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Former Alpine Buck wins 3A baseball State Championship

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Ben Gallego, son of B.J. and Linda Gallego and a 1994 graduate of Alpine High School coached in the Class 3A baseball State Championship on June 8 in Round Rock. Gallego, an assistant coach for the Franklin Lions, helped lead the team to a 35-5 record, and their first-ever state baseball championship. The Lions defeated Gunter 5-4 in the semi-finals and Brock 7-4 in the final.
Ben Gallego (center) is pictured here with his parents Linda (left) and B.J. (right) showing off the UIL trophy won by the State Champion Franklin Lions.

Cowboys corral competition

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In an awe-inspiring display of baseball mastery, the Alpine Cowboys have stormed through the initial week of the Pecos League season, maintaining an unblemished 7-0 record. Their commanding pitching and explosive offensive capabilities have propelled them to the forefront of the league, leaving their opponents trailing in their wake.
The team congratulates Hunter Reid as he adds yet another run to the Cowboy’s total. Photo by Julie Meyer

AHS says farewell to beloved coach

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Alpine Sports Summer Training Schedule After 54 years of teaching and coaching, with a career marked by tremendous impact and appreciation from his students, Coach Wayne Schroeder will be retiring. To mark this departure, Schroeder was recently honored at the annual sports banquet for the AISD 2023-2024 athletes.
Coach Wayne Schroeder was honored at the annual sports banquet honoring the AISD 2023-2024 athletes earlier in May. Photo by Phil Fierro

Canabas make it a family affair

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Following his family’s footsteps, recent Alpine High School graduate Jace Canaba signed with Sul Ross State University to play basketball for the Lobos. And he signed on the night of his senior prom.
Jace Canaba along with his family and Coach Aaron Hardwick pose for a photo during the senior prom where Canaba signed with Sul Ross State University to play basketball for the Lobos. Courtesy photo
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