Lady Mustangs still have a puncher’s chance to make the playoffs

Lady Mustang Allison Moreno had one RBI in Natalia’s win over Crystal City. Photo by Mable Bryd.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Lady Mustangs have battled their way back into playoff contention after starting district play with a record of 0-5. Since then, Natalia has gone 3-1 and have locked themselves into a three-way tie with Lytle and Crystal City record wise for the fourth and final…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 $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Mustangs on the track in Karnes City

Mustang Sebastian Soto placed 4th in the 800m run during the meet in Karnes City. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The Mustang track and field varsity and JV teams got back into the groove of things last week in Karnes City. Natalia has one regular season meet left at San Antonio Christian before tackling District 28-3A on April 9-10 on their own fantastic facilities.
Finishing in one of the top six spots of their respective varsity events were Jimmy Ayala, Alim Echeverria, Roger Najera, R.J. De La O, and Matthew Rodriguez.
Scoring points

Owls overcome Lady Mustangs

Lady Mustang Ralynn Juarez awaits the pitch at Natalia’s home game against Blanco. Photo by Mable Byrd.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Natalia Lady Mustangs drop their first district game of the season to Hondo, 3-8. The Owl’s offense was too much for Natalia to keep up with. However one game does not define a team. Natalia had won their previous three…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 $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

­­Lady Mustangs high powered offense breezes by Blanco and Bandera

Lady Mustang Claire Wise is hounded by her teammates after hitting a homerun. Photo by Mable Byrd.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Varsity Lady Mustangs were lights out at the plate in their last two games before the start of district. In their last three games (all wins), Natalia has scored a total of 37 runs. At the time of press the Mustangs are 9-8 and are clicking at the right time.
Vs Blanco
In Natalia’s dominant win over the Panthers, the Lady Mustangs set the tone early, running the score up to 6-0 at the bottom of the first inning. They opened up the scoring after an error from Blanco scored one run, then Selyene Gallegos doubled scoring one run. Then another error by the Panthers scored two runs, and a wild pitch scored two runs. The final…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 $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!