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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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The Alpine Cowboys are gearing up for one of their most anticipated events of the season — the traditional 4th of July Fireworks Game series at historic Kokernot Field. But before they take the field under the celebratory night skies, the team has endured a whirlwind of games, showcasing resilience, flashes of brilliance, and a few tough breaks on the road.

Gives young athletes access to high-level coaching without the travel This summer, local student- athletes will have a rare opportunity to train like the pros—without leaving town. From July 7-12, Alpine High School will host the region’s only Nike Volleyball Camp, offering girls ages 7-18 the chance to sharpen their skills under the guidance of veteran college coaches and experienced staff.

When Kaden Whetten laces up his shoes, it isn’t just to chase medals; it’s to chase purpose. The Marathon High School standout has quietly become one of the top runners in Class 1A, placing 7th at the UIL State Track Meet in the 800 meters as a sophomore.

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The Alpine Cowboys continued their climb in the standings with another solid week of baseball, improving their record to 10-7 after taking three of their five completed games and showcasing both offensive power and promising pitching performances.