John L. “Jake” Campsey, Sr. of Huntington Station, NY (formerly of Devine, Texas) passed away on January 28, 2024 at the age of 80.
He was the beloved husband of Theresa, loving dad of John (Deborah) Campsey, Jr., Stephanie Campsey and Tara (Stephen) Guth, and cherished “Poppy” of Carol Ann, Johnny, Dylan, Addison and Peyton.
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Deep Breath
Well I watched my one football game of the year, and it was a good one. We didn’t even make it through the whole thing though before we had to go home, getting old I guess. But we saw the riveting overtime quarter once we got back home and then drifted off to sleep quickly.
Arabians either outright champions or co-champs after Floresville game
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Head Coach Jim Sessions and Arabian Nation is waking up this morning already knowing whether they are the outright District 29-4A Champions or if they have the Co-Champ distinction after last night’s league-closing tilt against the Jaguars.
Devine was 11-0 and Floresville was 10-1 going into the February 6 affair with the only blemish on the Jaguars record was a 44-30 loss to the Arabians back on January 12.
vs Somerset
As one can surmise from the 50-22 score of this one, the Arabians led in all major statistical categories in route to their 26th win of the season over the Lady Bulldogs in Somerset. Natalie Valle led the way with 17 points, Denise Contreras added 16 while defensively Valle, Liah Romero, Airyanna Rodriguez, and Kylie Monreal alternated swatting shot attempts…
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Warhorses knock off Pearsall; still alive for playoff spot
Warhorse #4 Tanner Davis pulls down a rebound with teammates #14 Cecilio DeLaGarza #23 Eli Contreras and #1 Devo Dixon
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Devine took a huge step in possibly qualifying for the state playoffs as they took down Pearsall last Friday 60-50 on the Mavericks home court. This win put Devine back in the fourth spot of District 29-4A but still need some magic to happen over the course of their last three games.
vs Pearsall
The Horses used a big 19-5 second quarter surge to help them defeat Pearsall 60-50 on February 2. Devine dropped their first two games of the season against Pearsall by double digits each time but was more than ready for the challenge in this one as they built a lead as big as 19 points before closing out the 10-point win.
Even though the Horses were the visitors, they shot the ball well, hitting 40% of their shots while holding the Mavericks to 32% on their home court. Devine also made 10 of 18 free throws compared to 3 of 12 for their counterparts.
Four Horses hit double figures led by Tanner Davis and Makhi Burford who each drained 16 points while Mason Beaver and Elijah Contreras each scored 10. Contreras had a good night on the glass as well hauling down 9 rebounds.
Stats vs Pearsall
Tanner Davis 16 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals; Makhi Burford 16 points, 4 rebounds,1 assist;…
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Frausto, Torres claim gold; Arabian Powerlifting runner-up in Natalia
Arabian Powerlifters Savannah Parker, Jeralynn Colburn, Brooke Falcon, Darilynn Garcia, Ainsley Buvinghausen, Samantha Vera, Alanna Frausto, Eva Camarillo, Shaylie Cantu, Amya Polen, Andrea Rios, and Gia Yracheta.
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Devine and Natalia powerlifting programs continued their intense battle for supremacy this 2024 season January 31 in Mustang Country. Each meet’s final results in which they have competed head-to-head have been extremely close, and last week’s was no different.
The Arabians fell two points shy of the team championship as the Lady Mustangs claimed the 50-48 advantage in the final standings.
Viviana Torres and Alanna Frausto each claimed gold…
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8th Fillys next move is to Arabian hoops
Greeley Malone drives with Gigi Madrid following.
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
The next time these band of 8th grade Filly hoopsters take the court will be as freshman Arabians as Devine played its season finale last Monday against Uvalde.
“Overall, it was a successful season for both teams,” stated Coach Leigh Anne McIver. “Their growth was evident each time they stepped onto the court. They were pushed to get out of their comfort zones each day in practice. I feel like they really grew their knowledge on how to move the ball around on offense and how to look for the open spots/players against different defenses.”
The Fillys were aggressive…
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7th Fillys close out ’23-’24 basketball season
7th Grade Filly Basketball Team…..Back row- #44 Karsyn Mann, #32 Emma McIver, Coach Kara Stacy, #33 Kallisyn Bedford, #4 Amy Outlaw, front row- #12 Megan Miller,#3 Jessa Mata,#1 Hali Carroll, #15 Dresden Talamantes, and #21 Presley Freeburn
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Coach Kara Stacy and her 7th grade Fillys played their final games of the 2023-2024 season in Uvalde last Monday evening. The B-Team began the night with a heartbreaking, 14-12 loss while the A-Team finished on a high note 32-9.
“There is a lot of potential in this 7th grade group for both teams and I can’t wait to see what they will do next year and beyond!” Stacy said in general about her squad moving forward next season.
B-Team
The B-Team Fillys put their heart and soul into this final game, but sometimes the ball just does not bounce in a team’s…
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7th Colts drop two to Uvalde
7th grade Colts #20 Nolan Beaty, #21 Uriah Thompson, #4 Logan Alexander, #31 Johnny Martinez, and #32 Steven Caballero look intently for the next play.
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Having to move what should have been a home affair to Uvalde due to Devine’s current water situation, the Colts dropped both contests to the Coyotes and played their last game of the season Monday in Del Rio.
A-Team
The A-teamers fell behind early and could not get shots to drop as Uvalde won 44-23. The Colts fell behind by 10 after the first seven minutes and could never quite turn the corner to get things…
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Local athletes chosen to play in 1st Annual SA Sports All-Star Game March 24
#50 Liah Romero, #40 Denise Contreras, and #10 Makhi Burford
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Devine’s Makhi Burford, Denise Contreras, and Liah Romero, Lytle’s Calyssa Sevier, and Natalia’s Jordan Roberts are tabbed to participate in the 1st Annual San Antonio Sports All-Star Basketball Game Sunday, March 24. Some of the best players from around in area are slotted to play inside the Northside Sports Gym at 1:45pm.
Burford, Contreras, Roberts, Romero, and Sevier will play for their respective TEAM BLACK squads while Sevier will also compete in the Skills Challenge.
1A-4A Boys Roster
BLACK TEAM Makhi Burford-Devine, Jordan Roberts-Natalia, Aidan DeHoyos and Nathan Guevara-Poth, Kei Cardenas-La Vernia, David Hernandez and Connor Parkinson-Floresville, Joe Galloway and Isaac McCrea-San Antonio Christian, Trevion Steen and Jeremiah Conaway-YMLA, Luke Moses and Carl White-Nixon Smiley, Max George Antonian, Taylor Massey-Uvalde GOLD TEAM James Livingston-San Antonio Cole, Noah Green-Randolph, Carson Bloes-Davenport,…
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Jordan Roberts
Calyssa Sevier
Arabian golf swings its way to home tourney Championship!
Arabians took 1st place in the Devine Golf Tournament. Pictured above are Abby Saunders, Lily Lawless, Brianna Balderrama, Brianna Schaefer, Gabriella Morales, Kelsey Dishman, and Kaylee Romano.
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
A little morning frost on the ground and a cold breeze in the air later turned into a beautiful day for the Arabians to host not only their first tournament of the season but to also hoist their first of what they hope are many championship plaques as the 2024 season is now teed up and ready to swing into action.
Devine shot a nice 371 that smoked D’Hanis and their 420…
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