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Local football photos

Lytle’s yearly Midnight Madness event had a great turnout. The Pirates showcased their diligence and commitment to the grid iron with a public practice that brought out the community to stir up hype for the upcoming football season. Lytle’s first scrimmage will be against San Antonio Memorial High School on August 14. Photo by Moose Lopez.

During the practice, the Pirates broke off into several stations based on their positions on the field. Defense worked on tackling form and containing the opponents offense. On the offensive side, the skill positions did route running drills along with foot work coordination while the offensive line practiced their formations and the execution of plays. Photos by Moose Lopez.

The Natalia Mustangs also hit the field before the crack of dawn, beginning their practices at 6 A.M. These practices were helmets only, but the work being put in was intense and purposeful. The team was scattered across the field, working with different coaches on different skillsets. Photos by Mable Byrd.

Hats off to Natalia’s class of 2026!

Natalia’s graduating class of 2026 release their caps into the air in celebration of leaving High School behind and beginning their own unique journeys into the world. Photo by Mable Byrd.

Tessa Del Toro receiving her dipolma. Photo by Mable Byrd.

Raeann Juarez gave the benediction during Natalia’s 2026 graduation ceremony. Photo by Mable Byrd.

Jayston Rodriguez gave the closing remarks and the recognition of the tassels during Natalia’s 2026 graduation ceremony. Photo by Mable Byrd.

Andres Terrazas receives his dipolma during the 2026 Natalia graduation ceremony. Photo by Mable Byrd.

Mustangs ‘26 Baseball season comes to an end

Mustang Jacob Camacho had two assists in the field during game one against Jourdanton in the first round of the playoffs. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Natalia Mustangs’ season concluded after a two-game sweep by Jourdanton, despite a narrow 2-1 loss in the opener and a tough 16-1 result in game two. The Mustangs had an overall record of 9-16 and a district record of 4-6.
Congratulations to the Mustangs and the Natalia community on a hard-fought season!
Vs Game 1
Batting: Leo Buentello- 1 H, 1 RBI, 1 double, Xander Crouch- 1 H, Andrew Arizola- 1 R, 2 H
Baserunning: Zack Peralta- 1 SB
Fielding: Buentello- 1 for 2 on PO, Crouch- 1 PO, 1 A, Jacob Camacho- 2 A, Arizola- 4 for 5 on PO,1 A, Jordan Castro- 1 for 1 on PO, Moses Leija- 3 PO, 1 A, Peralta- 3 PO, 1 A, Andrew Monreal- 2 PO, Josh Garcia- 3 for 3 on PO
Pitching: Josh Garcia threw 2 strikeouts on 27 batters over 5 innings pitched. 
Stat Leaders 
Homeruns: Zack Peralta- 2 
Stolen Bases: Andrew Arizola- 16, Peralta- 10, Leo Beuntello- 7
Fielding Percentage: Josh Garcia- 0.947, Arizola- 0.899, Moses Leija- 0.800
Put Outs: Arizola- 59, Peralta- 46, Leija- 43
Runs: Arizola- 21, Buentello- 14, Leija- 11
Hits: Arizola- 20, Buentello- 13, Crouch- 11 
RBIs: Peralta- 10, Leija- 9, Buentello- 7
Doubles: Crouch/Leija/Buentello- 2, Peralta/Arizola/Andrew Monreal- 1
Triples: Arizola/Leija- 2, Buentello/Monreal- 1
Strikeouts: Arizola- 33, Camacho- 24, Garcia- 23