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Born and raised in Alpine, Annika Canaba is an athlete who has made the community and her family proud repeatedly throughout her high school and college career. As she has chosen to remain local and further her career as a coach at Sul Ross State University, the area’s investment in her has returned tenfold. Her skills that have been nurtured here are being put to good use.

According to information received from the U.S. Border Patrol Big Bend Sector, a routine welfare check on a vehicle resulted in the seizure of more than 530 pounds of marijuana.

The Purobots #11720, the robotics team from the Terlingua Big Bend High School competed last Saturday in El Paso on the UTEP campus at the First Tech Challenge League Tournament. Out of 21 schools, the Purobots placed sixth while also earning the Connect Award. This award is given to the team that most connects with their local science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) community. The team that wins the Connect Award actively seeks and recruits engineers and explores the opportunities that are available in the world of engineering, science, and technology. The Purobots are coached by Brad Anthenat, who was selected for the Compass Award. The Compass Award is given to and recognizes an adult coach or mentor who has provided outstanding guidance and support to a team throughout the year and demonstrates to the team what it means to be a professional.

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Alpine High School freshman Rode Babb participated in the SanAntonio Stock Show and Rodeo annual calf scramble and placed second across the line with his calf. Along with his second- place finish, Babb received a $1500 scholarship towards a breeding animal of his choice.

The Sul Ross Lady Lobos have faced a series of struggles lately on the basketball court. Despite some outstanding performances by key players, these ladies have failed to triumph in their last several games.

FIGHTIN’BUCK BASKETBALL Feb. 19-20 Bi-District Feb. 22-24 Area FIGHTIN’BUCK POWERLIFTING Feb. 15 Wink GLQ Feb. 22 Pecos BLQ FIGHTIN’BUCK TRACK & FIELD Feb. 16 Queen City Relays Del Rio Feb. 24 Comanche Relays Fort Stockton BUCK BASEBALL Feb. 16 Alpine vs Monahans (scrimmage) JV 4:30 p.m. Varsity 7 p.m.

The Alpine High School girls’ track team descended upon El Paso this past Friday to compete at their first meet of the season. These girls performed well overall and will be a force in district and area competitions this season.