November 2023

Students named top 10 in the nation

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The Brewster County Commissioners Court met for their regular meeting on Tuesday, November 14. Two students from Marathon were present at this meeting, they participated in the National History Fair recently, where they were ranked as top ten in the nation. The commissioner’s court gave them accolades and presented them with plaques to recognize their achievement.
The commissioner’s court recognized two Marathon students at the last meeting. Pictured here are Commissioners Jim Westerman and Sara Colando, Judge Greg Henington, Annaliese West, Izabella Briones, and Commissioner Ruben Ortega.

Thank you

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I would like to thank our entire coaching staff, our athletic trainer, and our coaches’ families. Coaches spend a lot of time away from home and from their families in preparation for coaching football. They work tireless hours away from home and pour so much into our kids & program. We have a wonderful coaching staff that loves kids. These coaches spend more time at the office and on the practice field with our Alpine Fightin’ Bucks players than they do with their own families. Thank you to them for loving our players.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Gavin Newsom The U.S. California governor, foolish head of his political party, has chosen to hug the derriere of Xi Jinping, the leader of the Chinese Communist Party.

Fightin’ Bucks stopped before regionals

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The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks played the Idalou Wildcats in Andrews on Friday, falling 18-64. The Bucks had progressed to the Area competition after having won their bi-district match-up against Brady with a final score of 29-23.
Logan Smith carries the ball in play during the Buck’s Area game against Idalou last week. Photo by Zayden Camargo

Lady Bucks swing into the basketball season

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The Alpine Lady Bucks have started their season, facing the Midland Christian Mustangs for a non-district away game on Friday, November 17. The Alpine team lost 30-56 but made some impressive plays in their beginning foray.
Lady Buck Basketball had Parent Practice on November 11. Parents participated in basketball drills along with their daughters. Courtesy photo