Lady Pirates undefeated to start district!

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports editor
The Lytle Lady Pirates have started district play off with a bang, taking down Dilley in an epic fourth quarter comeback 34-32 then taking down Poteet in dominant fashion 39-29. The Lady Pirates currently sit atop the district standings only tied with Jourdanton who are also undefeated at the time of press.
Vs. Dilley
In their match up with Dilley, the Wolves had the lead the entire game until…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 $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Lady Pirates to begin district play against Dilley and Poteet

The Lady Pirates crash the boards during their “best game of the year so far” against Cole High School.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Lytle girls basketball team has played their last preseason games and will enter district play starting this week. They enter the regular season with a record of 2-11 but have played with hustle and grit in all their games. In their last two games of the preseason, the Lady Pirates traveled to Stockdale then hosted Cole High school. 
Vs Stockdale
In their final road game of the preseason, the Lady Pirates fell to the Brahmas 26-46. Head coach Lori Wilson emphasized how the team needs to improve their ball security…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 $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Pirates basketball is back to full strength

Varsity Lytle Pirate #3 Weston Jackson gaurds up on the inbound pass in Lytle’s game against Fox Tech. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Lytle Pirates are 4-4 so far through the preseason and return to action against St. Anthony after a weeklong break from the court. Before the break the Pirates participated in a Cole High School basketball tournament then traveled to Stacey High School where they beat the Eagles 63-54. 
Head Coach Arturo Vela said this tournament was “one of the better…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 $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Lady Mustangs Silver bracket champs; District play begins in Crystal City

Lady Mustang #15 Lilliana Vasquez guards the top of the key while #0 Jade Mata has her head on a swivel as the help defender. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
With the last tournament of the year behind them, the Natalia girls basketball squad has officially entered district play. With a record of 8-14, the Lady Mustangs have shown poise, connectivity and defensive tenacity in all of their preseason games. 
“I feel like we are as ready as we are going to be at this point in the season,” head coach Steven Spangler said. “We’ll have some strategies going into each game and we’ll see how well we are able to execute them.”
Spangler said that…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 $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Pirates overcome Kennedy in Quadruple OT thriller

The Varsity Pirates huddle around head coach Arturo Vela as he draws up a play. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
‘Tis the giving season as the varsity Pirates basketball team gifted their home crowd a total of four extra quarters of basketball, taking down John F. Kennedy 84-80…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 $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

The Lady Pirates lose nail biter to Ro-Hawks

Varsity Lady Pirate #21 Lilliana Gallegos soars back in for the put back during an intense game against Eagle Pass. Photo by Lori Wilson.

Sports Editor
The Varsity Lady Pirates are now 2-9 on the season with district play looming. In their last two contests, Lytle lost a close game against Randolph and then fell in an intense game against Eagle pass. However, no matter the situation, the Lady Pirates remained steadfast in their commitment to playing hard and competing until the final buzzer.
On Dec. 2, the Lady Pirates took on the Randolph Ro-Hawks but after battling back from being down 23-12 at the half, couldn’t overcome the deficit and fell 38-39. Head Coach Lori Wilson said…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 $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!