PROWLER BASKETBALL ETCHES NAME IN FSHS RECORD BOOKS WITH 60-46 BI-DISTRICT VICTORY OVER CLINT

Prowler basketball etches name in FSHS record books with 60-46 bi-district victory over Clint

GABE NORRIS

Gabe Norris | 2/18/2020

VAN HORN, TEXAS (Feb. 18, 2020)— The Fort Stockton Prowlers defeated Clint in the bi-district championship at Van Horn High School with a score of 60-46. In doing so, the Prowlers etched their names in the record books by winning the girls basketball programs first-ever playoff game.

The Prowlers started fast in the first quarter getting Clint down 13-7. Starting hot out of the gates for the Prowlers was Katie Salmon who had 8 of her 32 points in the first quarter. Clint outscored the Prowlers in the second quarter 14-13 and alps in the third quarter 15-14.

However, in the third the Prowlers came to life with Rebecca Rodriguez scoring six of her 13 points and Jocelyn Lujan scoring all four of her points. The fourth quarter started with a score of 40-36 in favor of the Prowlers. Two things simultaneously happened, number one Katie Salmon took over the game scoring 14 points in the fourth quarter and number two Clint finally ran out of gas as the Prowlers outscored them 20-10.

Coach Norris stated, “This victory was for the seniors. They’ve believed in the program and have given up so much to finally hoist a trophy as bi-district champions. It was amazing to see the celebrations from the fans, families and most especially the players. A big thank you goes out to seniors Katie Salmon, Rebecca Rodriguez, Jocelyn Lujan, Dania Mendoza and Alexi Rivera.”

The Prowlers next game will be in the Area Round of the UIL Girls Basketball Playoffs. They are set to take on Canyon High School at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m.

Scoring: Katie Salmon- 32 points, Rebecca Rodriguez- 13 points, Alexis Holmquist- 6 points, Alyana Dominguez-5 points and Jocelyn Lujan- 4 points.

Scoring By Quarter
                           1st    2nd          3rd          FINAL
Fort Stockton     13     26 (13)    40 (14)   60 (20)
Clint           7    21 (14) 36 (15)   46 (10)
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