

Prowler sophomore sensations seal sweep of Maidens

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In a contest where the Prowlers left the bases loaded twice, Mia Garcia’s season-best performance at the plate and Fort Stockton’s defensive performance in the final three innings of Tuesday’s contest against Seminole proved to be the deciders.

Garcia’s home run – her fourth dinger of the season – turned a 6-3 deficit into a 6-6 tie in the bottom of the second frame.

Mia Garcia extrudes a big smile as she rounds second base following her three-run homer against Seminole on April 11 at Prowler Field. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Blue Wave swimmer sets 4th record in season finale

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A season for the record books concluded its final chapter on April 1 for the Fort Stockton Middle School Blue Wave swim team at the West Texas Middle School Championships. In appropriate fashion, another record fell and the accomplishment vaulted the Prowlers season to the best in school history according to head coach Lily Morales Forst.
Pictured is the Blue Wave Middle School Swim Team. Courtesy Photo of Cynthia Galindo, West Texas Portraits.

Prowlers cuffed by Rangerettes in rematch

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In order to keep control of their postseason destiny, the Prowlers softball team needed to secure a victory against Greenwood on March 31 to begin the second round of district play. Fort Stockton’s bats did more than enough to garner a win at home in a rematch with the Rangerettes.
Mia Garcia (9) nearly tags out a Greenwood baserunner via a pick off attempt from catcher Yadira Hernandez. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Panther track team snags 6 golds en route to title

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Fort Stockton’s relay teams were back intact and as they have shown throughout the season, a championship is all but guaranteed when the Panthers are at full strength.

Fort Stockton cruised to a team title in their regular season finale at the Patti Purser Relays in Greenwood last Friday and Saturday.

The Panthers claimed six gold medals and four silver medals to win the meet by 51.5 points over runner-up Seminole.

Fort Stockton senior Aryan Hernandez (googles) prepares to hand off to fellow senior Isaiah Garcia during the 800-meter relay at the West of the Pecos Relays on March 3. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Fort Stockton Middle School golf teams place second in Monahans

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The Fort Stockton Middle School golf team traveled to Monahans to open their season on April 1.

Fort Stockton A boys placed second overall as a team, led by Rylee Muniz who took first place individually with a score round 84.

Damian Gonzalez came in ninth place, scoring a total of 95.

The Fort Stockton A girls also came in second as a team.

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