Sports

Bucks warm up for bi-district with win at Sanderson

With second place in District 4-3A secured and the bi-district battle with Dimmitt set, the Alpine boys basketball team hit the road to Sanderson last Friday for a warmup game before this past Tuesday’s bi-district match in Denver City.
Logan Smith was named district 4-3A First Team All-District. Photo by Shawn Yorks

Bucks gearing up for Bi-district playoffs

Heading into Tuesday’s regular-season finale at Odessa Compass Academy, the Alpine Bucks had won seven of their last eight games and secured second place in District 4-3A behind Tornillo who, at 29-1 overall, rolled to the district championship and is poised to make a deep playoff run.
Evren Martinez, 0, reaches for the ball in this Dec. 17 file photo against El Paso Mountain View at the Fort Stockton tournament. Martinez suffered an injury over the Christmas break and missed about a month, but is now back in action at full speed, just in time for Alpine’s playoff run. Photo by Shawn Yorks

Bucks begin season with scrimmage, injuries

The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks baseball team kicked off their 2023 season with a scrimmage at Kokernot Field against Fort Stockton this past Monday. Heading into this season, Head Baseball Coach Adam Llanez has a total of five returning seniors, yet two of these are currently out with knee injuries.
Teagan Emerson hurls the baseball towards home plate, in last season’s season opener against Pecos. This year’s Fightin’ Buck baseball team will face the Pecos Eagles again in the season opener in Pecos. Courtesy photo

Lobos drop two of three in weekend opener

The Sul Ross Lobos baseball team, under the direction of new head coach and Sul Ross alum Ely Gallego faced off against the University of Dallas Crusaders this past weekend at Kokernot Field.
A Sul Ross batter takes a ball from the University of Dallas pitcher in the last game of the three game series this past Sunday. The Lobos dropped two of three games to the Crusaders in the season opener. Avalanche photo by Kara Gerbert

Lady Bucks end district season at home

The Alpine Lady Bucks took on the Lady Coyotes last Tuesday in Tornillo. The Lady Bucks started out slow but progressively picked up the energy throughout the game. The girls would play a close first quarter leading the Lady Coyotes 12-9.
The Alpine Lady Bucks defend their basket against a Kermit Lady Jacket last Friday during their district closer. Avalanche photo
Subscribe to Sports