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There’s a lot to be excited about for the 2024 season if you’re an Alpine High School Fightin’ Bucks football fan. Coming off a Bi-District Championship in 2023, Head Coach Andy Smith, who also serves as the Alpine Independent School District Athletic Director, seeks to continue building a program that produces talented student-athletes who are also respectful and hard-working.

The Alpine Cowboys have advanced to the Pecos League Mountain Division Championship after a nailbiting three-game series against the Tucson Saguaros that concluded with an electrifying walk-off victory in extra innings on Saturday night at Kokernot Field.

As the Alpine Lady Bucks Volleyball gears up for the new season, the excitement is palpable among players, coaches, and fans alike. Head Coach Adrian Smith, entering her second year with the program, shared her enthusiasm and insights during an interview on the progress of the team and what to expect in the upcoming weeks.

As Sul Ross State embarks on a new challenge with the transition to NCAA Division II and the Lone Star Conference, the Lobo baseball program is getting a new leader. Having coached across all levels in the NCAA including high school and minor league baseball, Caleb Abney will now be taking over the helm.

Forty-nine years ago, the Sul Ross State football program wrapped up its final season in the Lone Star Conference before joining the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association in 1976. The LSC was loaded in 1975 with programs that are now competing at the Division I level such as Tarleton State, Abilene Christian, Stephen F.

The Alpine Cowboys capped off an extraordinary week of baseball, solidifying their dominance in the Pecos League with a series of impressive victories. Their remarkable performance not only secured them a record-breaking 45-4 season but also clinched home-field advantage for the upcoming playoffs. The Cowboys also finished the regular season as the Mountain Division South Champions.

It can be a grind playing in the independent professional Pecos League. For Peyten Kennard, a former Sul Ross State catcher, he’s been taking advantage of every opportunity.

The Sul Ross State University Rodeo team continues to make strides, both in rodeo and academically. Under the direction of coach C.J. Aragon, the team has had 37 students graduate in the past two years, with several of them still competing professionally in their respective events and doing well.

As the summer heat intensifies, so does the excitement surrounding the Alpine Lady Buck Volleyball team. With the 2024 season just around the corner, preparations are in full swing. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming season.

The Alpine Cowboys Professional Independent Baseball Team faced a challenging week with Mother Nature interrupting their schedule. Four consecutive games were rained out, leaving the Cowboys and their fans frustrated. However, a glimmer of hope emerged as the team finally hit the field on Monday, July 22.