Sports

Senior Jayden Canaba says he has been working on his 3-point shot to compliment his defensive prowess on the hardwood. He put it on display Jan. 7 against the Fort Stockton Panthers. The Bucks cruised, pushing their record to 11-5 while the Panthers fell to 5-15. The final score was 62-44 Alpine.

Assistant Coach Monica Salmon filled in admirably for Head Coach Rick Garcia as the Lady Bucks collected their first district win, 73-6. Shooting guard Novah Carrasco had a career-high 29 points, and Salmon’s zone pressure befuddled the Lady Cats from the opening tip-off. The Lady Cats struggled to even get the basketball across mid-court on a night when nothing was going for them.

The Alpine Lady Bucks on Jan. 11 bested the Presidio Blue Devils in Presidio, 40-27.

Boys Basketball Jan. 14 @ Tornillo Purple 5 p.m./Varsity 7:30 p.m.

What are you especially looking forward to in your senior year? For senior year I’m most excited to actually walk the stage during graduation instead of watching everyone do it. What activities are you involved in during your senior year? During my senior year I’ve been a part of the band, National Honor Society, athletic training, and debate.

The Alpine boys traveled to the prestigious Lubbock Caprock tournament before the New Year, and split four games, going 2-2. The Bucks had an away game against Crane last Tuesday that was canceled. Their next game will be against the Fort Stockton Panthers on Friday, Jan.. 7, at 8 p.m. in Alpine. The Bucks are now 10-5 on the season with district play just around the corner.

The Alpine Lady Bucks battled the Fort Davis Lady Indians on Jan. 4, and pulled out a 33-32 win on the Lady Indians’ home court.

The 78th Annual Big Bend Livestock Association Show starts tomorrow, and everyone is invited to come out to the ag barn on West Del Rio Street near Alpine Middle School to show support for these hard-working youngsters.

Boys Basketball Jan. 7 Fort Stockton @ Alpine Gold 4:30 p.m./Purple 6 p.m./ Varsity 8 p.m.

Sul Ross State University mourns the passing and remembers the life of Randy Jackson, a longtime supporter of the university and of Lobo Athletics. Jackson graduated from Sul Ross with a BA in 1968 and MA in 1970 before becoming one of the university’s first recruiters.