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FIGHTIN’ BUCK BASKETBALL December 19: Balmorhea Tourney | TBD December 18-20: Monahans Tourney | TBD December 22: Crane vs Alpine | *JV: 65p.m. • V: 6:30 p.m.

It was a valiant effort as the Sul Ross State University men’s basketball team (0-2 Lone Star Conference, 2-5) lost 84-66 to #13 St. Mary’s (Texas) (2-0 LSC, 7-0), Saturday afternoon at Bill Greehey Arena.

The Alpine High School girls’ varsity basketball team logged one of its busiest, most ambitious weeks of the young season, traveling 515 miles to Mesquite for the Clay Cooley Real Texas Hoopfest from December 4-6. The Lady Bucks were one of the only 3A programs in the field and made the longest road trip of the 18 competing schools for the girls’ division, drawing larger 4A and 5A opponents throughout pool and bracket play.

The 2025-26 season continues to test the resolve of the Alpine High School boys’ varsity basketball team. After a hard-fought win against San Elizario High School, the Bucks’ undefeated streak ended Tuesday night with a lopsided loss to Midland Greenwood, but the grind of tough nondistrict matchups promises to leave them sharper for district play.

Sul Ross State University Women’s Basketball (1–2) fell 89–67 to Fort Lewis College (5–0) in Friday’s opening matchup of the Mavericks Thanksgiving Classic in Grand Junction, Colorado. The Lobos also scored 27 points in the third quarter.

FIGHTIN’ BUCK BASKETBALL December 5: San Elizario vs Alpine | *JV: 6 p.m. • V: 7:30 p.m. December 9: Greenwood vs Alpine | *JV: 6 p.m. • V: 7:30 p.m. December 12: TBD December 16: Alpine @ Fort Stockton | *JV: 6 p.m. • V: 7:30 p.m.

Following the excitement of the first annual Wilson-Stice Invitational on November 21-22, the Alpine High School girls varsity basketball team faced a quick turnaround that tested its depth, endurance, and resolve.

The Alpine High School boys’ varsity basketball team didn’t lose its edge during the Thanksgiving break. After their scheduled Monday, November 24, matchup with Marfa was canceled, the Fightin’ Bucks had a full week to rest, reset, and sharpen their game. When they returned to the court on Tuesday, December 2, against Van Horn, they looked every bit like a team on a mission.

The Alpine High School Fightin’ Bucks varsity basketball team kicked off its 2025-26 season with a statement performance before a home crowd on Monday, November 17, demolishing Midland Texas Leadership Charter Academy 86-28 in a nondistrict matchup. From the opening tip, the Bucks showcased the speed, precision, and tenacity that will define their season.