Sports
Bucks topple Panthers in West Texas Shootout
The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks have returned home from the West Texas Shootout Tournament that was held last week, where they would finish tournament play sitting 2-2. “Always a great competition! Estacado is ranked 7th in the state for a reason.
Lady Bucks enter district play with a bang
The Lady Bucks won their first two district games last week. On Wednesday, December 13 they faced the Presidio Blue Devils in a district away game and on Friday they returned home for a district home opener against Compass Academy from Odessa.
Sports Schedule
FIGHTIN’BUCK BASKETBALL Dec. 28-30 Caprock Tournament-Lubbock TBD Jan.
Women’s basketball coach receives award
E.J. Smith, head coach of the Lobo women’s basketball team was presented with the Academic Excellence in Coaching Award for 2022-2023 on November 29. The award was established to recognize coaches who make an outstanding effort to support the academic success of studentathletes.
Fightin’ Bucks return home from tournament
The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks played several teams during the Denver City tournament. The Bucks narrowly lost a few of the games, with a 49-43 fall to Levelland, followed by a 68-60 win against Liberty, before another close loss to Slaton.
Lady Bucks enter district play
On December 7, the Lady Bucks entered the Denver City tournament, playing the Denver City Mustangs first, losing 6525. In this game against the Mustangs, the Lady Bucks fought hard but didn’t withstand the attacks of the opposing team.
Lady Bucks win first home game
The Lady Bucks played their first home game against the Van Horn Eagles last Tuesday. In the non-district game, the Lady Bucks came out on top 57-29.
Lady Lobos clinch conference opener
In a battle to the end, the Sul Ross Lady Lobos eeked out a win against the University of the Ozarks Eagles in last Thursday’s conference match-up at the Pete P. Gallego Center. The Lady Lobos defeated the Eagles 82-73.
