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Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
For much of the Cross Country season, runners compete against the clock, the course, the weather, the hills, the heat and, perhaps most of all, themselves. But when the District 28-3A Meet arrives Wednesday, October 14, at Carrizo Springs, the competition becomes a little more personal. There will still be a starting line and there will be a finish line but for some runners, there will be one more race waiting on the other side.
Lytle, Devine, and Natalia join Carrizo Springs, Cotulla, Crystal City, and Hondo in Carrizo Springs with regional berths on the line. Those who advance from Wildcat Country will head to the Regional Meet in Corpus Christi on October 27, with the State Meet in Round Rock awaiting those who can take the next step on November 7.
There is, of course, a pre-district preview along the way on October 7, but most understand that a preview is exactly that…a preview, as it rarely tells the whole story. Some teams may choose to rest runners while others may be protecting an athlete from an unnecessary injury or simply using the meet as another opportunity to prepare without showing everything they have. Heck, not every district team may even be there and that is perfectly fine because the race that matters most is the one that comes next.
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Varsity Pirate quarterback Weston Jackson was awared the Express News game ball award for his performance against Poteet. Weston went 8/10 with 136 passing yards and one TD. He also rushed for 225 yards with three rushing TDs. Photo by Moose Lopez.
Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Lytle Pirates were on a bye week with five games left in the season. They are currently 1-1 in district with an overall record of 2-3. Lytle’s first district win came from their latest game against Poteet where they annihilated the Aggies 58-33. Now that we’re at the midpoint of the season, we have decent sample size to analyze and identify trends of the team and how they have been performing so far this season.
The Pirates’ offense has been scoring at an elite level this year, save for their loss to Bandera, Lytle has been putting up at least three touchdowns per game. They have 23 TDs in total on the season. But it’s not just the amount of points they’re scoring but how they’re doing it. The Pirates have always been a tenacious football team, but the rhythm they’ve caught as of late has catalyzed a more physical and relentless style of football. The proof is in the numbers as well. Last year the Pirates had a total of 961 rushing yards and 1,485 receiving yards. This year the Pirates are already up 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!
#12 Madison Hernandez has been on an offensive tear, as of late, putting up 11 kills in the last two games. Photo by Moose Lopez.
Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Lytle Lady Pirates split their matches this past week, falling 3-1 to Devine then sweeping Crystal City 3-0 as a bounce back game. Lytle enters the final month of the regular season with an overall record of 13-15 and a district of 4-3, holding down the third seed. The Lady Pirates offense and defense has been as potent as ever. They are reaching a consistent rhythm at the right time as the post season approaches.
Coach Tamara Tilley commented that the girls…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!
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The Lytle Lady Pirates have been playing at a high level after taking down Hondo in five sets this past Tuesday. Their match against Da Vinci Academy was canceled after the school did a last minute cancellation by the opponent. Lytle will take on Devine Tuesday, Sept. 29 then host Crystal City on Friday, Oct. 2 at 5 P.M. Photo by Moose Lopez.
Varsity Pirate #5 Piercen Moreno had six solo tackles in the win over Poteet. Photo by Moose Lopez.
Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
It’s never a matter of if, but when with the Lytle Pirates. The black and gold rally back with an overwhelming victory over the Poteet Aggies, 58-33. The Homecoming night was capped off with their first district win of the season and head coach Mike Trevino couldn’t be prouder of the kids after the bounce back win.
“The last few weeks have tested us, and our kids could’ve allowed those moments to define them, but they didn’t. They kept showing up, kept believing, and kept fighting for each other.,” Trevino revealed. “To come back home, on Homecoming, with our community behind us and find a way to get our first district win—that meant a lot.”
We saw a peak of just how potent this offense is during the Legacy Bowl and to come out the next game to drop 58 speaks to how explosive the Pirates can be when everything is clicking. Trevino said he is starting to see the team play with confidence and belief again. They’ve always had the belief to make big plays and now that the trust is setting in, the offense is…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!
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In their game against Natalia, the Lytle Lady Pirates took down the Lady Mustangs in straight sets! Photo by Mable Byrd.
Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Lytle Lady Pirates now move into 4th in district standings after splitting matches with a tough five-set loss to Carrizo Springs and a dominant three-set victory over Natalia. Lytle is now 2-2 in district play but continues to improve with every game. Head coach Margaret McOsker said both matches gave the team “valuable opportunities to grow.”
“We were disappointed with the loss [to Carrizo Springs], but I was proud of how the girls competed and continued to battle until the final point,” McOsker said. “Then, against Natalia, we responded with a dominant three-set victory. It was great to see the team reset, refocus, and play with confidence. We’re also battling against injuries that have changed our lineup and forced the younger players to step up.”
During their match against the Wildcats, rallies were extended to their absolute limit, with Carrizo almost always earning the point after. McOsker felt the team was too cautious or made an extra error when the possession was extended.
“To improve in those situations, we have to be more disciplined with our first contact, communicate better, and trust our systems,” McOsker explained. “We also need to stay aggressive at the net and understand that long rallies require patience, but not passivity. The goal is 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!
Pirate #3 Weston Jackson earned the offensive MVP for Lytle throwing 11/18 for 192 yards and 2 TDs. He also has 2 rushing touchdowns. Photo by Moose Lopez.
Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
Few things in life are inevitable. Death, taxes and the Pirates and Mustangs putting on a show at the Legacy Bowl. In one of the most high octane games of the season so far, the Lytle Pirates fell to the Natalia Mustangs 60-43. There were no records, there were no district seeding implications; this was simply to heavy weights going back and forth. Both squads played at an elite level and put on a scoring performance that is rarely seen. Head coach Mike Trevino admitted this was one of those games that just left you speechless and despite the loss, was extremely proud of his Pirates.
“It was definitely one of those games where you look up at the scoreboard and almost can’t believe what you’re seeing,” Trevino said. “I’m extremely proud of the fight our kids showed. Obviously, we’re disappointed with the outcome because we prepare every week to win football games. But there are things from Friday night that we can build on.”
Despite the loss, Trevino was encouraged by what he saw in the offense. The Pirates had 439 yards of total offense and in the second half with four touchdowns. Every time the Mustangs would march down the field and score, the Pirates would answer right back, even scoring on multiple opening drives. After having a lackluster offensive night against Bandera, Trevino could see the “belief coming back” to the team. Now their next “challenge”, according to Trevino, is not becoming complacent with one good offensive night, but learning from what worked and carrying that confidence into the next game.
“I think the biggest difference [from the Bandera game] 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!
