February 2022

Alpine High School sophomore Britton Belcher recently competed in the SALE 9.5 San Antonio Stock show and Rodeo team ropings held at the AT&T center. Avalanche photo by J.T.

Boys Basketball •Feb. 24 ............Bushland @ Seminole 6 p.m.

Alpine High School varsity hurdlers ran a practice run on Feb. 18 at Buck Field.

I have a problem. I misplace my wallet – a lot.

The Alpine Elite basketball girls went undefeated in the Fort Stockton League, and brought home first place in the tournament. Courtesy photo.

The Alpine Fightin’ Buck boys basketball team whipped the Denver City Mustangs on Feb. 22, 46-31, in Monahans, avenging the Lady Bucks’ first round loss to the Denver City Fillies last Monday in the same town.

Alpine FFA was well represented at the San Antonio Livestock show this year. Rynn Matthews and Kaitlyn Wiggins showed lambs, and Kylie Maroney, Shaun Foster, and Colette Sharon showed goats. Avalanche photo by J.T. Maroney

Sports are a terrific way for kids to stay active and learn lifelong skills that will benefit them into adulthood. And when their parents and coaches are involved, it sets up a foundation for a future with positive outcomes.

Alpine lost its home opener on Feb. 21 against Pecos with a final score of 10-1.

Sul Ross State University goes in as the No. 7 seed to the American Southwest Conference Tournament.