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SPORTS SCHEDULE

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FIGHTIN’ BUCK FOOTBALL October 24: Anthony vs Alpine | HOMECOMING | 7 p.m. October 31: Alpine vs Crane | 7 p.m.

Lady Bucks extend 25-game winning streak, downing Tornillo and Presidio

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The Alpine High School varsity volleyball team (20-14, 7-0) continued its district dominance this past week with a pair of convincing victories over Tornillo and Presidio, extending its district winning streak to 25 games. The Lady Bucks haven’t dropped a district contest since October 21, 2022, exactly three years to the day of their latest triumph over Presidio.

Alpine XC leaves it all in Lubbock

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The Alpine Runnin’ Bucks Cross-Country team traveled to Lubbock on Monday to compete in the 4-3A Cross Country Regional Championship at Mae Simmons Park. These runners ran their hearts out all season, all while fighting injuries and competing in other activities. The girls’ team came up just short, with no runners advancing to state. Wall and Holliday took the top two team spots for the ladies, followed by Jim Ned and Dalhart, securing the other top spots, for the top four finishers to head to Round Rock.
The 2025 Alpine High School Cross-Country Team ended their season on Monday in Lubbock and are pictured here with their coaches. Courtesy photo

Elections administrator’s alter ego

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Declared the state dish on May 11, 1977, with roots dating back over 140 years, beginning in San Antonio, the “Bowl of Red” is known for its controversy, particularly in South Brewster County, where the very first chili cookoff occurred in Terlingua. Due to disagreements between the founders, two separate cook-offs were formed in 1983.
Cindy “Sweet Cheeks” Cox stands with her competition chili cooking set-up on her trail to CASI that begins on October 29. Photo courtesy of Mickey Cox