Sports

Last week in Lubbock, the Region I cross-country championship was held at Mae Simmons Park on October 22. The boys’ and girls’ varsity teams competed after advancing from the district meet held in Presidio on October 9.

The Alpine High School Fightin’ Bucks continued their undefeated march through district play with an impressive 59-22 victory over the Anthony Wildcats on Friday, October 25, in Anthony. This win cements Alpine’s 4-0 record in district competition as the Bucks keep their eyes on a district title and the momentum toward a strong playoff run.

The Alpine Lady Bucks volleyball team has stamped its dominance on District 4-3A. Finishing the regular season with an impressive 8-0 district record and securing the top spot in the district standings, the Lady Bucks are riding an eight-game winning streak with back-toback wins against Presidio and Anthony. The Lady Bucks are poised for the playoffs.

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The athletic trainers for Alpine High School’s sports teams are more than just the people taping ankles or handing out water bottles; they’re the backbone of player safety and performance. MacKenzie Sanchez, Danica Baeza, Roxanna Rodriguez, Jenna Vega, and Toni Ybarra serve as the school’s dedicated athletic trainers, working under the guidance of Head Athletic Trainer Lori Santry.

Homecoming night at Jackson Field turned into a historic affair as the Sul Ross State Lobos secured their first Lone Star Conference win and their first-ever victory over a Division II opponent, defeating the Western New Mexico Mustangs 34-20.

The Alpine Lady Bucks volleyball team continued their dominance in district play with a resounding 3-0 victory over the Tornillo Coyotes on Friday night. Playing in front of a home crowd for Parent Night, the Lady Bucks showcased why they remain undefeated in district play, pushing their district record to an impressive 6-0. The varsity squad wasted no time asserting their control, winning each set by a wide margin. The Lady Bucks took the first set 25-8, followed by an even more lopsided 25-6 in the second, and closed out the match with a commanding 25-9 thirdset win. The 3-0 sweep continues Alpine’s unbeaten streak in district matchups, further solidifying their place atop the standings.