Category: Natalia Mustangs & Lady Mustangs

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports editor
The Natalia Lady Mustangs secured the first win of district play in an overtime road game against the Dilley Wolves 38-37. Natalia has moved up to seventh in the standings and is eager to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Head coach Steven Spangler said the win over Dilley was a tough one. Spangler noted the Wolves are a much improved team and their ascension as district rivals will continue. Spangler said the team stayed the course and made the simple plays when it mattered most…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!

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports editor
The Natalia Lady Mustangs dropped their third district game against the Jourdanton Squaws, 22-68. Natalia has an overall record of 8-17 and sits at the eighth spot in the district standings. 
Head coach Steven Spangler noted that while the team lost, he believes they performed better than in recent games. Spangler said they knew…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!

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports editor
The Natalia varsity Mustangs started district and 2026 undefeated with a 48-31 win over Jourdanton. The Mustangs have an overall record of 5-9 and hold the second place spot in the district standings. Although district play just began, the Mustangs have started off on the right foot.
Head coach Justin Welsh said the win over the Indians began before their team even hit the floor. Welsh said the team was…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!

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports editor
The varsity Mustangs have played their last tournament of the preseason and will be in district play when they return to the floor in 2026. Natalia battled fiercely but finished the tournament 2-3. Head coach Justin Welsh said the key for the Mustangs to stay consistent, is to stay locked in on the defensive side of the ball. 
“When things aren’t going our way, it’s easy to forget what our team is built around, and that’s the defensive end of the floor,” Welsh said. “We have guys who can score the basketball and I am confident that as the season goes on, those guys will help us find ways to win.”
These last few games have…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!

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports editor
As the year comes to a close, the Lady Mustangs have begun their journey into district play taking on two tough opponents: Crystal City and Cotulla. Basketball is a game of runs and some runs last longer than others. The Lady Mustangs had a tough outing in their first two games, losing 25-85 against Crystal City then losing a nail biter against Cotulla 30-33. 
“They were both tough losses, but the girls never gave up and fought hard in both games. That’s tough to do when you’re getting beat by 30+ points for the majority of the game,” head coach Steven Spangler said. “However, these girls have a lot of heart and desire to do what they can.”
No one wants to lose, but…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!

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports editor
The Lytle Pirates enter Christmas break with an overall record of 5-6 coming off successful outings in their game against St. Anthony’s and earning second place at the RK Weilbacher basketball classic in Kenedy Texas. The Pirates have one more tournament before the start of district play and look more connected on the court with each game.
Vs. St. Anthony
During Lytle’s road game against St. Anthony, head coach Arturo Vela said the team had a …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!