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Arabian hoops roundup; Marion Tourney this weekend

Devine Arabian #20 Natalie Valle with a jumpshot over LaVernia. Photos by Joanie DuBose

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Even though the hallways at DHS were silent last week, the Arabian basketball team got in a little work over the Thanksgiving holiday with games against La Vernia and Navarro. Devine continues its tournament part of their season Thursday and Saturday in Marion before entertaining Hondo next Tuesday prior to hosting their own tournament December 7-9.
“The Thanksgiving Break provided us with some great competition,” said Head Coach Jim Sessions. “We did some great things during the games last week. Our defensive intensity is getting…

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Warhorses shoot down Ingram, fall to Marion

Devine Warhorse #4 Tanner Davis goes up for layup. Photo by Brigid Howard

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
The Warhorses kept their grind going on the hardwood during the Thanksgiving Holiday as they defeated Ingram 76-61 before losing a tight one against Marion 59-57.
Devine took on San Antonio Kennedy at home last night prior to tipping off at the Marion Tournament this Friday and Saturday.
Devine returns to their home court Tuesday, December 5 as they take on Hondo…

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Lady Pirate hoops sails by Jourdanton, Pleasanton; Navarro Tourney coming up

Lytle Lady Pirate #10 Calyssa Sevier goes up for layup.

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Most Lytle High School students had a nice little break from school during the Thanksgiving Holiday, but the Lady Pirates hit the hardwood running by picking two more victories to bump their record to 8-3 on the season prior to last night’s contest against the Devine Arabians.
The Monday prior to Thanksgiving, the Lady Pirates took down the…

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Lady Pirate hoops recap; Runner ups at Southside Tournament

Head Coach Lori Wilson poses with her Lady Pirate basketball team during the Southside Tournament last weekend.

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
There are always bumps in the road to success. Just as the juggernaut 2022-2023 season proved beneficial to that team’s success, so will the schedule Head Coach Lori Wilson crafted for this season.
“This group is going to be good once we can get everyone here and get the chemistry…

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Arabians Consolation Champs at Southside Tourney as they go 5-1

Devine Arabian #10 Airyanna Rodriguez goes up for jumpshot on Lady Pirates as #40 Denise Contreras, #50 Liah Romero, and #5 Kylie Monreal prepare for rebound.

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
What a terrific Southside Tournament for the Devine Arabian basketball team as they went 5-1 over a three-day span finishing as Consolation Champions. Head Coach Jim Sessions is extremely….

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Horses hoofin’ it on the hardwood

Devine Warhorse #10 Makhi Burford goes up for a jump shot. Photos by Brigid Howard

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Devine took on two formidable foes the week before Thanksgiving break as Corpus Christi Ray and Lytle made their way to the DSAC November 14 and November 17. The Horses were not able to secure a victory in either contest, but the players have shown the ability to get up and down the floor at times offensively and…

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Obando, Sanchez, Mujica go out in style for Lytle XC

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Lytle’s Cross Country programs have enjoyed tremendous success under the tutelage of Head Coach Gilbert Ruiz over the last 21 seasons. This season saw the Pirate runners Abel Sanchez, Bryan Montes, Johnny Alvarez, Tristan Lopez, Yandel Esquivez, Brandon Obando, and Lucas Salazar finish as State Runner-up…

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