June 2022

Hutchings defends championship title

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The annual 2022 College National Finals Rodeo wrapped up Saturday night in Casper, Wyo., featuring the best of the best rodeo student athletes who compete individually and for their school in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.
Reserve champion bull rider Tristen Hutchings out of the gate during round two at the 2022 CNFR. Photo by Hadley Kibbe

Traylor made Cowboys history in Austin

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In the top of the third inning, Pumpkin Center, La., native Mark Traylor bounced a two-RBI single into center field against Austin Weirdos pitcher Jacob Hubbard to record the 168th hit in his four-season Cowboys career, setting the record for most hits in a Cowboys uniform. He eclipsed former Cowboys star Lance Myers for the milestone, an old teammate of Traylor’s who won the 2019 Pecos League Championship with him.
Alpine o6 Cowboy Mark Traylor recorded his 168th hit with the team to break the all-time franchise record. Photo by Ethan Eibe

Softball team swings at the competition

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Alpine girls softball team, TRU 12U, from the Big Bend Amateur Softball Association, went undefeated this season and became the champs, having an 18-0 season. They celebrated being crowned the reigning champs on June 10 at Manuel Payne Field in Kokernot Park. In the photo, standing, Coach Neil Martinez, Alice Saunders, Lily Mendoza, Kayleigh Parsons, Natalie Navarette, Alyna Gutierrez, Danika Baeza, Coach Cynthia Payne, Coach Lil Payne, and Manager Chiquita Ramos; bottom row, Harper Sinclair, Aaliyah Garcia, Isela Carrasco, Ailea Fierro, Reyna Martinez, Leah Struthers, and Georgia Sinclair. Courtesy photo
Softball team swings at the competition

Stieg qualified for State 4-H show

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Talynn Stieg, Twin Peaks 4-H club member, qualified for the Texas State 4-H horse show in Bryan. Stieg earned her trip to the competition after a successful District show, with firsts in halter, poles, and stakes race, and third in barrels. Stieg is shown here at the District 6 4-H horseshow in Monahans. Courtesy photo
Stieg qualified for State 4-H show