Category: Lytle Pirates & Lady Pirates Sports

Medalist Cheyenne Martinez led the Lady Pirates Golf team at district with a score of 118. Other team members are: Eliana Torres 133, Perla Roman 140, JuJu Center 142, and Leila Martinez. As a team they scored 533.

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Lytle Powerlifters Mario Diaz and Luke Estrada lifted their way to 2nd and 3rd place respectively in Abilene March 22 at the State Meet. Diaz totaled 1,685lbs in the 198lb division and Estrada totaled 1,365lbs in the 148lb division.
Diaz squatted 670lbs, benched and even 400lbs, and deadlifted 615lbs to place behind champion Gerardo Gonzalez of Cotulla who put up 1,765lbs going 700lbs, 500lbs, and 565lbs in the same categories.
Estrada racked 525lbs in squat, 305lbs on bench, and 535lbs deadlifting to place behind first place Ethan Moreno of Lyford (560, 405, 525, 1,490) and runner-up Oscar Acosta of…

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Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Lady Pirate hoopster Calyssa Sevier continues to rack up postseason recognition as she was on two recently released Texas Association of Basketball Coaches award teams. Sevier landed on both the Class 3A Region IV All-State and the Class 3A Region IV All-Region teams.

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Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Four Lady Pirate senior basketball team members gained recognition for their efforts in the classrooms of Lytle High School as Amelia Martinez, Lola Pitino, Calyssa Sevier, and Katara Whitfield made the Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All-State Team.
THSCA tabulates graduating seniors’ grade point average (92+), class rank, and standardized test scores in placing them on a team that fits those demographics. THSCA does not factor in a school’s classification, and there are no limits to how many may be included at each level.
All four of these students made the Honorable Mention Academic All-State Team.
Congratulations Amelia, Lola, Calyssa, and Katara for being the true definition of what a student-athlete is supposed to be.

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Lady Pirates Mya Villareal and Brianna Paredes competed at the State Powerlifting Meet in Frisco March 14 and even though they did not come home with a championship plaque, each represented Lytle ISD to their highest standards.
Villareal placed 7th overall in the 97lb division, where there were 18 total participants. She lifted 590 pounds overall with 220lb in squat, 120 on the bench, and 250 in deadlift.
Paredes tallied 745lbs in…

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Pirates compete at Regionals
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Mario Diaz and Luke Estrada advanced to the biggest stage of the high school powerlifing world with their outstanding performances in Edinberg at Regional last week. Diaz placed 2nd in the 198lb division while Estrada hit the qualifying total in the 148lb division.
Diaz racked up 1,695 pounds in his division. He squatted 650lb, benched 410lb, and deadlifted 635 to advance to State.
Estrada earned his trip to Abilene with a squat of 505lb, a bench of 290lb, and a deadlift of 540. He totaled 1,335 pounds.
Jaden Araujo gave it his best shot to extend his season but fell just short of his goal as he placed 9th in the 114lb division with a 325lb squat, 165lb bench, and 330lb deadlift to finish with 820 pounds total.
Congratulations to all three lifters on a powerful 2024 season and best of luck to Mario and Luke at State!

“Lifetime of Memories!”

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
There is the saying that All good things must come to an end but that may be just a little bit of an understatement as the Lady Pirate season came to a close last week in the Regional Quarterfinals. The saying should go, All great things must come to an end.
As Head Coach Lori Wilson stated, “What a year and what a season these 8 girls, or, as I refer to as The FAB 8, have had representing LHS and their community. They were your 4-Peat District Champs, Bi-District Champs, and Area Champs for 2024 and collected three more gold balls for the trophy case!”
Columbus got the better of the Lady Pirates 73-53 in Seguin, but do not let the 20-point difference fool ya. Lytle gave the Cardinals all they wanted and more.
“Our last game of this incredible season will…

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*Lytle played Columbus Feb20 in the Regional Quarterfinals

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Michael Jackson’s Thriller hit the charts February 26, 1983, almost 40 years ago to the date Lytle’s most recent “thriller” of a ballgame hit the charts…or bottom of the net, for that matter…as Calyssa Sevier literally snapped the net with a three-pointer with her Lady Pirates down one and under 16-seconds on the clock that gave them the Area Championship over Edna 66-65.
“OMG!” exclaimed Head Coach Lori Wilson afterwards. “If you were not in Seguin last Friday night you missed a thriller!”
Edna gave all they had, but Lytle had more in their tank late in the game and they..

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*Lytle played Karnes City on Press Night February 20

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Lytle qualified for the UIL State Playoffs long, long ago but did not get the joys of playing for a gold ball in Bi-District until last night, February 20 as the District 28-3A runner-up Pirates took on the third-place team from District 27-3A Karnes City in Seguin.
The Pirates finished the season strong, finishing with an overall record of 25-7 that included big-time wins over rival Natalia and over Cotulla.
To get to win #30 means a date in San Antonio after the Regional Tournament which in turn signifies outstanding playoff successes as well.
The Badgers placed third in their district at 4-4 as Poth (7-1) won the…

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Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
The last qualifying meet for lady-lifters was last Wednesday in Natalia as over 150 competitors took their shot to advance to Regional in Edinburg Thursday, February 29.
Mya Villereal, Brianna Paredes, Nayelli Pacheco, and Valeria Gonzalez automatically qualified based on total weight lifted according to Head Coach John Pena.
Lytle finished fourth as a team with 18 points.
“It was a busy last qualifier meet with over 160 lifters! The last qualifier meet is a lifter’s last shot at making it to Regional. In order to qualify the lifter has to be in the Top 12 ranking or hit a total weight. As of right now, we have 4…

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