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Throw in a towel as Warhorses scrimmage Ingram this Thursday

The big annual “Towel Scrimmage” is set for this Thursday at Warhorse Stadium! Above, the community enjoyed it’s first-ever “Warhorse Bowl” this past Saturday. Photo by Brigid Howard.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The Annual “Towel Scrimmage” is this Thursday at Warhorse Stadium as the Ingram Warriors make their way to Devine. The JV and Freshmen get underway at 5pm while the varsity takes the field around 6:30pm.
On tap
Devine had their own intersquad scrimmage last Saturday at the 1st Annual Warhorse Bowl on Dean Bates Practice Field. Now, Head Coach Jacob Campsey and his staff get the opportunity to further evaluate players while they line up against an unfamiliar opponent. Spots on rosters as well as placement on depth charts can vary after position coaches review film to determine who belongs where and who best helps which team at this point of the season.
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“Warhorse Bowl” is this Saturday

Horses to Scrimmage Ingram Friday Aug. 14

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Devine Head Coach Jacob Campsey is excited to get a new tradition rolling as the Warhorse Bowl cranks up this Saturday on Dean Bates Practice Field. The hour and a half long intersquad scrimmage cranks up at 9am and is expected to last an hour and a half.
The Warhorses officially began their 2026 season this past Monday afternoon. With players fighting for their spots on whatever respective team…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!

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.

DHS Tennis back in the swing of things

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
While Friday night football lights may grab much of the attention this time of year, the pleasant (although sometimes vicious) sounds of tennis balls meeting racquets have returned as the Devine Warhorse and Arabian team tennis program has officially opened regular and district matches for the 2026 season.
Head Coach Kandi Darnell and assistant Zac Valenzuela welcomed players back to the courts in late…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!

103 Warhorses answer the call as new era officially begins

The Warhorses are assembled and ready to kickoff the 2026 season! Devine will take to the field in the first annual Warhorse Bowl this Saturday Aug. 8 at 9 A.M. at the Dean Bates practice field. The Horses will host their first scrimmage against Ingram, Aug. 14 then travel to Navarro to take on the Panthers on Thursday, Aug. 20.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
While no band played and the lights remained dim at Warhorse Stadium, Monday afternoon inside the DHS gym and onto Dean Bates Practice Field still felt like one of the biggest moments of the year with 103 players reporting for the opening day of football practice as the 2026 season officially began under the direction of first year head coach Jacob Campsey.
For Campsey, the day carried a special meaning that stretched far…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!

Coach Mendez excited to dive into Arabian volleyball

Former college athlete Coach Samantha Mendez brings 15+ years of coaching experience to the Arabian program. Hired by Devine ISD this Summer, she is excited to lead the Arabians into the upcoming season as the Head Volleyball Coach.

By Kayleen Holder
Editor
Coach Samantha Mendez will take the lead of the Arabian Volleyball program this season. Mendez has been coaching for 15+ years, and she’s really excited about what she’s seen so far from the maroon and gold.
“I’ll tell you right now, we have a lot of talent here in Devine, girls who are hungry to win and hungry to carry on the tradition,” Coach Mendez said. “That’s something I definitely see in these girls, and I’m super, super excited to coach these athletes. They are eager to play, willing to learn and willing to work.”
Mendez has coached at a variety of levels at San Antonio ISD, SA Memorial, Wimberley club volleyball, as well as Lytle ISD most recently.
One of her favorite coaching memories was coined “The Memorial Volleyball Miracle” by the SA Report. In this historic turnaround, Coach Mendez led the San Antonio Memorial volleyball team to its first district championship in over 40 years.
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Warhorse Kids Football Camp a success

Two Divisions – JRs (3rd & 4th graders) and SRs (5th & 6th graders).
Football sign-ups will be held this Sunday, August 2nd from 10am-2pm at 717 Tuttle Dr. in Devine. Registration fee is $100.00 and a copy of the child’s Birth Certificate is required when registering.
If you have any questions, contact Jack Zimmerle at 210.215.4944.

Local volleyball teams serve up first day of practice this Saturday

Jerel Beaty
The sound of whistles, squeaking shoes, and of course, volleyballs striking the court will return this Saturday as teams from across the state officially open their preseason workouts.
August 1 marks the first day programs may issue equipment and conduct workouts, giving athletes their first organized opportunity to begin preparing for what all hope is a memorable and playoff-appearance making 2026 season.
Like all schools, Devine, Lytle, and Natalia will not have long to settle in before competition ramps up.
The first scrimmages are scheduled for August 7, followed by the first day for matches on August 10.
Those early dates give coaches a short window to evaluate lineups, build rotations and prepare players for the pace of regular-season play.
The regular season will build toward district certification on October 27 when playoff qualifiers are finalized.
From there, the postseason begins quickly with bi-district matches set for October 29-31 and area-round play scheduled for November 2-3.
The playoff road continues with regional semifinals November 5-7 and regional finals November 9-10.
Teams that advance beyond their respective region will move on to the state semifinals November 14, with state championship matches scheduled for November 19-21.
Best of luck to all Arabian, Lady Mustang, and Lady Pirate teams during their 2026 seasons!