Fightin’ Bucks wrap up an outstanding season
By Matt Hagerman
Sports Correspondent | Posted: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 7:00 am
The best way to cope with a tough playoff loss in Alpine is to simply start a new sport. So over 15 football players who came home beaten and disappointed on Saturday night were back in the gym in on Monday to prepare for basketball season.
Head coach Hugh Morrissey began to dig out equipment and meet with players. Jeremiah Muse and Isaiah Nunez are no longer wide receivers, but rather varsity forwards taking jump shots. Aaron Fellows found out his basketball jersey from two years ago doesn’t fit anymore.
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