Sports

With Lobo losses or ties on the soccer field and volleyball courts, the gridiron was the lone exception. The Lobos would topple Austin College in Sherman last weekend, beating the Kangaroos in conference play 49-7.

The Lady Bucks played in a sea of pink last Tuesday, as the crowd was encouraged to show their support for breast cancer awareness month in a “dig pink” game. The overwhelming support was the background for the Alpine team’s home game win against Presidio 3-0, continuing their district battle, currently with a five-win streak.

The Alpine Lady Bucks volleyball team and their coach hosted the first ever Alpine Junior Bucks volleyball clinic last Thursday evening. Over 90 junior Bucks signed up for the league.

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The Lady Bucks have now fully entered into district play, having competed in three games and they have started off on the right foot, currently with a five-win record. “Positioning oneself towards success is key.

Effort, attitude, and toughness. Those were the words that head coach and athletic director Andy Smith said are within our control. The Fightin’ Bucks traveled to Tornillo for their district game against the Coyotes on Friday, September 29.

The varsity Lady Bucks took home the division championship this past Saturday at the Big Bend Mountain Ramble. The annual cross-country race is a big event for the Alpine team and brings out not only the runners but also their fans.

Sul Ross’ men’s and women’s soccer teams seem to be struggling on the field this season. With only one win thus far for the men, they are already through over half the season. The women’s team is only up one win over the men’s record. Both teams will meet up with Concordia at home this afternoon, to try and reverse their losing streaks.