Sports

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.

The Lobo men recently got back in the groove on the pitch, winning against West Texas A&M and Lubbock Christian, which improved their standings on the season and in conference play. Before their win against the Buffalos, Sul Ross had not celebrated a single goal in 21 days.

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Friday night under the lights at Buck Stadium, the Alpine Fightin’ Bucks extended their winning streak, earning a decisive 47-23 victory over the Odessa Compass Cougars. The week seven matchup was critical for the Bucks, who remained undefeated in District play and further solidified their reputation as one of the top teams in the region.

The varsity Alpine Runnin’ Bucks cross-country teams took the top two spots at the district meet last Wednesday in Presidio. Likewise, the middle school crosscountry runners did well themselves.

The Alpine Lady Bucks volleyball team continued their dominance in district play, adding two more victories to their record with wins over the Anthony Wildcats and the Kermit Yellow Jackets. With these triumphs, the Lady Bucks improved their district record to a perfect 5-0, holding firm to their first-place position in District 4-3A.