Varsity Lady Pirates pulled through for second place at Floresville on Saturday the 20th. Top 15 finishers overall for the Lady Pirates were Moriah in 5th, Marissa in 8th, Samantha in 11th, and Natalie in 15th. Courtesy photo.
Jerel Beaty Cross Country Coaches Association of Texas released their first state poll of 2022. The Lytle Pirates and Lady Pirates made quite the impression after last year’s 3rd and 4th place finishes in their respective classifications. Prior to Lytle lacing up running shoes for their first meet of the season last Saturday in Floresville, CCCAT put the Pirates at second in the state ranks behind Eustace. Jim Ned, Brownsville IDEA Frontier Prep, Whitesboro, Presidio, McGregor, Boyd, Cameron Yoe, and Crane round out the top 10. The Lady Pirates come in at six behind Holliday, Lorena, Poth, Whitesboro, and Canadian. Crane, McGregor, Yoakum, and Paradise finish out the seven through ten slots.
Ethan Santos runs the ball up the middle and down the right side.
The Devine Warhorses will host their first football game at home this Friday, August 26, kickoff is 7:00 pm against SA Memorial in a non-district game. JV does not have a game on the schedule for this week. Natalia Mustangs will travel to Jourdanton to take on the Indians; kickoff is 7:00 p.m. in a non-district game. The JV will host Jourdanton on Thursday at 5:30 at home in Natalia. The Lytle Pirates will travel to Jefferson; kickoff is 7:30 p.m. in a non-district game. The JV will play at Jefferson on Thursday at 5:0 0 p.m.
Robert Wagner, a junior at Lytle High School, won second in the 800M run at regionals with a 1:59.98 to qualify for State.
Lytle Pirate junior Robert Wagner will compete at State after placing second overall in the 800m Run in Seguin at Regional last weekend. Wagner ran 1:59.98 to finish only .89 seconds behind Wyatt Hoover of Poth who ran 1:59.09 to claim the race’s individual championship. Wagner also competed in the 1600m Run, placing 13th with a time of 5:01.96. Alex Medina qualified for finals in Discus with a throw of 132’11½” to place third, almost qualifying for State.
Abel Sanchez came in 8th in the 800m Run with a time of 2:06.01.Pirate Jose Cortez ran both the 1600m and 3200m Run at Regionals in Seguin.
Jose Cortez ran 4:35.54 to place fifth in the 1600m Run and placed sixth in the 3200m Run with a time of 10:49.31. Abel Sanchez came in 8th in the 800m Run with a time of 2:06.01. Head Coach Jacob Escamilla stated, “This has been an amazing ride that will continue for another few weeks onto the STATE track meet in Austin. First, congratulations to all the track athletes who qualified for the Regional track meet this past weekend. These student-athletes represented Lytle ISD with pride and I could not be prouder of their efforts.
Pirate Alex Medina winds up to throw the discus at Regionals.
Once again, to get to this point in the track season is remarkable and an effort to be proud of. All of our male and female athletes represented with pride.” Wagner is scheduled to run at 6:25pm on Thursday, May 12.
Robert Wagner is scheduled to compete at 6:25pm on Thursday, May 12 in the 800 M Run at the State Track Meet.
Foster care One thing I enjoy getting in my email inbox is Coach Hadley Foster, Jr.’s recap of his thrower’s performances from the previous track meet. For those lucky enough to receive these emails, the care and compassion he puts into words for his student-athlete throwers in his “Lessons from the Rings” recap is clear to see. Alex Medina was his last performer for the 2022 season, and this is just a snippet of what Medina’s coach had to say about him. “This year Alex stepped into the leadership role for the throwers as he worked harder than any boy thrower I have ever coached, yet he is a different type of athlete. As the other discus throwers were warming up with high knee runs and stretches, I told Alex to go take a walk. He then came back and began to throw. If this year has taught me anything, it is that next year is next year. Alex’s success is his and all those who support him. His parents provide him with the opportunity. He has great friends in Robert Lane Wagner and the support of the Wagner Clan. Mr. Bob is always so proud of Alex. Coach Escamilla’s support and trust in me allowed me to work with the throwers. I don’t see high school boy athletes often, so his belief in the program filters quality boys my way. The season wraps up, the nets will come down and we finish the year with hope. Wishing Robert Lane the best success as he heads to state.”
Roland Cordova pitching. Photos by student photographer Katara Whitfeild.
The Lytle Pirates were able to complete their season sweep of rival Natalia as they outhit the Mustangs 10-5 en route to a solid 9-2 win. Lytle used a huge five run first inning to pace themselves to victory.
Lady Pirate Calylssa Sevier is ready to slam another one.
Holding on to 3rd place at 6-4, the Lady Pirates are closely chased by Dilley at 5-5. This past Monday, the two teams faced in Lytle and in their first meeting this year, the Lady Pirates took the win at 4-2. Another win would help seal their playoff spot. Poth continues their undefeated run in district and Jourdanton is right behind at 8-1.
