Category: Sports

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
There is still a lot to play for as the Warhorse basketball team wraps up District 27-4A action on Friday, February 13. Devine sat in 2nd place prior to the games played on Tuesday, February 10 and they could theoretically finish anywhere from first to fourth in the league standings going into the state playoffs.
Games played on February 10 included Devine at Carrizo Springs, Somerset at Uvalde, and Floresville at Pearsall, while top seed Pleasanton had the night off.
Pleasanton, Devine, Floresville, and Somerset will make the postseason as Carrizo Springs, Uvalde, and Pearsall are already eliminated from contention.
Devine’s final district game is on Friday, February 13…and it is a huge game as they host the Eagles looking to tie the season series at 1-1. Pleasanton escaped with a narrow 60-58 come from behind win in round one as the Horses potential game-winning three pointer rimmed out.
Although last night’s games likely switched up some spots, the final playoff positionings boil down to Tuesday night (February 17) as Pleasanton hosts Somerset and Floresville travels to Uvalde.
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Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports editor
The reigning bi-district champs took the field in their first game of the season against the Jourdanton Squaws, losing a tight game on the final play. 4-5. The Squaws were down 4-3 at the bottom of the seventh inning when an error led to two runs scored. This dramatic back and forth had four lead changes and one tie, a thrilling way to start the season to say the least.
Head coach Micheal Sotelo said the team has room for growth but have really embraced the process it takes to put in the preparation for these games. As much as they are focused on executing on the field, the coaches want to foster other attributes for the young athletes as well. 
“Now that the scrimmage season is behind us I’ve seen young ladies being the best versions of themselves,” Sotelo said. “Being a good person first is what we’ve worked on with the ladies and it is showing what great teammates they are when they step in between the lines.” 
Moreover, Sotelo noticed the collective buy-in the athletes display extends to the parents as well. The commitment not just from the team, but the community at large will help the team reach their goals as they make their journey through the regular season. 

Batting

7 Kenny Cruz– 4 ABs, 1 R, 2 H, 1 RBI, 1 double

12 Jaylynn Hernandez– 3 ABs, 2 H, 1 RBI

17 Tucker Traylor– 4 ABs, 1 H

22 Paislee Friesenhahn– 1 AB, 1 R

25 Karsyn Deleon– 3 ABs, 1 H

Fielding

7 Cruz– 2 outs on 2 chances

12 Hernandez– 1 out on 1 chance

17 Traylor– 1 out

25 Deleon– 2 outs on 2 chances

Pitching

17 Traylor– Gave up 5 runs on 6 hits with 8 strikeouts

The Arabians will participate in their first tournament of the season starting on Thursday, Feb. 12 beginning at 12 p.m. at the SAISD sports complex in San Antonio.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports editor
Varsity Tennis put on a show during the Southwest high school tournament, with multiple athletes medaling in their respective categories. Head coach Kandi Darnell has been impressed with the teams performances in the first two tournaments of the season. 
“Bryson Robison and Cord Lassere are looking very good with first and second finishes in two different tournaments. Jeremy Steinbrunner played a good match,” Darnell said. “MJ Lawler has been improving every time he has played.”
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Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
By the time The Devine News readers pull this edition of the rack, the Arabians should know who they will face on their side of the UIL Class 4A playoff bracket.
Since beginning District 27-4A 1-3 the Arabians have gone 6-1 since with their only loss coming to Carrizo Springs on January 16, a team they happened to play on Tuesday, February 10 to close out their league schedule. Carrizo Springs was 11-0 and had already clinched the district championship with a three game lead over second place Floresville who sat 8-3.
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