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FIGHTIN’ BUCK BASKETBALL January 16: Tornillo vs Alpine | JV: 6:30 p.m. • V: 8 p.m. January 20: Alpine @ Presidio | JV: 5 p.m. • V: 8 p.m. January 23: Anthony vs Alpine | JV: 6:30 p.m. • V: 8 p.m. January 27: Alpine @ Kermit | JV: 5 p.m. • V: 8 p.m. January 30: OPEN

The Alpine High School Fightin’ Bucks boys’ varsity basketball team wrapped up the final, full tune-up week before district play with a split, taking a tough loss at home before turning around and putting on a clinic on the road.

The Alpine High School Lady Bucks varsity basketball team closed the door on non-district play this past week with two tightly contested games, showing determination and the Big Bend fighting spirit against Fort Stockton and Kermit as they turned their focus toward the start of district competition.

The Alpine High School Fightin’ Bucks varsity basketball team (10-6) didn’t just head to Lubbock for the 2025 Caprock Classic, they made a statement that echoed well beyond the tournament floor. Over three days, December 2931, Alpine powered through a demanding slate of opponents, winning its bracket with a blend of dominant performances and gut-check victories that showcased the depth, toughness, and composure of a team peaking at just the right time.

The Sul Ross State Lobos (0-4 LSC, 2-7) tipped off 2026 on Friday, January 2, facing Eastern New Mexico (4-0 LSC, 11-1) at the Pete P. Gallego Center.

The Alpine High School girls’ varsity basketball team endured a challenging but eye-opening stretch at the 2025 Caprock Classic in Lubbock, December 29-31, finishing the tournament with a 1-3 record against some of the toughest competition in the state. Competing in the largest high school basketball tournament in Texas, the Lady Bucks were tested from the opening tip to the final buzzer, a demanding experience that revealed both where the team stands and where it can still grow.

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FIGHTIN’ BUCK BASKETBALL December 29-31 Caprock Tourney | TBD January 2: Monahans vs Alpine | JV: 5 p.m. • V: 6:30 p.m. January 6: Buena Vista vs Alpine | V: 7:30 p.m. January 9: Alpine vs Pecos | JV: 6:30 p.m. • V: 8 p.m. LADY BUCK BASKETBALL January 6: Fort Stockton vs Alpine | JV: 4:30 p.m. • V: 6 p.m. January 9: Kermit vs Alpine | JV: 5 p.m. • V: 6:30 p.m. January 16: Tornillo vs Alpine | V: 6:30 p.m.

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