January 2024

Lady Lobos fall to East Texas Baptist, roll past LeTourneau

Body Beginning last Thursday and continuing over the weekend, the Sul Ross Lady Lobos met up with East Texas Baptist University (ETBU) in Marshall followed by LeTourneau in Longview. The Thursday evening game did not go the way the Lobos wanted, as they fell to the Tigers 71-80.
Marley Rokas chases down a loose ball during an early season game against Western New Mexico. Photo by Kara Gerber

Lady Buck’s smart start to the new year

Body The Lady Bucks have returned to district play with a bang after the Christmas and New Year holiday, winning their home game with the Stanton Buffalos 4331, on January 2, and an away game against the Tornillo Coyotes 80-24, on January 5.
Coach Christopher Virdell guides the Lady Bucks during a recent game.

Bucks continue winning streak

Body So far this year, the Alpine Fightin’ Bucks have brought their best to the district competition. The Bucks defeated the Stanton Buffalos 58-41, and the Tornillo Coyotes by a smashing 71-34.
The Bucks’ Alec Ramos attempts a free throw against Stanton during their recent win over the Buffalos. Courtesy photo

Preaching the gospel of small-town living

Body “I say that half your life is spent trying to get out of a small town and the other half trying to get back to one.” — Kelly Cutrone, American publicist, television personality, and author. The preacher’s sermon on Sunday centered on a prevalent problem in America today.
Preaching the gospel of small-town living

David Lendell Cockrum

Body With sadness, we announce the passing of David, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and teacher on December 21. David Lendell Cockrum was born in St.
David Lendell Cockrum