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A Hail Mary for the win!

The crowd and the sidelines go wild after Mustang Quarterback Mason Giera threw a hail mary and connected with receiver Juan Gonzales who made the game-winning catch. Still shot from video that captured this amazing play.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports writer
The Natalia Mustangs pulled off what some might call a miraculous win against Nixon- Smiley High School, 18-15, after Quarterback Mason Giera threw a hail mary and connected with receiver Juan Gonzales who made the game-winning catch. Head Coach Jason Reynolds described the game as one of the most exciting games he’s ever been a part of.
Reynolds said he was proud of the way his team “rose to the occasion” against a tough opponent like Nixon and how locked in the defense was during an exhilarating display of football.
“It was the craziest ending to a football game that I have ever been a part of or even seen,” Reynolds said. 
Gonzales’ game winning catch will garner the most attention and rightfully so, but Reynolds broke down how the most amazing of sequences set up the team three to four plays before…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!

Mustang Volleyball looks to finish strong 

Varsity Lady Mustang #14 Jayden Mello sends the spike over the net while the rest of varsity stands ready to recover just in case. Photo by Mable Byrd.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports writer
The Natalia varsity Lady Mustangs have been battling all season, facing tough opponents and staying afloat in the district standings by raising their level of play to meet the challenge that their competition presents. The Lady Mustangs have an…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 Volleyball riding momentum as the post season approaches

Varisity Lady Mustangs #5 Aryanna Ramirez and #10 Abriella Garza stand ready at the back line during an intense match against Jourdanton. Garza had eight kills against the number one ranked team in district. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports writer
With six games left in the regular season, the Natalia Varsity Lady Mustangs are sitting comfortably with an overall record of 14-11 and a district record of 5-3. This season has been filled with consistent and steady dominance and raising their level of play when the moment calls for it. The Lady Mustangs have won six of their last ten games and look to carry this momentum down the stretch of the 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 $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Mustangs battle Badgers

Varsity Mustangs #56 Fernando Bautista, #62 Roger Najera and #61 Pilar Valadez stand ready at the line in between snaps. Najera had four tackles amd recovered one fumble against Karnes City. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports writer
Despite a late comeback, the Natalia Varsity Mustangs fell to the Karnes City badges, 42-28. In their hard fought battle, the Mustangs scored 21 points in the fourth but could not overcome the early deficit set by the Badgers. The Mustangs have an overall record of 3-2 and currently sit at fifth in district.
In the third quarter, Natalia completely shut out the Badgers’ offense.
“Our defense did a great job of flying to the football and getting to the quarterback,” Head coach Jason Reynolds said. “That was the defense that we have seen all season. We were playing with a lot of confidence and I know we will get that from our guys moving forward.”
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Lady Mustang comes home a State Champ!

State Champion- Lady Mustang Ashley Aguirre took the gold at the State Powerlifting Meet. Photo by Jasmine Vasquez.

Multiple young athletes from Natalia, Lytle, and Devine recently competed in the Regional and State Powerlifting Meets, and this young lady pictured below brought home an individual State Championship medal. See full story in Sports!

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