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The Alpine Cowboys finished the regular season as the hottest team in the Pecos League, and it was not particularly close. The o6 Cowboys went an astonishing 23-2 in the month of July, rising from the depths of fifth place in the Mountain Division all the way up to second and just a half game back of first. Alpine ended the season on a 13-game winning streak to finish 36-16 and will host the Trinidad Triggers in the first round of the playoffs.

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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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