Sports

Alpine Cross Country hosted 500 runners from 25 teams this past Saturday at the annual Big Bend Mountain Ramble at Kokernot Park. Alpine medalists include: Hatfield Cason 1st- varsity boys, the varsity boys team placed 3rd overall. Hope Dominguez 18thvarsity girls.

The Fightin’ Bucks took care of business Friday night with a 61-0 win against the Tornillo Coyotes. Senior, Ylan Hernandez started it off for the Fightin’ Bucks with two touchdowns for the night, along with sophomore, Logan Smith. Smith rushed for over 178 yards.

The Alpine Lady Bucks began 3A district play with a hot 2-0 start. Alpine added to their win column Saturday afternoon and Tuesday night, with a 3-0 win over an old foe but district new-comer, Crane and a 3-1 win over Presidio.

FOOTBALL Oct. 6: Crane @ Alpine JV 7:30 p.m., Crane @ Crane 7th 5 p.m./8th 6:15 p.m.

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The Lady Bucks sported a 13-9 record as District play began on Sept. 24 in Alpine against the Tornillo Lady Coyotes. District play is what the girls have been preparing for all year, motivated by last year’s second place finish to the Presidio Lady Blue Devils.

Band Director, Alpine High School The Fightin’ Buck Band is well into marching season, and currently preparing for the UIL Region Marching Contest on Monday, Oct. 17, in Abilene.

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