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Warhorse track team champswith 207 points in home stadium

Varsity Warhorse Shawn Lowe paces himself during his home track meet in Devine. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Devine track and field had quite the day in and around Warhorse Stadium last Wednesday as they claimed yet another team championship by scoring 207 points to top runners-up Lytle who posted 110 points.
Devine High School record breaking performances by the 4x100m Relay team of Enoch Hall, Rowdy Esparza, Esai Sanchez, Ryan Weinkam (42.725), pole vaulter Tanner Davis (15’0), and long jumper Esparza (23’6.75”) highlighted a terrific day overall for Head Coach Lon Cozby, his assistants, and the rest of the Warhorse team.
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Broken Records: Warhorse Track & Field Shattering School History Books

Varsity Warhorse Tanner Davis measures the distance with his pole before making his run. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
At this point in the season, breaking records has become less of a surprise and more of a routine for the Devine Warhorse track and field team. In yet another standout meet, this time on their home turf multiple athletes etched their names into the school’s record books, continuing what has become a historic spring for the Head Coach Lon Cozby’s program.
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Texas HS Football selects Warhorse TE Tyler Hinnant to All-Texas Team

Varsity Warhorse #85 Tyler Hinnant confirms with the sidelines during their game against Hondo. Photo by Brigid Howard.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Through Texas High School Football fan vote, Warhorse senior football player Tyler Hinnant was selected to the Class 4A All-Texas Team at Tight End. The May 2026 graduate is booked at tight end by Luke Nelson of Bridge City.
In addition to Hinnant and Nelson, others voted in offensively were quarterbacks Hudson Hoffman of Bridge City, Lincoln Madrid of Greenwood, running backs Evan Moreno of Robinson and Izaiah Rios of Lake View, offensive linemen Carson Carter of Carthage, Jeremiah Jones of Carthage, Jestin Burchett of Big Spring, Case Lyons of Sealy, Ryder Baldwin of Stephenville, and wide receivers Abrahman Munguia of Bridge City. Peyton King of Canyon Lake, Daquan Pratt of Navasota.
Congratulations, Tyler! Way to make Warhorse football proud!

Warhorses on a roll on the baseball diamond

Warhorese Riley Gutierrez surveys in the infield in between innings. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The Warhorse baseball team had a three-game winning streak in District 27-4A after defeating Carrizo Springs, Pleasanton, and Bandera prior to their March 24 tilt in Somerset. Devine had won four in a row overall after claiming a non-district win in Jourdanton on Saturday, March 21.
vs Pleasanton
Devine disposed of the Eagles rather easily at Warhorse Field on March 17, claiming a 7-3 win after getting out to a 4-0 lead after two complete innings.
Pitchers Alejandro Ramirez and Rudy Costilla combined to limit Pleasanton to only 3 hits, 3 earned runs, and struck out 7 while walking 5.
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Arabian golf gains momentum with District Preview victory

Arabians Gabby Allen, Kenadi Marek and Briana Balderrama.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The Arabian golf team should feel good about its chances to capture the District 27-4A crown as they won their district preview at The Golf Club of Texas last week.
Devine shot 412 to edge runner-up Pleasanton who posted 421.
Kenadi Marek earned an individual silver medal to her team championship medal as she shot 90 to place second.
Reese Navarro posted 95, Briana Balderrama 98, and Gabby Allen 129 to round out the scoring.

Lytle golf growing in numbers, confidence as district nears

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Lytle Head Golf Coach Arnold Martinez has put together quite the program on both the Pirate and Lady Pirate side of things.
Martinez stated that the programs have grown in record numbers, and the future is looking bright as district is right around the corner.
Martinez said about the district preview tournament held at Mission Del Lago Golf Course, “We had a great day as these ladies finished in 3rd place as a team even with 45 mile wind gusts. They ‘weathered’ through the morning and played inspiring golf. I am so proud of these girls for grinding out some very decent rounds!”
The Pirates fielded two complete teams in their preview tournament. Jordan Rodriguez’s personal-best 88 led Team Gold’s 391 total score followed by Isaac Boroquez 96, Daniel Herrera 99, Chris Jacques 108, and Kaden Stoddard 110.
Team Black was paced by Lee Mills and his sub-100 92 posting. Toby Stillions 103, Easton Burley 106, Domonick Ramirez 115, and Coltyn Dean 116 rounded out the 416 team-scoring effort.
Martinez looked back on the season in its entirety by sharing the following.
“Favorite bonding moment: Boys–we had a Uvalde trip and spent some time at Robb Elementary. It was real intense and bonded us. Had nothing to do with golf.
Girls–our morning breakfast and after tourney lunches. Get to know these girls on a different level.
Biggest strength on both sides is the team comradery. These golfers really like each other.
Under the radar players: Boys–Kaden Stoddard, he got the golf bug a year ago and has practiced a lot. It has paid off, he’s 20 strokes better than he was a year ago.
Girls–Yolette Laureano, she had never played and began by taking lessons from a golf pro and then started going to practice golf 3 to 4 days a week. She is probably the 2nd best golfer on our girls team.
One word to describe the program…… Satisfied. I am satisfied that these student athletes have learned enough in the program that they can play golf for a lifetime.”
It takes a group of people coming together to not only make a tournament happen but to make it run smoothly, and no one is more aware of that than Martinez.
“We hosted the 28-AAA District Preview as 15 teams participated. Staff, parents, and admin helped make today a success. Our boys represented our community with pride and our tourney got rave reviews, but we all know it takes a village. Special thx to AD Lori Wilson for incredible support, Coaches Caballero, Vela, Trevino and Ruiz, Ms. Jacques and Mr. and Mrs. Perez. And last but NOT LEAST, Ms. Ada, she’s the best!”
District 28-3A is back at Mission Del Lago on April 1, and it sounds as though Martinez likes his teams’ chances of extending their 2026 season with a trip to Regional on the line.

Mason Beaver tabbed TABC All-State

Warhorse Mason Beaver pushes the ball on a fast break during Devine’s win over Pleasanton. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Postseason awards continue rolling in for senior Warhorse standout basketball player Mason Beaver as the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches tabbed Beaver one of the top 25 players in Class 4A from around the entire state.
Beaver averaged 23.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 3.1 steals, and 3.2 deflections over 34 games for the District and Bi-District Champion Warhorses. He increased his average to 24.1 points per game during league action, shooting at a 49% clip.
He has also been named District 27-4A Outstanding Offensive Player of the Year, TABC All-Region, and is set to play in the 3rd Annual San Antonio Sports All-Star Basketball Game on Sunday, April 12 inside the Northside ISD Sports Gymnasium alongside teammate Karson Ray.
Beaver led the Warhorses to a 25-13 overall record including their 10-3 mark in 27-4A.
Devine made the UIL State Playoffs for the first time since the 2020-2021 season and won both district and a postseason game for the first time since the 2019-2020 season.
Congratulations, Mason!

Arabians look to bounce against Somerset and Pearsall

Arabian Tucker Traylor winds up her pitch during Devine’s thrilling game against Pleasanton. Traylor threw 13 strikeouts in this game. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports editor
The Devine Arabians have dropped their last two games to Pleasanton and Sinton. Both were hard fought battles that went down to the final innings. Devine now moves to third in the district standings, tying Pleasanton at second with a district record of 4-1. The Arabians are now 14-10 overall and will take on the top seeded Somerset this Tuesday, Mar. 24 then host Pearsall Friday, Mar. 27 at 7 P.M.
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Lytle Little League Opening Day and Music Fest this Saturday, Mar. 21st

Lytle will celebrate Little League Opening Day and the Lytle Music Fest on Saturday, March 21 at John Lott Park. Come out and support the players, enjoy the atmosphere and kick off an amazing season together as a community.
This year local vendors are invited to be a part of the fun. It’s going to be a full day of baseball, great food, shopping and live music you won’t want to miss.
The music will begin on Friday night (March 20th) at 6:30 PM with the Tri City Band then Lucky Joe takes the stage from 8:30 PM until 10:00 PM. The park will be full on Saturday (March 21st), with the opening day of Lytle Little League! When the games finish the music festival will continue … Matt Hawk plays from 6 PM – 7 PM, Texas Double Shot plays from 7:30 PM until 8:30 PM and then the headliner, Kin Faux, plays from 9:30 PM until 11:00 PM. There will be vendors, and food trucks and no outside coolers allowed. Bring your own chair and get there early to secure a good spot.