Category: Natalia Mustangs & Lady Mustangs

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Natalia Mustangs’ season has come to an end after an intense overtime battle against Carrizo Springs that would see Natalia fall, 32-26. The Mustangs had an overall record of 3-7 and a district record of 2-5, placing them fifth in the standings, just outside the playoff picture. 
Head coach Jason Reynolds said he was very pleased with how the team found ways to respond to adversity. Natalia took the lead in the fourth then found a way to tie it up later in the quarter to send the game to OT. 
“It is a testament to our kids and coaching staff and how they never give up,” Reynolds raved.
When looking back on the season, Reynolds said he really valued the relationship he built with the team over the last several months. 
“This group has been a very fun group to coach and they showed up every day even when it was tough,” Reynolds remarked. “We had a lot of great moments this year and I will miss this group of seniors!”
Natalia took some big strides on the field this year, especially on the offensive side of the ball. Compared to last season,…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!

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Natalia Mustangs snag another win after taking down Poteet in a dominant 42-27 victory. Natalia put on an excellent display of complimentary football, methodically getting down field for the touchdown while restraining the Aggies to give them a comfortable 21-0 lead before halftime.
Head coach Jason Reynolds said a big contribution to their lead came from the defense getting big stops early in the game, allowing them to have a comfortable margin for error.
“They did a really good job at stopping the run and creating some turnovers,” Reynolds said.
The Mustangs put up 28 points before halftime and accumulated their highest point total since their win over Lytle in the Legacy Bowl. A big part of that comes from…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!

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Natalia Mustangs fell to the Hondo Owls, 42-0 this past Friday. Head coach Jason Reynolds gave credit to the Owls but was encouraged by the flashes the Mustangs showed during the game. 
“Hondo was a very well coached team and played tough for 4 quarters. We were able to hit a few big plays but just couldn’t punch it in,” Reynolds said. “We will have to do a better job of converting those big plays into points versus Poteet this week.”
Reynolds didn’t shy away from the Mustangs’ areas of improvement. He stressed the importance of…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!

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Natalia Lady Mustangs have hit their last spike of the year at home against Hondo. Natalia finished 7th in the district standings with an overall record of 4-30. The Lady Mustangs showed flashes of their potential multiple times this season. They have excellent defense and ability to stay connected at all times.
The season may not have panned out how they expected, but there is plenty of things for fans to look forward to. This team will continue to improve and gain continuity as they grow their skill and volleyball iq.
A big shoutout goes out to the three departing seniors #7 Ralynn Juarez, #4 Kaylee Uviedo and #10 Alani Aguinaga. Juarez led the team in…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!

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!