March 2023

After a crushing game last Tuesday against Seminole, the Alpine Bucks varsity took on the Monahans Loboes at Kokernot Field the following night. Alpine would open up the scoring in the first inning on an error by Monahans, scoring two runs.

Zane Billings, son of Dr. Adrian and Susan Billings and a member of the Boy Scouts of America Troop 41 earned the rank of Eagle Scout at a board of review on Nov. 12, 2022. Billings was recognized for his achievement recently at a Court of Honor ceremony held on Sunday, March 5 at the American Legion Post 79. He was presented his Eagle Award by Scoutmaster Hector Holguin. Eagle Scout is the highest rank one can reach in the BSA. Only 5% of all scouts who join reach the ranking of Eagle Scout. To attain this ranking, a scout must earn at least 21 merit badges, fulfill leadership roles, display outdoor skills, demonstrate by example the Scout Oath and Law, and complete a comprehensive service project in the community.

Odessa High pitcher Jaylyn Calderon wasn’t fazed by the wind and dirt that prevailed Saturday at Sul Ross State University. Calderon threw 100 pitches, scattered four hits while striking out 10 and walking three as the Bronchos traveled to the high country and downed Alpine, 10-0. Alpine pitcher Hannah Juett kept the Lady Bucks, currently 9-6 within striking distance much of the game as Odessa who sit 5-9 on the season only managed single runs in the second, third and fourth innings before a 4-run outburst in the top of the seventh put the game away. Juett threw 116 pitches with seven strikeouts and three walks.

This past Friday, the Alpine Lady Bucks track and field teams took their marks in Monahans, placing in the runner-up position, just two points shy of the winning host team. The girls beat out Midland Greenwood, Seminole, Crane, Fort Stockton, Presidio and Pecos.

The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks baseball team took on the Eunice Cardinals last Friday night, in a close game with a walk-off by Jace Canaba in the bottom of the seventh to claim the victory. Alec Ramos would take the W on the hill for the Bucks, going four innings, allowing four runs on six hits and striking out five.

“It’s got safety tubes, and I’m not scared The brakes are good, and the tires are fair.” —“Hot Rod Lincoln” song lyrics by Charlie Ryan “Looks like about a ’41 Chevrolet truck,” I responded to my son’s email photo. A one-corner close-up of an old primer-coated project being refurbished with mild hot rod touches by his friend.

Elena Peña Gallego, 94, a long-time resident of Alpine, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 8, 2023. Born in Fort Stockton, Texas, on August 18, 1928, to Martín Peña and Cecilia Paredes Peña, she was the third of four surviving children - and the last of her generation.