Sports

Peyten Kennard, a Lubbock native and 2024 Sul Ross State University graduate, has had a remarkable year, transitioning seamlessly from college baseball to the professional stage. As the catcher for the Alpine Cowboys, Kennard

The Alpine High School Fightin’ Bucks started the preseason Friday, August 16, against the McCamey Badgers with great performances by both the junior varsity and varsity squads. While there were no winners or losers in the scrimmages, the Bucks’s defense swarmed and their offense hustled, making McCamey look more like prairie dogs than badgers.

The Alpine Lady Bucks Volleyball teams demonstrated resilience and promise during their recent scrimmages and dual matches, setting a positive tone for the upcoming tournament season. Over the weekend, the Lady Bucks participated in scrimmages hosted by Andrews High School and Midland Greenwood High School.

LADY BUCK VOLLEYBALL Aug. 20 Alpine vs Midland Trinity F @4:30 p.m.,JV @5:30 p.m.

A small group of the Alpine High School Cross Country team traveled to Jim Ned this past weekend to compete in the Warpath Invitational. Three members of both the boy’s and girls’ teams represented Alpine at the meet.

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In a season filled with unforgettable moments, the Alpine Cowboys capped off their recordbreaking year by winning the Pecos League Championship, their first since 2019. The Cowboys defeated the Garden City Wind to claim the Mountain Division Championship and then took down the reigning champions, the San Rafael Pacifics, in a thrilling two-game series at historic Kokernot Field. This championship win marks 13 total for the Cowboys Franchise.

The late hour didn’t faze the 250 fans in the stands at Buck Stadium who were there for the Alpine High School football Midnight Madness practice under the stars on Saturday, August 10. Bucks’ fans began arriving as early as 11:20 p.m.