Sports

The University Interscholastic League’s bi-annual realignment will mean changes for Pecos County high school football teams when the 2024 season kicks off in August. But for the Panthers, it will mean some travel relief; gone are Clint, Mountain View, and Fabens, who all moved up to Class 4A Division 1.

The Foert Stockton Prowlers went 5-of-13 from the free throw line, which contributed to a 26-25 loss Tuesday at the Bill and Virginia Williams Special Events Center. Fort Stockton (14-16 overall, 3-7 in District 3-4A) are guaranteed fourth place and a playoff spot after Greenwood beat Pecos.

The Fort Stockton High School Blue Wave competed in Region 1-4A Championships in Andrews last weekend, where all six relays moved on to qualify for the Championship Heat. “Their fortitude and resilience shined bright all season and will be remembered for ages,” said head coach Lilia Forst.

Both the boys and girls competed at the Seminole Powerlifting Meet on Thursday, Feb. 1. At this point in the year the numbers must improve to make gains in the stands. Both the boys and girls got after it with every weight that went up.

The Fort Stockton High School Panther and Prowler golf teams kicked off the season by competing in the Monahans Short Course tournament last week. Three Prowlers competed in the tournament, and each of them achieved a personal record, surpassing their best performances since last year. Freshman Kaelynn Calderon came out strong shooting a 107.

Diego Ronquillo scored 21 points and the Fort Stockton Panthers overcame a third quarter deficit to down Andrews 67-63, Tuesday night in the Bill and Virginia Williams Special Events Center. Fort Stockton (4-20 overall, 2-6 District 3-4A) trailed 35-34 at halftime after being down after the first eight minutes. Aundre Washington, Kael Rojero, Evan Cordeo and Luis Medina helped the Panthers in the second quarter as the game was tied or the lead exchanged hands nine times in the quarter.

The Fort Stockton High School Prowler Softball team continued its scrimmage season with a home clash wityh the Permian Lady Panthers last Friday. Marlayna Salmon opened the scrimmage with a strong performance in the circle. Her battery mate was her sister Melanie Salmon who was a wall behind the plate.

The Pecos Lady Eagles entered last Friday’s District 3-4A matchup as the district’s cellar-dweller at 4-15 overall and winless in district play fresh off a 108-5 loss to Seminole, but a second half surge lifted Pecos to a 46-45 win over Fort Stockton, as the Prowlers did not score a field goal in the fourth quarter. The Prowlers led 30-19 at halftime as senior Sophia Hernandez dominated underneath in her return to action after missing much of the season with an injury.

The Fort Stockton High School Prowler softball program took 16 student athletes to Midland and scrimmaged Lubbock Coronado and Alpine last Saturday. “Like any first scrimmage there will be rust and some communication issues,” said coach Robby Glasscock.

Aundre Washington and Diego Ronquillo each scored 13 points as the Fort Stockton Panthers led from start to finish in a 66-53 win over Pecos last Friday for their first district win. After getting off to an energetic and solid start that got the crowd engaged, the Panthers made a few unforced errors that allowed Pecos to gain the momentum.