Lady Pirates 3rd at HOKA Meet in Round Rock

The Varsity Lytle Lady Pirates won third with a score of 181 at the HOKA meet in Round Rock last weekend.

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
The Lady Pirate Cross Country team rebounded quite nicely from their Islander Splash showing to take the third spot of 38 teams in the HOKA Invitational at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock this past Saturday morning. Lytle scored 181 points to finish behind nemesis Poth who scored 120 and Hamilton who posted 173.

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Lytle JV XC makes believers at River City; Lady Pirates champs, Pirates 3rd

PIRATE XC JV -Isabella, Kimora, and Addison keep the pace as they competed in the River City CC Meet.

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
The JV Pirate Cross Country team were crowned champions at the River City Believers Invitational Saturday in San Antonio while the Lady Pirates also impressed garnering a third place finish.

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Devine’s 7th Grade Volleyball Maroon and Gold Teams Split the Wins Against Uvalde’s A and B-Teams

Shana Beaty
Staff writer
On Monday, September 25th, Devine’s 7th grade Volleyball A-Team added another win to their record beating Uvalde in two consecutive sets, 25-16, 25-20 making their district record 5-0; and season record 7-1.

Coach Amber Aguilar was really proud of how aggressively the Fillys played against Uvalde saying, “Uvalde definitely gave us a challenge, but my girls held their own because my team is good at handling pressure.” Aguilar also shared her feelings regarding their level of play and how her girls are really playing as a team. She stated, “These girls are going to do some great things in the near future and I can’t wait to see it!”
A-TEAM STATS
SERVICE POINTS: Emma McIver-8, Kalli Bedford-8, Karsyn Mann-5, Halli Carroll-4, Olivia Taylor-2, Reese Schueling-1
ACES: McIver-3, Bedford-3, Mann-1
ASSISTS: McIver-3, Taylor-1
ATTACKS: Dresden Talamantes-3, Hali Carroll-3, McIver and Bedford each w/1
KILLS: McIver-4, Carroll-3, Talamantes-2, Mann and Taylor each w/1
DIGS: McIver-4, Carroll-4, Talamantes-3, Schueling-3, Mann-2, Taylor and Jessa Mata each w/1
Devine Middle School’s 7th Volleyball B-Team lost to Uvalde in 3 sets, 14-25, 25-16, 10-15. Coach Amber Aguilar can’t say enough about how much her B-Team is improving with each game they play, stating, “This group of girls has so much desire to get better and that’s what I want for them. And they ARE getting better, and gaining some confidence. It’s important that their skills improve, but it’s also important to me that they have a positive experience. They are improving every day and I’m proud of their efforts.”
B-TEAM STATS  
SERVICE POINTS: Mallory Geries-8, Maya McElwee-7, Mila Sorrell-5, Nyla Jackson-1
ACES: Sorrell-2, McElwee-1
ATTACKS: Nayeli Munoz-1
KILLS: Presley Freeburn-1, Jackson-1, Geries-1, Kaytie Klein-1
ASSISTS: None
BLOCKS: none
DIGS: Klein-1
District Record: 1-4

Devine Homecoming is a TWO-DAY event!Oct. 13 and 14

1987 DHS HOMECOMING COURT: left to right – Fr. Cindy Gomez, Sr. Amy Buckles, Sr. Shana McGinnis, 1986 Queen Mary Wilms, 1987 Queen Tammy Langley, Sr. Anna Del Toro, Jr. Bridget Hoog, and Soph. Desiree Hernandez.

FRIDAY FOOTBALL & SATURDAY SOCIAL
For ALL Devine Ex-Students & Teachers from ALL years
DEVINE HOMECOMING IS A TWO-DAY EVENT! There will be lots to do and celebrate at Homecoming and it is too much for just one evening! So, we have two days to celebrate! A little something for everyone!

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JV Arabians spike Pleasanton 3-1

Arabian JV hitter #6 Bella Flores goes up for a spike. Photo by Joanie DuBose.

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
In three exciting sets, the JV Arabian volleyball team downed Pleasanton in three sets 25-21, 19-25, 17-15. The JV Arabians played a non-district match against San Antonio FEAST last night before taking on Somerset and Pearsall Friday and Tuesday respectively.
Stats
Digs Katie Rios 10, Dani Gutierrez 8, Payton Applewhite 6, Cami Carroll 6, Margarita Vizcarra 5, Bella Flores 5 Aces Gutierrez 3, Flores 3, Rios 1 Kills Carroll 8, Flores 6, Vizcarra 3, Taylin Herrera 1 Assists Vizcarra 21.

8th Grade Fillys Earn Another Win in District

8th Grade #11 Leslie Perez sends one over the net as teamates look on.

Shana Beaty
Staff writer
The Devine Filly 8th grade volleyball A-team played against Pearsall to win an exciting game improving their district record to 3-1, and 5-2 for the season. The Fillys beat the Pearsall Dogies playing 3 sets to win 25-15, then losing 26-28, and then claiming their victory in the third game, 25-19. Coach Julie Oropeza said, “This game was certainly not our best, but these girls weathered the storm and came through with the win.

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Buentello, Rizo named NHSKing & Queen

Natalia High School named the 2023 Homecoming King & Queen Brianna Rizo and Luis Buentello (pictured on right) this past Friday night.
Other NHS Homecoming representatives were:
HOSA Representative Sarah Kanagusico Micaiah Patterson (not pictured)
Miss Mustang Angelina Solis & Mr. Mustang Luis Buentello
NHS Representatives Tyli Ventimiglia & Madison Wolf
Marvelous Mustangs Kayden Maddox & Bailey Moore
FFA Representatives Denton Nelson & Jalynn Guzman
Band Representatives Kate Robinson & Anthony Guevara
Freshman Representatives Leonardo Buentello & Sofia Vera
Sophomore Representatives Rudy Cruz & Aryanna Ramirez
Junior Class Representatives Kira Jimenez & Jason Huron
Senior Class Representatives Skylyene Gallegos & Esteban Saldaña
Senior Class Representatives Jesus Alfaro & Eliana Mason
Senior Class Representatives Brianna Rizo & Luis Buentello.