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Local Police Report

Natalia Police Report

10/27/2025 – Officer responded to an accident on FM 471 and 8th, no injuries reported.
10/27/2025 – Officers were dispatched to Mustang Ridge for a suspicious person; officers made contact with a male individual and resolved the situation.
10/28/2025 – Officer was dispatched to the 6th and Pearson for an accident that had occurred, no injuries reported.
10/28/2025 – Officer initiated a traffic stop on Hwy 132 when vehicle refused to stop and began to pursue the vehicle, it came to a stop at CR 6721.
11/1/2025 – Officers were dispatched to the 300 Blk of Aubrey for a civil matter.

Devine Police Report

October 24
8:41AM – Complainant advised of speeding vehicle up and down Littleton Dr during weekday mornings between 7 and 8 am.
14:00PM – Complainant on Hondo Ave E called in reference to hurricane fence being cut and someone going onto property. Requesting documentation for employer (AEP).
21:57PM – Shop owner on Hondo Ave W advised they are remodeling and will be on location all night.
22:51PM – Complainant on Dixon Dr reported suspicious activity. Police identified male who were moving his pickup truck home after business hours.
October 25
5:00AM – Down powerline in crosswalk and business parking lot on Hondo Ave. AEP notified; public works provided barricades for outside lanes.
6:45AM – TXDot notified that lights at four corners SH 132, Colonial Pkwy, W Hondo Ave and Windy Knoll Dr are all flashing red.
22:29PM – Complainant on Jack Nicklaus Dr report hearing possible shots fired in area. Check area but unable to locate. Area appeared to be okay.
23:38PM – Officer issued warrant to male subject on Rossville Rd. Subject jailed. Cited for poss of drug paraphernalia.
October 26
4:39AM – Officer dispatched to major accident on IH 35 MM 122 S.
11:21AM – Complainant on College Ave notified of tree falling on powerlines northeast corner of intersection. Public works set barricades, no traffic hazard.
11:56AM – Officer dispatched to IH 35 SB to assist – traffic not moving over for Love’s repair vehicle with disabled 18 wheeler.
16:53PM – Complainant on IH 35 S called regarding possible vehicle fire. No flames seen only smoke. Fire department made scene and spoke with vehicle owner.
17:30PM – Officer initiated stop on Transportation Dr N. Cited female driver for DWLI.
October 27
19:47PM – Complainant on Rossville Rd observed a female who appeared to be about to jump fence into backyard when complainant was returning to residence. Located female and advised her to stay off the property.
19:50PM – Officer dispatched to Hondo Ave E for a minor accident.
21:00PM – Complainant on IH 35 SB advised of gray car speeding with tail lights off. Unable to locate.
21:00PM – Complainant on Colonial Pkwy called regarding male subject seen in parking lot near electric box. All was clear.
23:22PM – Officer intiated stop on Transportation Dr. Female subject was cited for DWLI.
23:25PM – Natalia PD requesting assistance on traffic stop due to other people coming up to stop.
October 28
8:37AM – Complainant on Hondo Ave W called in reference to 18 wheeler that lost its trailer and is blocking traffic. Truck moved off roadway.
10:50AM – Complainant on Briscoe Ave called in reference to incident that occurred one week ago – someone struck her mailbox.
13:23PM – Complainant on Hayden Ave advised of male subject in all black clothing yelling on property. Subject was identified by police. Subject departed in black Hyundai. Unable to locate.
October 29
7:23 AM – Officer dispatched to Hondo Ave E for a major accident.
8:56AM – Complainant on Hondo Ave E called in reference to bags found while taking out trash near gas pumps. One contained a firearm. Officer took possession and logged into property.
9:42AM – Late entry occurred on 10/23/25 at 1940 hours. Officer initiated stop on Hondo Ave W and cited male driver for DWLI.
16:18PM – Complainant on College Ave. called in reference to a possible burglary. Officers made location but nothing was taken. Door was possibly blown open by heavy winds.
18:40PM – Officer dispatched to assist MCSO with execution of search warrant.
October 30
8:05AM – Complainant on Hayden Ave. called in reference to a suspicious vehicle that parks overnight under oak tree each day. Driver was identified; all good.
8:44AM – Complainant called in reference to a phone scam. No money exchanged or sent.
19:50PM – Complainant on Upson Dr N reported loud music and yelling coming from the residence. No loud music was heard, kids were yelling, all okay.
22:06PM – Complainant on Windy Knoll called about male and female arguing in roadway, slamming vehicle doors. Officer checked area but unable to locate.
23:30PM – Complainant on Hondo Ave advised she and her son were in a verbal disturbance in parking lot. Caller advised nothing physical, only wanted it documented.
October 31
22:24PM – Complainant on IH 35 reported gray Dodge Caravan almost hit guardrail and exited MM122. Officers check area but unable to locate.

Lytle Police Report

Monday, October 27
12:24 AM – Wyatt Earp @ Open Range Way – Officer responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle that resulted in the citation and release of a 19 year old male for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
10:07 AM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer received a phone call from a male regarding a lost wallet with credit cards, a driver’s license, and $130 cash while at the HEB Plus on the 25th.
10:26 AM – 14300 Blk. Railroad St. – Officers discovered an unauthorized brush fire without a permit. The resident was advised of the burn ban.
10:58 AM – Wisdom Rd. @ Newton St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for an expired motor vehicle registration and discovered that the vehicle had two different license plates. Both plates were confiscated.
11:34 AM – 14930 Main St. – Officer spoke to a male regarding an incident that occurred in Paris, Texas. The caller was advised to call the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office.
12:52 PM – 14930 Main St. – Officer responded to a report of loud music from a black pickup but was unable to locate it.
1:09 PM – 19500 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
Tuesday, October 28
12:20 AM – 20200 Blk. IH 35 – Officers responded for a 911 hang up but could not locate the caller.
7:16 AM – S. Somerset St. @ Lytle-Somerset St. – Officers responded a report of road rage and contacted both drivers. Everything was okay.
10:15 AM – N. Somerset St. @ Oak St. – Officer was flagged down for information regarding how to report credit card fraud for an incident that occurred in Devine.
11:48 AM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a report of a possible shoplifter. A juvenile and her mother were issued a Criminal Trespass Warning.
12:18 PM – Lytle PD – Officer met with a complainant regarding surrendering old ammunition. The ammo was placed in safekeeping for destruction.
5:06 PM – FM 2790 @ Laredo St. – Officer received a phone call regarding a reckless driver who threw a beer at him. The incident occurred outside the city limits of Lytle, and he was referred to the Medina County Sheriff’s Office.
6:28 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to assist a patient having a medical emergency.
11:34 PM – 19700 Blk. IH 35 – Officer observed a silver Volvo that had been parked on the side of the road for the past five days. The vehicle was impounded to prevent a possible accident.
Wednesday, October 29
11:03 AM – 15100 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to a report of a Halloween Skeleton being stolen from the front of the store, valued at $75.
1:41 PM – 14400 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a verbal disturbance. The female departed before the officer’s arrival.
1:48 PM – Lytle PD – Officer met with a male regarding an altercation at the Burger King Drive-thru.
2:02 PM – Assist Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office – 200 Blk. Brooke Meadow – Officers responded outside the city limits of Lytle to assist with an active verbal disturbance.
2:56 PM – 15300 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to a report of a found syringe. The syringe was with a vial for cancer treatment and was placed back into the trash can.
3:30 PM – Lytle PD – Officer met with a male regarding an update on a previous criminal mischief case.
4:30 PM – Assist Atascosa EMS – 15400 Blk. Laredo St. – Officer responded to assist a patient having a medical emergency.
6:31 PM – Assist Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office – 280 Blk. Falling Leaf Dr. – Officer responded outside the city limits of Lytle to assist with an active medical alert alarm. Upon arrival, it was discovered to be a false alarm.
Thursday, October 30
1:39 AM Main St. @ McDonald St. – Officers initiated a traffic stop for driving without headlights, resulting in the citation and release of a 25 year old female for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
3:03 AM – Assist Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office – FM 3175 @ Ala Blanca Dr. – Officers responded outside the city limits of Lytle to assist with a vehicle vs deer traffic accident.
11:55 AM – 14800 Blk. Lytle-Somerset St. – Officer responded to a report of a box truck in the roadway.
12:19 PM – Houston St. @ N. Prairie St. – Officers responded to a report of a male wearing a black cap, red sweater, and black jeans jumping the fence at the Primary School but could not locate him.
12:21 PM – Assist Medina County Sheriff’s Office – CR 6710 @ Canal Road – Officer responded outside the city limits of Lytle to assist with a male evading on foot. MCSO detained the suspect without the assistance of the LPD.
5:55 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
6:10 PM – 15400 Blk. Cottage St. – Officer responded to an information report regarding the Lytle ISD. The information was relayed to the Medina County Sheriff’s School Resource Officer.
8:30 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to speak with an elderly female having a disagreement with her adult son.
10:54 PM – IH 35 – Officer responded to a report of a reckless driver and was unable to locate the vehicle.
11:15 PM – 14500 Blk. Open Range – Officer observed a suspicious vehicle. Everything was okay.
Friday, October 31
8:49 AM – FM 2790 @ FM 463 – Officer observed a stranded vehicle and assisted in pushing the car out of the roadway.
8:52 AM – 6300 Blk. SH 132 – Officer spoke to a complainant regarding a piece of plywood leaning against the business.
8:54 AM – 3800 Blk. SH 132 – Officer spoke to a complainant on the phone regarding speeding 18-wheelers outside the city limits of Lytle.
9:30 AM – Lytle PD – Officer spoke to a complainant regarding a traffic accident that occurred on October 25th that was not reported to the Lytle PD.
11:49 AM – 14600 Blk. FM 2790 – Officers attended the Bank Halloween event.
2:05 PM – 15200 Park Place – Officers responded to an active alarm. The resident advised it was a false alarm.
2:09 PM – 20200 Blk. IH 35 – Officers responded to a report of an intoxicated male. The male was not intoxicated. Everything was okay.
3:10 PM – 14800 Blk. Railroad St. – Officer received a phone call about a male in blue scrubs hitchhiking.
5:30 PM – 18900 Blk of FM 2790 – Officers provided a bus escort for the Cross-Country Team.
5:38 PM – 15800 Blk. CR 681 – Officer observed an unauthorized burn. The resident extinguished the fire.
7:05 PM – 15300 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to unlock a 2006 Mitsubishi Galant.
7:11 PM – Saddle Ridge @ Huckleberry – Officers were flagged down for a report of a male drinking and driving. a 37 year old male was cited and released to his spouse for an open container violation.
8:48 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a report of a foul odor coming from the back of a pickup to discover it was rancid shrimp from a recent fishing trip to the coast.
9:50 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to an unwanted customer with a CTW. A 39 year old male was arrested on a Criminal Trespass Notice issued in January 2025. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
9:56 PM – IH 35 Frontage Rd. @ FM 3175 – Officers initiated a traffic stop for a male on an ATV. A 50 year old male was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
10:58 PM – 19000 Blk. N. Prairie St. – Officers responded to the death of a 72-year-old male.
Saturday, November 01
12:01 AM – Rocky’s Circle – Officers responded to a report of a vehicle going door-to-door, asking for candy. The driver and occupants were asked to leave the area.
3:30 AM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a report of a male sleeping behind the wheel in the drive-thru. A 39 year old male was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
11:38 AM – 18900 Blk. FM 2790 – Officers provided a bus escort for the Lytle High School Band.
12:03 PM – 14600 Blk. FM 2790 – Officers responded to a report of a smash-and-grab out of a glass case. The two males stole approximately. $17,000 worth of gold chains. The case is under investigation.
12:17 PM – 15200 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a report of a suicidal male. The 51-year-old male was transported to the Camino Real Crisis Center for an Emergency Detention.
12:48 PM – 19700 Blk. Bruce St. – Officers responded to a report of a suicidal female. The 31-year-old female was transported to the Camino Real Crisis Center for an Emergency Detention.
1:30 PM – 19965 FM 2790 – Officer responded to the Camino Real Crisis Center to transport a 31-year-old female to Laurel Ridge Treatment Center for a higher level of care.
6:54 PM – 15100 Blk. Magnolia St. – Officers responded to a verbal family disturbance.
7:18 PM – 19400 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a hit-and-run traffic accident with no reported injuries.
11:04 PM – IH 35 Frontage Rd. @ Lytle-Somerset St. – Officers initiated a traffic stop for driving on the improved shoulder, which resulted in a vehicle pursuit. An 18 year old male was arrested for Evading Arrest or Detention in a Vehicle, and Evading Arrest or Detention on foot. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
Sunday, November 02
12:33 AM – All Railroad Crossings in Lytle – Officers responded to a detached Union Pacific Train Detachment. Union Pacific was advised, and the situation was resolved shortly after.
1:42 AM – FM 2790 & IH 35 Frontage Road – Officer responded and provided a bus escort for the Lytle High School for the LHS Band.
11:02 PM – McDonald St. @ IH 35 Frontage Rd. – Officers initiated a traffic stop for a defective headlight, which resulted in the citation and release of a 25 year old male for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

HARTS Christmas Social Dec. 8 in Devine; no meeting in November

Huajilla Area Retired Teachers and Staff members attended the TRTA District 20 Fall Conference in Boerne on October 23. Pictured above are Dottie Wolff, assistant to HARTS President; Cindy Howard, Health and Safety chair; Lola Hill, former book project chair; Walter Huegele, former book project committee; Irene Dubberly, District 20 Membership and Volunteer Services Chair committee chair and HARTS Secretary; Sam Dubberly, Member Services and Retirement Ed chair; Maria Elizondo, Treasurer. Not pictured are Bertha Benedetti, Parliamentarian, and Joe Benedetti.

The Huajilla Area Retired Teacher and Staff (HARTS) held its monthly meeting on Monday, October 27 at the First Baptist Church in Hondo beginning at 10 am. Lewis Stroud offered the opening prayer and blessing, followed by members singing “God Bless America.”
President Earline Schlortt welcomed the 50 members and 3 guests. A special welcome was extended to Sally Bader who recently retired from Hondo ISD as a high school business teacher. Schlortt then introduced the current officers including past president Marianne Garrett, then recognized Wendy Maxwell, Marianne Garrett, Ethel Martin, Kathleen Outlaw, Jean Sexton, Jim Rigby, including herself as October birthday celebrants, and Lewis Stroud, who will observe his birthday in November. Members honored birthday celebrants with the birthday song.
The minutes from the September meeting and the Treasurer’s report were accepted for filing
Communications Chair Betsy Polgue reported that a thank you note acknowledging Karen Muennink for scholarship funds donated in memory of her mother, May Belle Howard, as well as for Troy Langfeld, Joan Langfeld, Brenda Langley and Ted Outlaw. Nora Winkler, who has donated and stored numerous books for the Book Project, was also thanked for her hard work on the Book Project Committee.
Polgue has also sent sympathy cards to the families of former educators who have passed away and has sent get well cards to members who have had surgeries and other medical issues.
Membership chair Elaine Neuman reported that there are 172 state members and of those, 91 have local status.
Ken Hanson, Legislative Chair, reminded members to vote early, or on November 4 on the 17 state propositions as well for local communities who have additional items on the ballot. Members can log in the League of Women Voters site or the Medina.tx.org for additional explanations about the propositions.
Cindy Howard, Health and Safety chair, called attention to a home safety checklist handout and advised members to check with their doctor to determine whether they should get vaccinated against the flu, Covid, shingles, pneumonia and RSV.
In the absence of Darlene Haby, Howard added that the books in storage need to be moved and sorted prior to the December meeting when they will be distributed to various groups. Schlortt added that on National Night Out, members Bertha Benedetti and Cindy Howard in Medina Valley/Castroville; Irene Dubberly, Elaine Neuman, John and Evelyn McAnelly in Hondo, and Earline Schlortt, Dottie Weynand, Esther Johnson in D’Hanis, all manned a booth, giving out free books. There will be other opportunities to provide these books free for the taking.
Brenda Prestage, Volunteer Services chair, reminded members to keep up to date with their volunteer hours through the end of the year.
Newly assigned volunteers for the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation informed members that November is Foundation Month, but since no meeting is held in November, members were asked to donate at this meeting and at the January meeting.
Wendy Maxwell, New Teacher Basket chair, thanked all who helped her with the new teacher baskets which were presented to one new teacher at each of the schools in the area: D’Hanis, Devine, Medina Valley, Sabinal, Leakey and Pearsall, and many members were able to see the photos of the winners in the local newspapers. This was an opportunity for public school staff to be introduced to and learn about the retired segment of the education profession.
Schlortt introduced guests Melissa Ramos, District 20 TRTA President, and her husband, Jesse Ramos on the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation Board. Jesse indicated that a generous donation to TRTF has resulted in additional funds to members who have serious needs that may go beyond the $200 to $500 generally provided, citing examples such as victims of the Guadalupe River flooding. Additionally, first-year teacher grants and classroom teacher grants are available, and all applications can be completed online.
Melissa Ramos provided a brief summary of the District 20 Fall Conference in Boerne which was attended by 150 TRTA members from the 13-county area. Ramos touched on Social Security and the repeal of the WEP and the GPO, federal provisions which denied rightfully earned Social Security to public school, firefighters, and law enforcement retirees, citing that retirees were from “double-dipping” from two retirement systems. Issues continue with surviving spouses who were denied applying for the benefits due them from the deceased spouse’s contributions. Many older people who have received a one-year (2024) retroactive lump sum payment will be burdened with much higher taxes which they may not be able to afford. The myriad of scenarios often requires specific resolution from the Social Security Administration, so members must become their own advocate to search the answers to their specific situation.
Dottie Weynand added more information which was covered at the Fall Conference which was attended by nine HARTS members.
D’Anna Baucom, AMBA representative provided extensive information about lucrative financial investments and other insurance, new travel options, cancer, dental and vision plans, long term care and other health solutions and details of the extensive services that come with the medical emergency air and ground transportation, among other services and programs available only to TRTA members.
Prior to adjournment, President Schlortt recognized TRTA retiree and Hondo Anvil Herald reporter Linda Perkins, with a small appreciation gift. Ms. Perkins, a former Hondo high school English teacher.
Schlortt reminded members about membership dues, and TRTF donations. She also requested that any member who has not done so consider volunteering for any committee.
There will be no meeting in November; the Christmas Social will be on December 8 at Triple C Restaurant in Devine beginning at 11 am. More information will be posted on Facebook and by email.

PIRATES ARE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONS ONCE AGAIN!

Jacob Cantu, Diego Reyna, Adrian Reyna, Sebastian Garcia, Nathan Garza, Bryan Montes-Rodriguez and Jaden Castro present the trophy in front of the Lytle’s home crowd before the Pirates’ game against Crystal City.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Back-to-back!
The Lytle Pirate Cross Country team put a stamp on their claim to being one of the best if not the best Class 3A team from the state of Texas over the last several seasons. Multiple State appearances and now claiming the distinction of being back-to-back State Champs says a ton about the incredible successes of Head Coach Gilbert Ruiz’s squads over…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Warhorses make school history at State Cross Country Meet

Warhorse Cross Country runners Shawn Lowe, Urijah Velasquez, Zach Guerra, Brody Lane, Zane Fritz, Ryan Botello, and Jesus Cisneros pose in front of their team tent prior to State competition.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Devine High School Cross Country teams have had a history of success, but that success level reached never attained heights on November 1 in Round Rock as the Warhorses became the first team in its existence to run in the State Meet.
Head Coach Hannah Thompson, assistant coach Erica Squier, and runners Urijah Velasquez, Zach Guerra, Shawn Lowe, Ryan Botello, Brody Lane, Zane Fritz, and Jesus Cisneros hit the course at Old Settlers Park while standout runner Jake Riou was sidelined by an unfortunate injury during district competition. Daniel Ballesteros went…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Arabians fall to Cuero in Bi-District volleyball

The Varsity Arabians break from their huddle during a thrilling match against Pleasanton. Photo by Brigid Howard.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Devine’s 2025 season came to an unceremonious ending October 30 in Seguin as the Arabians dropped their bi-district match against Cuero in straight sets 3-0. After what could be described as an up-and-down season, the 24-18 Arabians left everything they had on their final night of their postseason push.
“At times, we seemed to get away from what we know is successful for us as a team and Cuero was there to capitalize each time,” stated Head Coach Leigh Anne McIver. “Even though we struggled, we were still right in the thick of it throughout the night.”
The Lady Gobblers took both the first and third sets by identical 25-23 scores, each time thwarting the Arabians…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Coach Kara Stacy leads freshman Arabians to 14-1 mark

Freshman Arabian #5 Saleen Juarez focuses on the backline as coach Kara Stacy makes her voice heard during a thrilling match against Pleasanton. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The future of Devine volleyball looks bright as the freshman Arabians wrapped up an incredible 2025 season with a 14-1 overall record and an 8-1 mark in district play, earning a share of the district championship with the also 8-1 Floresville Jaguars.
The young squad led by Coach Kara Stacy showed poise, grit, and consistency beyond their years, displaying the type of energy and teamwork that bodes well for the future of the Arabian volleyball program which is under the direction of Head Coach Leigh Anne McIver.
Guided by…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Freshman Arabian volleyball Co-District Champions!

Freshman Arabians #6 Dresden Talamantes, #5 Saleen Juarez, #12 Karsyn Mann and #1 Kallisyn Bedford. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The Arabian freshman volleyball team recently put the wrap to their incredible 14-1 season with a tenaciously fought 2-1 win over Somerset that wound up being their final contest of the year due to Pearsall not being able to field a team on the final night of District 27-4A action.
With the dramatic win over the Lady Bulldogs, Coach Kara Stacy’s team ended its league schedule with an impressive 8-1 mark that guaranteed them a piece of the District Championship with Floresville, who also went 8-1 as each team’s sole loss came against the other.
“Due to unforeseen circumstances the freshman girls had to end their season a game early in District play,” Stacy stated. “However, the girls did not let that prevent them from finishing the season on a high note with a three-set thriller against an aggressive and scrappy Somerset team!”
There is…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Lytle Lady Pirates are young and eager to hit the hard wood

Lytle Lady Pirates stand together during the pledge of allegiance vs Jourdanton. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
Basketball season is upon us and the teams around county are raring to hit the court and showcase their skills. The Lytle Lady Pirates are itching to hit the hardwood this season and display the intensity and dedication they have on both sides of the ball.
Head coach Lori Wilson said the team will be exciting to watch this season. Wilson hopes to get into transition as often as possible but in the half court wants to play inside out basketball off the pick and roll.
“We will be screening and rolling and looking for our outside shooting,” Wilson said. “In the beginning we will try a little of everything and see what best suits the team.”
 This season, Wilson said she wants to be a lot more aggressive on the defensive side of the ball in order to create more scoring opportunities on offense.
“We do not have a lot of size so we need to create turnovers on our opponents,” Wilson said.
The Lady Pirates will be on the younger side this year, but Wilson is optimistic that they will mature into their roles on the court during a tough preseason.
“We will be a young team with only two juniors, three sophomores, five freshmen,” Wilson said. “Many of the freshmen will have to take on starting roles, I am excited to watch this team  grow as the season progresses.”
The Lady Pirates will have their first scrimmage on Tuesday, Nov. 4 against Pleasanton and on Saturday, Nov. 8 will play Marion High School at 11 a.m.

The Lytle Lady Pirates roster: #5 Lila Cortinas, #11 Mia Rollins, #15 Haylee Ward, #20 Zabella Garza, #21 Lilliana Gallegoes, #22 Landynn Guzman, #23 Loudyn Perez, #24 Gia Garza, #32 Aaliyah Rodriguez, #22 Cayleigh Smith

Pirates Basketball seasonfast approaches

Lytle Lady Pirates stand together during the pledge of allegiance vs Jourdanton. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
As football season comes to a close, sports fans can rest easy knowing basketball is just on the horizon. The Lytle Pirates are itching to hit the hardwood and look forward to the upcoming season.
Head coach Artuo Vela said this season, he plans to have the best of both worlds in terms of playing style. Vela wants the team to push tempo to get up and down the court but be able slow down the game in the half court when needed.
“We have the players, I believe to get us scoring in chunks but also smart enough guys who have been in our program to slow the game down,” Vela said.
Half of Lytle’s roster consists of seniors, Vela said the maturity they bring has ball players will help set the standard for how they play this season.
“Many of our guys are coming back from a Co-District championship team,” Vela said. “ We know the importance of setting the tone for the team through hard work, communication, and accountability on and off the court.”
Vela is most excited to for the opportunity to take over a established winning program and hopes to build upon the legacy of success the Lytle basketball has achieved.
“The tradition here in Lytle has always been to get up and down, everything starts with getting stops and playing super-fast,” Vela said. “The Pirate way has always been to sit down and grind it out.” 
Vela said the team’s philosophy is to play hard every possession and fully commit to the high standard they set. The Pirates want to hold themselves accountable and will be defined by their consistent effort, attitude and discipline.
The Pirates first scrimmage will be at home against Great Hearts Monte Vista at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 10.

The Lytle Pirates roster: #1 Darius Garcia, #2 Chase Guevara, #3 Weston Jackson, #4 Jalen Rodriguez, #5 Lee Mills, #11 Clayton Jopling, #12 Seth Pierce, #14 Ethan Elizondo, #15 Antonio Castro, #21 Diego Reyna, #23 Dame Meija, #25 Marcus Medina

Pirate play last game at Walter Joyce stadium for the season

Varisty Pirate #45 Micheal Scotello jams the gap during Lytle’s game against Crystal City. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Lytle Pirates had a thrilling match against the Crystal City Javelinas last Firday, coming up just short losing 32-28. In their last home game of the regular season, Crystal City mounted a comeback in the second half to edge out the Pirates for the win. Lytle enters the last week of the season with a district record of 1-3 and an overall record of 4-5.
Head coach Mike Trevino highlighted the Javelinas’ grit and determination despite being down at halftime. Stating Crystal City capitalized on some mistakes the Pirates made late in the game while the Javelinas made plays when it mattered the most…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!