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Panthers suffer 1st run-rule defeat of season

3 years ago By Nathan Heuer

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

3 years ago By Nathan Heuer

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.

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

Andrews rallies late, downs Panthers

3 years ago By Nathan Heuer

A fifth inning triple by Alfredo Molina scored Dominic Bernal with the go-ahead run for Fort Stockton, completing a rally begun the previous inning.

Fort Stockton senior Adrian Hernandez returns to first base safe after a pickoff attempt by Monahans pitcher Nathan Swarb in the first inning of Friday’s game on the Panthers homefield. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Blue Wave swimmer sets 4th record in season finale

3 years ago By Nathan Heuer

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.

Pictured is the Blue Wave Middle School Swim Team. Courtesy Photo of Cynthia Galindo, West Texas Portraits.

Prowlers cuffed by Rangerettes in rematch

3 years ago By Nathan Heuer

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

3 years ago By Nathan Heuer

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 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

3 years ago By News Staff

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.

Baseball: Junior varsity downs Loboes

3 years ago By News Staff

The Panthers junior varsity Blue squad extended their win streak with an 8-6 victory over Monahans on March 31. “Brian Encinas, Jorel Tapp, and Ayden Villarreal had great outing for the panthers. The Panthers offense once again stayed hot and contributed to the win.

Diaz walk-off, Nunez gem propel Panthers past Monahans

3 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Fort Stockton freshman sensation Gerry Diaz and sophomore Rylan Nunez have put 4A District 3 opponents on notice. The underclassmen duo had their best performances of their young careers on Friday in a rematch against Monahans.