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Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
So close, but yet so far as Lady Mustang Head Coach Melissa Wueste’s squad ran with all they had but fell just short of their goal of advancing to Regional. Natalia placed fourth overall, only 19 points behind the third place Cotulla who was the third and final team to advance.
The Lady Mustangs had three top-18 finishes in the field of 42 runners as Gianna Rodriguez, Eliana Guadalajara, and Lyncie Acosta while Sophia Aguinaga and Jerika Gonzales barely fell out of the top-20 range.
Rodriguez was 15th with a time of 13:46.6, Guadalajara placed 16th with a time of 13:55.6, and Acosta finished 18th with a time of 14:13.1. Aguinaga (21st-14:21.4), Gonzales…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!
Varsity Mustang #0 Andrew Monreal pushes the ball up field while #2 Maddox Corker comes in for the block. Monreal led the Mustangs in rushing yards with 51. Photo by Moose Lopez.
Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sport Editor
The Natalia Mustangs battled hard but ultimately fell to the Crystal City Javelinas 48-15. The Mustangs drop to 1-3 in district play and 2-5 overall. Head coach Jason Reynolds was impressed with the way his defense performed but didn’t shy away from the shortcomings of the offense.
“I felt like our defense played a great game. The kids did a great job executing the plan,” Reynolds raved. “Offensively, we struggled and turned the ball over and anytime you do that, it will be tough to overcome.”
Reynolds expanded up on the offensive woes. Despite not having their starting quarterback, the Mustangs…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!
Varsity Lady Mustang #5 Triss Vera had three digs against Lytle. Photo by Moose Lopez.
Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sport Editor
The Natalia Lady Mustangs battled hard this week but fell in both matches to Lytle and Crystal City. Head coach Hannah Farruggia said despite coming up short, the girls are continuing to learn how to push through adversity.
“We are working on staying together, keeping a positive mindset, and continuing to compete even when things get tough,” Farruggia said. “Every match is an opportunity to learn and grow.”
The Lady Mustangs are facing two familiar opponents in Devine and Hondo this week. Farruggia said since they’ve played these squads before, they have a better understanding of what to expect.
“We need to focus on limiting our mistakes, communicating, and playing together as a team,” Farruggia said. “If we stay aggressive, trust each other, and compete for every point, we can give ourselves a chance to finish strong.”
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Varsity Lady Mustangs Gianna Rodriguez, Eliana Guadalajara, Jerika Gonzalez, Lyncie Acosta, Emma Gomez, Sophia Aguinaga and Jocelynn Estrada helped Natalia place fourth at the District preview.
Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Natalia competes in the District Meet today, October 14, in Carrizo Springs on the same course they ran a district preview a week ago.
At the preview, the Lady Mustangs placed fourth with 86 points, three points behind third place Crystal City who had 83. Devine won with 57 points followed by runner-up Cotulla who had 58 points.
Lady Mustang results were 10th Gianna Rodriguez 13:49.59, 18th Eliana Guadalajara 14:11.61…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!
Varsity Mustangs Jacob Banda and Sebastian Soto.
Varsity Lady Mustang Karis LaShae prepares to receive the ball during Natalia’s game against S.A. Memorial. Photo by Mable Byrd.
Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Natalia Lady Mustangs had two hard fought matches this week against Carrizo Springs then a non-district match against San Antonio Memorial High School. The Lady Mustangs continue to gain continuity as they improve with each match. Natalia is now 4-26 on the season and is currently ranked seventh in the district standings.
The Lady Stangs will rematch Lytle this Tuesday, Oct. 13 then travel to Crystal City to take on the Javelinas Friday, Oct. 16 at 5 P.M.
Vs Carrizo Springs
Kills:…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!
Varsity Mustang Xander Crouch had himself a game this past Friday. The senior had a touchdown and interception during Natalia’s game against Jourdanton. Photo by Moose Lopez.
Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Natalia Mustangs dropped a close one against Jourdanton in a thrilling 49-38 game. This football matchup was a slug fest, both teams showcasing wicked offense and hardnosed defense. Sparks were flying all over the field this last Friday and despite the outcome, head coach Jason Reynolds was pleased with how the team performed.
“I felt like we did a good job in pass protection and our receivers didn’t drop a single pass and all receivers caught a touchdown pass,” Reynolds raved. “We knew going into this game that they were going to load the box so being able to throw the ball a little helped us in the run game.”
Everyone was stepping up on both sides of the ball. For example, senior Xander Crouch had both a touchdown catch and an interception. With Eduardo Lopez, Mason Giera and Maddox Corker stepping up in similar ways.
“It’s no secret that we play iron man football and our kids play on both sides so we challenged them to go make a play and play complimentary football,” Reynolds said.
Giera also found himself in a familiar position, quarterback. After starting QB Leo Cortinas went down…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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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.
Cross Country is one of those sports 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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
