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SA Sports All-Star Football Game

Senior Warhorse football player Matthew Gomez poses for his All-Star Game media picture.

this Saturday in the Alamodome
Devine’s Matthew Gomez, Lytle’s Luke Estrada set to play

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The 47th San Antonio Sports All-Star Football Game will be played on Saturday, January 11th at the Alamodome. The area’s top seniors take the field at 5pm following the All-American Bowl which kicks off at noon.
A couple of those “top seniors” are Matthew Gomez of Devine and Luke Estrada of Lytle. Gomez and Estrada were two of 118 seniors selected to participate and will compete on the Blue Team.
According to the San Antonio Sports website, since 1978, the San Antonio Sports All-Star Football Game has been a showcase of the area’s top high school football talent with a goal of shining a light on local players and enhancing their opportunities for college scholarships.
The game was originally formed by the Kiwanis Club and later operated by Kids Sports Network until 2013. Since 2014, the game has been managed by San Antonio Sports and held in the Alamodome following the All-American Bowl, which features more than 100 of the nation’s best players and is televised on NBC.
The 2024 game featured 116 seniors representing 67 San Antonio area high schools.
Players are nominated by their high school coaches and chosen by a selection committee featuring…

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Pirate senior football player Luke Estrada with his All-Star game jersey.

Jaw-dropping 4th quarter comeback by JV Horses

Byrd scores 20, 14 during decisive 28-13 run
Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
In one of the better games in recent JV basketball memory, Devine rallied from a 16-point second-half deficit to claim the exciting 52-20 win over visiting Somerset on January 3.
“Picking up this game was a morale booster for the team and a perfect way to kick off the new year,” stated Coach Zac Valenzuela prior to adding this next tidbit of humor. “Facing Somerset, we found ourselves trailing the entire game, but in true JV fashion, we had them exactly where we wanted them—down 14 points in the fourth quarter.”
Somerset bolted out to a 21-13 lead halfway through, building as much as a 10-point lead in the first half before Becker Byrd and his Warhorse teammates put their exclamation mark on the game with a 39-point second half.
“We rose to the challenge in spectacular fashion. Becker Byrd became unstoppable, pouring in 14 of his 21 points in the final quarter alone. Freshman Dylan Hinnant nailed two clutch three-pointers, adding to our incredible 28-point fourth quarter. Freshmen Brody Lane and Nick Vasquez, who were called up for this game since Tuesday was our bye, contributed greatly to the team’s success and proved they were more than ready for the spotlight as well!”
Devine snatched 39 rebounds, many of which led to some much-needed second-chance points. Hinnant pulled down 7 boards and also hit two three-pointers in route to his 10 points.
Every point mattered in this one. Others scoring were Vasquez with 8 points, Lane 4 points, Jace Martinez 3 points, Shawn Lowe 3 points, Jacob McKee 2 points, and Zane Fritz 2 points.
Setting the stage
The final game-deciding ticks off the clock began with a Becker Byrd floater with about 10 seconds left.
Somerset transitioned..

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Fulton, Velasquez lead Lady Mustang Powerlifting

The Lytle boys Powerlifting team got 2nd place at their first meet. From left to right: Isaiah Delgado earned 2nd in the 242 class, Jaden Araujo earned 1st in the 123 class, Evan Syma earned 3rd in the 114 class, Luke Estrada earned 2nd in the 148 class, Christopher Jacques earned 2nd in the 181 class, and Noah Smoot earned 3rd in the 181 class.

Horses battle Somerset

#4 Davis prepares to take the shot

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The end of Christmas break did not end like the Warhorse basketball team had hoped as Somerset downed Devine 80-46 on Sessions Court on January 3. Things looked good for the home team early on as they were within three points at the end of the first quarter, trailing only 14-11.
Although Devine trailed 38-24 at the break, the Horses looked confident and played with defensive tenacity that showed the promise of them being capable of a second half comeback against perennial playoff powerhouse Somerset.
The near-5A Bulldogs put on a layup clinic after halftime, however, as Somerset went on a 25-point roll and scored 44 points in the paint in their lopsided win.
Mason Beaver and Tanner Davis notched double figures with 13 and 10 respectively while Christian Beaver drained 8 points. Davis also grabbed a team-high 7 rebounds while Ray’sean Beaver dished 4 assists.
Stats
Mason Beaver 13 points…

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1,000 points!

Arabian Natalie Valle hit her 1000 career points against Somerset on Friday, January 3rd. Photo by J DuBose.

Arabians don’t let Bulldogs off the porch

Natalie Valle notches 1,000 points
Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Celebration all around on Sessions Court inside the DSAC on January 3 as Devine not only slapped Somerset with a 54-25 beatdown to move to 4-0 in District 27-4A but Natalie Valle notched her 1,000th career point in the process as well.
Nine different Arabians got their names in the scoring column, led by sole double-digit scorer Airyanna Rodriguez who splashed in 10 points. Thousand-point club-member Valle was one hoop away from double figures as she put in 8 points to go along with her 8 rebounds.
Kenadi Marek also scored 8 while Oakley Malone and Kylie Monreal each knocked down 7 points.
Maddie DuBose dominated the glass with 13 rebounds.
Devine’s defense was solid throughout, limiting Somerset to 18% shooting from the field. Although things seemed a little hairy early as the Arabians held a slim 8-5 lead after the first period, Devine got things cleaned up in the middle sections of the game by outscoring the Lady Dogs…

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A sea of lights…..Caddells crowned winners

Winners of Caitlyn’s Christmas Light Contest have been announced….
Crystal Caddel, 1st place (pictured below) is a sea of lights, full of fun scenes and characters.
Jeffrey Ingleston, 2nd place
Dionicia Gonzales, Jack’s Pick
Kenneth & Crystal Williams, Rainey’s Pick
Donna Rhode, Winter Wonderland
Donna Morris, Best Animation
Joanne Boyd, Most Magical
Loyd Richeson, Silent Night

Vehicle inspections no longer required 

Drivers will no longer be required to get annual safety inspections beginning Jan. 1, the Texas Standard reported. However, drivers in the state’s 17 most populous counties will still be required to get an emissions test in order to register their vehicles.
While mandatory vehicle inspections are going the way of the pay phone and video cassette recorders, drivers will still end up paying a $7.50 “inspection replacement fee” when registering their vehicle and getting a new windshield sticker.
The emissions test required in urban counties consists of an engine and exhaust test to ensure a vehicle isn’t exceeding the state’s legal limits on… Continue reading at www.devinenewsmembers.com where you can get full online and print access for as little as $36 per YEAR!

Customers evacuated during incident at Walmart

Saturday, December 28th– Devine PD responded to a 49-year-old female in mental health crisis inside Walmart. According to the PD, “she had a steak knife to her own throat and was threatening to kill herself.”
Staff quickly evacuated customers out the door.
Devine PD and county officers responded to the scene.
“The female finally dropped the knife and was taken into custody without injury. The female was evaluated by Ems and transported to university hospital for an emergency detention. A Devine officer rode in the ambulance with them,” the PD stated.

Veterans Honored and Remembered at Devine’s Third WAA National Ceremony Day

“We are not here to ‘decorate graves’. We are here to remember not their deaths, bur their lives.” Executive Director of Wreaths Across America, Karen Worcester
On a cool December 14th morning, people of the Devine area came together to participate – to remember – in the 3rd National Wreaths Across America Day at Devine Evergreen and St. Joseph Catholic cemeteries. The Mission: to Remember the fallen; Honor those who serve; and, Teach the next generations the value of their sacrifice for freedom for us all. Months of planning by the Current Events Club and Location Coordinators Linda Kreinhop and Martha Wall culminated in a program that morning. A grateful community of family, friends, and volunteers of all ages concluded the morning by placing wreaths on over 660 veteran graves at both cemeteries.
After the Prelude of “America the Beautiful,” Martha Wall opened the ceremony by reading Scripture from I Peter 4:10* and introducing VFW Post 3966 Commander Gary Saathoff, Retired USAF, who led the program. Retired USAF veteran and Devine City Administrator David Jordan welcomed all in attendance. He recognized the reason we gathered, the importance of veterans and their families who answer the call to…

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