Sports

The Alpine Lady Buck basketball team shows off its banner and trophy as the 2022 District Champions. The girls bested Kermit Tuesday night, 53-44, and will play Denver City at Monahans on Feb. 14 in a bi-district championship game. Avalanche photo by Shelley Maroney

With strong play behind their starting guards senior point guard Jenica Portillo and shooting guard Novah Carrasco, the Lady Bucks remained undefeated in district play with a big win over the Presidio Lady Devils, 55-26.

Coach John Fellows just received an award he cannot quit bragging and smiling about. That’s because it’s for his football team and all his players. They were awarded The Texas High School Coaches Association Texas state finalist for academic excellence. The Fightin’ Buck football team, along with 13 other high school teams, was named a finalist in 3A.

The Alpine Fightin’ Buck basketball team came back from nine points down to the Presidio Blue Devils to smash them in the second half at the Gallego center, 56- 42. Aiden Morrissey had 15 points to lead all scorers, Esteban Macias had 10 points, and Jayden and Jace Canaba had 13 and 9 points respectively.

On Jan. 29 at the Alpine High School gymnasium, Buck powerlifting hosted the Alpine Invitational.

Coach Hugh Morrissey and his Alpine Fightin’ Bucks have won two crucial district basketball games in a row. The Bucks moved to 14-6 and 2-1 in district after beating both Kermit and Anthony away from home on their courts. The Bucks won 68-49 against the Kermit Yellow Jackets on Jan. 21, and 51-39 on Jan. 25 against the Anthony Wildcats.

Novah Carrasco leads the charge against Kermit at home on Jan. 21.

Men’s hoops battled throughout on Jan. 22 in a 98-96 overtime loss to LeTourneau in Alpine.

Boys Basketball • Jan. 28 Presidio @ Alpine Purple 5 p.m./Varsity 8 p.m.

Jenica Portillo storms down court after taking the ball away from the Lady Jackets in a recent game. The Lady Bucks went on to win 48-35.