Sports

It was not supposed to end this way, especially on Valentine’s Day, falling to the Denver City Fillies, 51-44. The District 4-3A undefeated district champions, 8-0, and first in District. The Lady Bucks had not lost a game since the Lubbock Caprock tournament in late December. It was the first time since 2004 that the girls had gone undefeated in district.

On Feb. 1 at the Alpine High School gymnasium, Alpine blasted the Tornillo Coyotes 63-45 to avenge their only district loss of the season. The win moves them to 16-6 overall, and tied with these same Coyotes for first in district at 4-1. Alpine lost 70-61 on Jan. 14 in Tornillo.

The Alpine High School Fightin’ Bucks concert band had a stellar showing at the UIL Region 6 Solo and Ensemble Festival, where 17 band members received superior ratings. The students advanced to the State Solo and Ensemble Festival the last weekend in May. Avalanche photo by J.T. Maroney

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.