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The Alpine Bucks’ playoff run came to an end Friday night in Odessa, as they fell to the Slaton Tigers 6952 in the Area Championship. Despite a hard-fought effort, Alpine couldn’t overcome the No.

The Lady Bucks hit the diamond, ready to play. They kick off their preseason with two weekends of competitive scrimmages that tested their skills and resilience before playing some tough teams to open the season.

Forget the groundhog— nothing announces the approach of spring quite like the crisp ping of an aluminum bat connecting with the taught leather of a baseball, heralding warmer days ahead.

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The Alpine Bucks tennis team traveled to Monahans on Tuesday, February 11, for a trimeet with Monahans and Lamesa high schools. Both the varsity and JV teams had the opportunity to get in some volley and service experience.

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Location Varisty JV Feb 13-15 NFCA Tournament College Station TBA-varsity only Feb. 18 Andrews Andrews 5 p.m. 7 p.m. Feb. 20-22 Monahans JV Tournament Monahans TBA Feb. 25 Fort Stockton Fort Stockton 5 p.m. 7 p.m. Feb. 27-Mar. 1 Fox Tournament El Paso TBA-varsity only

The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks traveled to Kermit on Friday, February 7, for their final district matchup before heading into the UIL playoffs.