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Adrian Smith has taken the torch of Lady Buck head volleyball coach this season, and she believes the future is bright for the program because of the team’s passion and strong team mindset. “My expectations for the program don’t only have to do with success on the court, it’s also about success off the court as well,” Smith said in an interview with the Avalanche last Thursday.

For the first time in Pecos League history, the annual Mountain Division All-Star Game was held at Kokernot Field in Alpine Sunday, July 16. A crowd of 389 filled out the dark green, wooden seats as the top players from six of the eight Mountain Division franchises took the field. The day began with a home run derby featuring seven contestants. James Prockish and Kam Holland represented Alpine, but Tucson Saguaros outfielder Madison Santos won the contest by crushing six long balls.

July 28 vs Austin Weirdos 7 p.m. July 29 vs Austin Weirdos 4 p.m.

Aug. 11 Alpine vs McCamey -Scrimmage JV 5 p.m.

In what activities did you participate in high school? I participated in basketball for two years. I’ve also participated in welding all throughout high school.

After an up-and-down month of June that saw the Alpine Cowboys hover around the .500 mark, the first week-and-a-half of July has showcased a Cowboys team that seems to have found its groove. Alpine recorded six wins over an eight-game homestand, which featured a two-game sweep of the Austin Weirdos and series victories against the Trinidad Triggers and Roswell Invaders.

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ALPINE FIGHTIN’ BUCKS FOOTBALL Aug. 11 Alpine vs McCamey -Scrimmage JV 5 p.m., Varsity 6 p.m.

The crown jewel event the Alpine Cowboys have chased for years is finally coming to Kokernot Field. On Sunday, July 16, representatives from all eight Pecos League Mountain Division teams will make the trek to West Texas for the league’s annual All-Star Game.