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Arabians won Bi-District, played Area on Nov 3 vs Goliad

The Devine Varsity Arabian volleyball team have claimed the Bi-District title after taking down Jourdanton in four sets! The last time Devine claimed the Bi-District title was in the 2024-2025 season. The Arabians next opponent will be the Goliad Tigers on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Congratulations to the players and coaching staff! Photo by Moose Lopez. NOTE: At the time of press, the Arabians had not played Goliad yet.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Devine followed their District Championship win versus Lytle with a Bi-District Championship over Jourdanton in four-set fashion. The Arabians defeated the Squaws 25-18, 16-25, 25-23, 25-19 before taking on Goliad in Area on November 7 in Floresville.
Looking at the Jourdanton scores, it is easy to see the third set two-point win by Devine was a match-changer for the Arabians. Going up 2-1 rather than being down 1-2 after an emotional set-win does wonders for confidence levels going into the fourth (and what wound up being the final) set of a championship match.
Goliad had defeated Llano 3-0 in bi-district with set scores of 25-8,…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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Lytle makes history after win over Randolph

The Lytle varsity Lady Pirates volleyball team have claimed the Bi-District title after taking down Randolph in four sets at home! This is the first time Lytle had advanced past Bi-District since 2012. The 2026 Lady Pirates: Lila Cortinas, Loudyn Perez, Karley Aguilera, Julie Massiate, Emma Fernandez, Payton Devaney, Milahni Mejia, Macey Ford, Madison Hernandez, Mikailah Mejia, Lillian Evans and Priscilla Martinez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Lytle Lady Pirates’ inspired run has ended in the Area championship round after falling to Stockdale, Monday Nov. 2 in three sets. However, the Lady Pirates have much to keep their head high about! Lytle secured the Bi-Distirct title on Nov. 5 after taking down Randolph in four sets. This is the first time Lytle had advanced past the Bi-District round since …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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Mustangs keep playoff hopes high after dominant win over Poteet

Varsity Mustang #62 Roger Najera may have had one tackle on the night but is a vocal leader for Natalia and helped fuel their dominant win over Poteet. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Natalia Mustangs snag another win after taking down Poteet in a dominant 42-27 victory. Natalia put on an excellent display of complimentary football, methodically getting down field for the touchdown while restraining the Aggies to give them a comfortable 21-0 lead before halftime.
Head coach Jason Reynolds said a big contribution to their lead came from the defense getting big stops early in the game, allowing them to have a comfortable margin for error.
“They did a really good job at stopping the run and creating some turnovers,” Reynolds said.
The Mustangs put up 28 points before halftime and accumulated their highest point total since their win over Lytle in the Legacy Bowl. A big part of that comes from…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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!


Pirates dock at home for final game of the season

Varsity Pirate #6 Jase Garza had 73 receiving yards against Jourdanton. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Lytle Pirates fell to Jourdanton this past Friday 62-14. The Pirates are now sixth in district with an overall record of 2-7. Head coach Mike Trevino didn’t mince words when talking about the team’s inability to consistently execute and capitalize on opportunities when they present themselves. However, as much their mistakes hindered Lytle, Trevino is still astonished with the Pirates’ grit to compete until the last snap of every game. He exclaimed how proud he was to see the team continue to demonstrate growth, resilience and toughness after every week. 
“But one thing I will never question about these boys is their fight. They continue to show up, compete, and battle regardless of what that scoreboard says,” Trevino said. “Obviously, we’re disappointed with the result because we prepare every single week to win football games, not just compete in them.”
More bright spots Trevino saw in the two scoring drives was what their offense is capable of when all eleven guys are in sync. He has raved multiple times about how dangerous this team can be when they play fast and execute their assignments. However, Trevino wants to…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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!


Warhorse football in great shape as freshman finish season 7-2

2026 Freshemen Warhorses: Caleb Martinez, Jacob Frazier, Sean Thompson, Richard Garcia, Tres Hinton, Marcus Cervantes, Chaz Villa, Emmanuel Garcia, Gabriel Teetsel, Walker Calloway, Jacob Gentry, Isaac Miera, Leon McNeil, Eliseo Gonzales, Colton Davis, Maddox Perales, Giovanni Arredondo, Kade Barber, Cade Gould, Michael Guemes, Gionni Perez, Ty Stehle, Cole Maxwell, Camilo Cumpian, Brandon Fancher, Myles Wilkins, Casen Brisco, Cameron Mitchell, Ronnie Ortiz, Hunter Kruger, Tatum Herbert, Aaron Moralez, Adrian Morales, Steven Monreal, Brody Powers, Coltyn LaFond, Hayden Bendele, Kevine Breaux, and Noah Silva. Photo by Brigid Howard.

Zach Guerra represents Warhorses at State XC Meet

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
A terrific season for Warhorse Cross Country runner Zach Guerra will not end until he crosses the finish line in Round Rock at the State Meet on Saturday, November 7. Guerra and the rest of the Class 3A field toe the line in Old Settlers Park at 11:25am.
Guerra finished 15th individually of 175 runners. His time was…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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Pirate XC makes 9th straight trip to State Meet!

Jacob Cantu, Adrian Reyna, Nathan Garza, Jaden Castro, Frank Cantu, Sebastian Garcia and Shawn Robinette aim for gold repeat.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Jacob Cantu, Adrian Reyna, Nathan Garza, Jaden Castro, Frank Cantu, Sebastian Garcia, and Shawn Robinette hit the Old Settlers Park course at 11:25am on November 7, shooting for yet another Cross Country State Championship title for Head Coach Gilbert Ruiz and the Pirate program.
Lytle won the region with 46 points followed by other state-qualifying teams San Antonio Cole 83, Progreso 127, and San Antonio Randolph 136.
“The boys got one step closer to achieving their ultimate goal of trying to 3-PEAT as STATE CHAMPIONS,” Ruiz stated about his squad once again being in familiar territory. “They got out quickly through the mud to get away from the traffic jam that would occur in the beginning of the course, and they positioned themselves nicely to capture their…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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Lady Pirate XC at State for the 5th time in 6 years

Elyse Cortinas, Annalisa Quintanilla, Sophia Herrera, Kaycee Galindo and Addison Wagner dawn their medals at Corpus Christi.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Elyse Cortinas, Annalisa Quintanilla, Sophia Herrera Kaycee Galindo, and Addison Wagner advanced to the November 7 State Cross Country Meet in Round Rock. The Lady Pirates qualified as a team at Regional, and now amazingly make their fifth trip in six seasons to Old Settlers Park under Head Coach Gilbert Ruiz. The Class 3A division race begins at 10:55am.
Florence won the regional championship with 68 points followed by other State-Qualifying teams Poth 107, Lytle 121, and San Antonio Cole 169.
“With only five runners, the minimum for a team, the girls accomplished a huge goal of advancing to State after having many setbacks through the year and wondering if we would even have a complete team in the first place,” Ruiz stated in his weekly email. “After finishing as the 4th best Class 3A school at the Islander Splash in Mid-September, I knew that if we did have a complete team, that we would be good enough to get back to State. I told them this is what we train for, that we are built for this! And that not only can we make it, but that we were more than capable of getting on that medal stand if they all would just stay calm, push through and use our experience. THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT THEY DID!”
Cortinas was 12th individually with a time of…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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

“Barry’d”: Horses silence Owls 59-7 in Hondo

Varsity Warhorse #73 Kolter Parker clears a path for #1 Enoch Hall as he rushes up the field. Hall had a 21-yard touchdown during Devine’s win over Hondo. Photo by Brigid Howard.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
There would be no Hondo victory-bell ringing at Barry Field this year. On Halloween Eve Devine treated Warhorse Nation to a 59-7 victory, burying their longtime rival by 52 points to improve to 6-0 in District 14-3A play and extend their winning streak to eight games.
While the extremely-quick-to-shut-down-after-the-game scoreboard told plenty of the story, the numbers behind the victory were equally impressive. Devine rolled up 440 yards of total offense while limiting Hondo to just 115. The Warhorse defense held the Owls to 57 rushing yards and 58 passing yards, while Devine’s offense produced 158 yards on the ground and 282 through the air. Perhaps even more significant Devine’s defense consistently put the offense in favorable positions, creating five turnovers, and coming up with important stops on fourth down.
Head Coach Jacob Campsey was particularly pleased with the response from his defensive unit. “I was really confident we would bounce back defensively and play with more conviction this week,” Campsey said. “I really didn’t care how it ended on the scoreboard. I just wanted to play with more of a ‘motor’ on that side.”
Oh, the Warhorse “motor” was revved alright, something Campsey said was most rewarding. “I was pleased with how we competed in all three phases. Our kids were ready to compete the right way from the get-go, which makes me so proud of them. The way they prepare to play the game is phenomenal. It was truly fun to watch them play as one and to celebrate each other’s success.”
Devine needed just six plays to reach the end zone on its opening possession. Quarterback Nate Valle raced in from 12 yards out with 9:14 remaining in the first quarter. Israel Casas added the first of his eight successful point-after kicks to put Devine …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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!