Sports

On July 16, long-time Fort Davis resident Charles Prude was recognized by the Texas State Athletic Trainers Association by being inducted into the Association’s Hall of Honor after decades of dedication to the field of Sports Medicine and Athletic Training.

When West Texas cyclists need a reason to keep their butts in the saddle through the sweltering summer heat, two fall events offer the perfect goal to sweat toward. The Marfa 100 and Cyclefest are regional staples that draw hundreds of cyclists each year, offering scenic routes, serious climbs, and a welcome change in altitude—not to mention attitude.

The Alpine Cowboys battled through a rollercoaster six-game series against the Pecos Bills last week, splitting the action 3-3 in a string of thrilling matchups that featured powerful bats, standout pitching performances, and some clutch late-inning drama.

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The Alpine Cowboys added a hard-earned series win to their resume last Tuesday, edging out the Garden City Wind 5-4 at Clint Lightner Stadium. Behind a commanding performance from starting pitcher Jacob Bradley and clutch offense, Alpine sealed the rubber match of the three-game series before heading to Roswell, where they would struggle through a tough three-game stretch against the Invaders.

Sul Ross State University has reached the third and final stage of the NCAA Division II membership process, marking a significant step forward in the institution’s multi-year effort to elevate its athletic program.

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As the final fireworks faded from last week’s Fourth of July celebrations, the Alpine Fightin’ Bucks turned their focus to a different kind of spark—igniting their push toward the 2025 football season. For the Alpine Bucks, it’s halftime in the offseason, and every rep, sprint, and film session now takes on added urgency as the countdown to kickoff begins.

The Alpine Cowboys faced a rollercoaster week of baseball as they battled through back-to-back series against the Pecos Bills and the Garden City Wind during a festive and competitive Fourth of July stretch. The week began with back-to-back losses to the Pecos Bills.

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