There's no place like home for Fort Stockton, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They were the clear victor by a 44-20 margin over the Big Spring Steers on Friday. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Fort Stockton's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gerry Diaz, who rushed for 105 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Landon Havins, who rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Fort Stockton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 384 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Fort Stockton's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB four times. Evian Acosta was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two sackshimself.
Fort Stockton's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. As for Big Spring, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fort Stockton will square off against Seminole at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Seminole will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Fort Stockton surely won't give up without a fight. As for Big Spring, they will challenge Kermit at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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