7th Colts split with Pearsall

7th grade Colt #22 Moses Contreras drives downcourt.

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
The 7th grade Colts split a pair against the Mavericks in Pearsall January 22. The B-Team got a 22-point win while the A-Team dropped a close one by three points.
The Colts next play in Uvalde Thursday, February 3 then due to water problems in Devine host their annual A-Team tournament in Hondo Saturday, February 5. Devine ends their season in Del Rio Monday, February 7.
B-Team
The B-Team Bombers pitched a 22-0 shutout in Pearsall’s auxiliary gym as the Colt offense was on a roll and their defensive intensity was unmatched, evident by Abraham Arteaga’s dive and recovery…

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7th Fillys Tournament Champions!

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
The 7th grade Filly teams had quite the week last week, going 4-0 including the A-Team’s championship performance in their own tournament! Devine defeated Hondo 44-10 in game one then slid by Crystal City 28-22 to claim the hardware.
Meanwhile, the A and B teams defeated Pearsall January 22 in their home tilts that evening.
“I am super-proud of the way these girls played last week,” Coach Kara Stacy stated. “I am looking forward to ending the season on a good note for both teams!)
The Fillys closed….

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7th Colts hoops report vs Carrizo Springs

7th grade A team Colt #11 Kash Esparza passes to teammate with #13 Collier Paige at Carrizo’s game.

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
The 7th grade Colts split the pair of games with visiting Carrizo Springs on a rare Wednesday night affair. The B-Team began the night losing a close one, while the A-Team put away the Wildcats with a big fourth quarter.
A-Team
A strong, close-out fourth quarter propelled the 7th grade A-Team to victory over Carrizo Springs 34-26. Tied at 22 after three complete periods of play, Devine simply dominated the last seven minutes outscoring the Wildcats 12-4 to claim the thrilling victory in front of their home crowd.
Jordan Beaver scored 8 of his game-high 15 points in the fourth quarter, while Collier Paige and Kash Esparza…

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7th Colts thump Bulldogs

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
The 7th grade Colts started their second round of district identically to how their season began with huge wins by both the B and A teams over Bandera. The only difference was this time their victories came on the road, and there were no pregnant mamas in the parking lot looking to start a fight after the game. If you know, you know.
B-Team
The B-Team Bombers won decisively 29-13 as Bentley Gutierrez and Israel Casas each dropped 8 points on the Bulldogs. Six of Gutierrez’s points came from long range as he knocked down two three-pointers.
Devine got out to a commanding…

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7th Fillys fry Lady Dogs

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
The 7th Grade Filly hoops squads tamed quickly what bite the Lady Bulldogs may have had and sent Bandera home with two losses last Thursday as both the B and A team’s claimed victories.
“Both teams did a great job getting their eyes up, looking down the floor on offense which gave us a number of opportunities for fast breaks,” Coach Kara Stacy stated about the developing…

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7th Colts downed by Del Rio

#13 Collier Paige with the jump shot

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Del Rio, yes, 6A Del Rio made their annual trip to Devine Monday to take on the Colts in the DMS Gymnasium. Both the A and B teams were sent up the river by the Rams.
“We didn’t come out with a win, but I am proud of the effort the boys gave,” said Coach Lupe Torres.
B-Team
Things started off well for the B-Team Bombers as they jumped out to an early 10-8 lead. That success was short-lived as the Rams stormed back and then some to take…

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8th Fillys take on Pearsall

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
The 8th grade Filly hoop teams continued their season a week ago in Pearsall against the Lady Doggies. The B-Team wound up in a 15-all tie while the A-Team won easily 36-7/
B-Team
Devine took a 9-8 lead into the break before Pearsall got that one point back in the second half as the teams tied at 15. There are no overtimes in B-Team ball games.
“These girls played well despite ending in a tie with Pearsall,” said Coach Leigh Anne McIver. “It was a very physical game where a lot of fouls were not called but the girls really held their composure. We had a lot of good looking…

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7th Colts basketball results

#1 Jordan Beaver with free throw to tie game late in the 4th quarter.

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
The 7th grade Colts traveled to Uvalde Monday afternoon to take on the Coyotes. Devine played two competitive games but came out on the short end of each contest.
A-Team
The A-Team lost a gut-wrencher 17-15 as both offenses struggled to get favorable runs going throughout the game. Devine hit a three-pointer as their only points in the first quarter then managed a single free throw in the second frame.
The Colts scored 7 points in the third before finishing the game with three made free throws in the fourth…

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