Sports

Alpine FFA was well represented at the San Antonio Livestock show this year. Rynn Matthews and Kaitlyn Wiggins showed lambs, and Kylie Maroney, Shaun Foster, and Colette Sharon showed goats. Avalanche photo by J.T. Maroney

The Alpine Elite basketball girls went undefeated in the Fort Stockton League, and brought home first place in the tournament. Courtesy photo.

Alpine High School varsity hurdlers ran a practice run on Feb. 18 at Buck Field.

Alpine lost its home opener on Feb. 21 against Pecos with a final score of 10-1.

The 2021-2022 Marathon Lady Mustangs basketball team pause with their championship trophy, after recently winning the Bi-District championship. Courtesy photo.

Sul Ross State University goes in as the No. 7 seed to the American Southwest Conference Tournament.

Sports are a terrific way for kids to stay active and learn lifelong skills that will benefit them into adulthood. And when their parents and coaches are involved, it sets up a foundation for a future with positive outcomes.

Boys Basketball •Feb. 24 ............Bushland @ Seminole 6 p.m.

Fightin’ Buck pitcher Jeremy Dominguez takes a second to discuss the pitch with his catcher Iden Lujan at Alpine’s home opener Monday against Pecos. The Bucks lost the game, 10-1. Photo by Crystal Lujan

Four Bucks were in double figures on Feb. 15 in Presidio as Alpine cruised to a 56-39 win against the Blue Devils.