Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Devine picked up two monster wins over District 27-4A foes Pleasanton and Carrizo Springs over the last week to boost momentum and confidence as the postseason begins next week at a time and place to be determined as of press time on February 17.
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To the dismay of many Eagles fans…one in particular (if ya know, you know)…Devine withstood a fourth quarter rally by Pleasanton to get the win 65-63 on Sessions Court on February 13.
Mason Beaver and Christian Beaver tied for game-high scoring honors with 20 points each while Mason led the way in rebounding with 10. Christian had 9.
Karson Ray had 9 points and had four humongous blocked shots throughout the game.
Devine dominated the game throughout, but it definitely got hairy the last 90 seconds of the game after the Horses built what looked like a more than comfortable 10-point lead at 61-51. However, Pleasanton sank four consecutive free throws after a couple of Devine technical fouls to pull within 6 points. In a blink of an eye, Pleasanton added another two-point shot after getting the ball at halfcourt to make it uncomfortable at 61-57 with 1:22 to go.
Being pressured all the way up court, Mason made a full court layup to put Devine up 63-57 at the 1:16 mark. Consecutive Eagle layups closed the gap to 63-61 with 37: to go. Ray’sean hit a free throw to make it 64-63 with :27 on the clock then hit another free throw with :12 to go to give Devine a big four-point advantage at 65-63m essentially making Pleasanton’s last two free throws a nonfactor.
Warhorse Nation definitely showed out for senior night as the stands were full and the atmosphere was electric from the opening tip.
Devine led early 13-10 and was also up 31-21 at the break. The Horses held on to that 10-point lead going into the fourth quarter as they were ahead 44-34.
Devine had as much as a 15-point lead but if District 27 4A action has taught us anything it is that no lead is safe.
Pleasanton’s 29-21 fourth quarter scoring run was not enough to erase the full deficit, allowing Devine to leave their home court for the final time in 2026 with a win.
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Warhorses grind out wins over Pleasanton, Carrizo Springs
The Varsity Warhorse basketball team pose with their seniors after their final home game of the season against Carrizo Springs. Photo by Brigid Howard.
