Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Devine defeated Uvalde 66-22 December 13 to open District 27-4A 1-0 prior to their December 17 tilt at the newly named Sessions Court at Devine Student Activity Center.
“We had a great first quarter which we were up 20-0 and then went into half 39-8,” Head Coach Hannah Thompson stated Tuesday right at press time. “The girls played with high energy, everyone contributed, and it was an overall fun game.”
Airyanna Rodriguez led with 14 points and Natalie Valle scored 12.
No other stats were available due to a mix up.
vs La Vernia
The Arabians pulled out a thriller in La Vernia 35-34 as Natalia Valle scored 16 points to lead Devine. Kylie Monreal and Airyanna Rodriguez each chipped in 7 while Oakly Malone nailed a huge 3-pointer in the fourth quarter and Kenadi Marek added 2 points.
Malone’s three-pointer tied the game at 32 in the waning moments, and Valle’s last of her four threes on the night proved to be the game-winner as La Vernia’s last second three-point attempt doinked off the rim to give the Arabians the electrifying victory.
Free throws did not translate into “free points” for the Lady Bears as they bricked 13 of 25 attempts in their loss.
Upcoming
The Arabians play Pleasanton December 21 and Pearsall December 31 to close out 2024.
