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Smith honored for announcing Natalia Football for 50 Years,NHS Homecoming Friday

Natalia Alumni and lifelong resident Sam Smith was honored last Friday night for being the “Voice of the Natalia Football Team” for 50 years! The 73-year-old, lifelong fan, former school board member and current City Council Member (25+ years) did the honorary coin flip for the kickoff to Devine vs. Natalia, before the Mustangs presented Smith with a signed helmet honoring his dedication to the program and town.

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Natalia Homecoming to feature 63rd meeting between Mustangs and PiratesNHS riding eight game win streak

Eric Smith
Staff Writer
One of the great rivalries of South Texas will battle this coming Friday, as Natalia and Lytle will take the field for the 63rd time since 1933. Lytle is riding high as they enter with a 3-0 mark as the Mustangs enter 0-3 facing three tough challenges in a row. This will also mark the “14th” Legacy Bowl game as Natalia has won eight in a row and holds the overall record 34-26-3 historically.

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Natalia XC results

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
McKyenzie Flores paced the two other Lady Mustangs running in the 2nd Annual Steve Goleman Cross Country Invitational in Bandera Saturday while Juan Gonzales led the two Mustang runners.
Flores placed 43rd of 94 runners with a time of 14:23 while Jade Mata was 72nd with a time of 16:25. Leyla Saenz came in 82nd place with a time of 17:20.
Gonzales came in at 47th place with a time of 20:09 and Denton Nelson placed 59th with a time of 21:19.
The lone JV runner for the Mustangs was Micaiah Patterson. Patterson placed 54th with a time of 33:59.

Warhorses vs Mustangs THIS FRIDAY for only 2nd time in history

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
For the first time in Devine High School football history, the Warhorses make the 5.8 mile trip to Natalia to take on the Mustangs Friday night. In 2022, Natalia made their first trip to Warhorse Stadium as the teams met for the first time in history.

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Lytle Pirates shoot down Rockets in SA

Pirate QB Toby Davila looks for his receivers. Photo by Mikayla Perez-Martinez.

Eric Smith
Staff Writer
The Lytle Pirates were able to shoot down the Kennedy Rockets at Veterans Stadium last Friday night to string together their second straight victory to begin the season. Not only did this account for the second win, but it also surpassed last year’s win total which has Coach Mike Trevino, the Pirates and the Lytle faithful excited entering week three vs. West Campus.

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Natalia offense sputters vs Bulldogs

Eric Smith
Staff Writer
The Natalia Mustangs dropped their second game of the season last Friday at home vs. a talented Marion Bulldog squad. Natalia showed improvements on both sides of the ball, but unfortunately their offense sputtered out and was unable to produce enough to be successful in a 28-6 loss. Natalia turns their attention to their neighbors, as Devine comes to town for a week 3 battle Friday Night at home.

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Lady Mustangs defeat Fox Tech to finish up strong in Arabian Roundup

The Natalia Lady Mustangs defeated Fox Tech in two games with scores of 25-4 and 25-12 to finish up the Arabian Roundup Tourney on Saturday, August 19.
Stat Leaders: Kills: Anaya Jones 13, Angelina Solis 6. Assists: Yahdira Lujan 20. Digs: Angelina Solis 7, Abigail Fulton 6. Aces: Abigail Fulton 7, Angelina Solis 3.
Defeat Ingleside 2-0

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