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A victorious Pirate Homecoming, 28-7 over CC

Lytle Pirate jumps to make the reception, photo by R Gonzalez.

Eric Smith
Staff Writer
They sharpened their shovel, they dug deep, they leaned on one another and they didn’t allow a little adversity to slow them down during a homecoming game 2023 last Friday Night at Walter Joyce Stadium. What the black and gold did do, was finish what they started under 1st year Head Coach Mike Trevino and that was with an impressive 28-7 win over the Crystal City Javelina…

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District Champ Odem awaits Natalia in Bi-District Battle

Mustang coach celebrates with #9 Zach Peralta.

Eric Smith
Staff Writer
The last time that the Natalia Mustangs and the Odem Owls met in a playoff battle on the turf, was a 2002 Area Match-up in Robstown, Texas that saw the state ranked Owls back then, roll past the Natalia Mustangs.
The last time…

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Arabians sink Pirates for Bi-District Championship;Look to badger Bishop for Area

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Devine bounced back in a big way from its loss against Floresville in their District 29 4A finale October 24 by sinking the Rockport-Fulton Lady Pirates in three rather quick sets to claim the Bi-District Championship.
The Arabians (31-15) move on to Area where they face the Bishop Badgers…

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8th Colts remain UNDEFEATED

Demolish Mavericks to go 8-0

The 8th grade Colts try to keep their two-year unbeaten streak alive Thursday versus Comfort in a non-district tilt. Devine was a perfect 9-0 as 7th graders, and now have the opportunity to go both years of middle school football undefeated after they defeated Pearsall 36-6 to run their 2023 record to 8-0.
“Our ‘A-team’ Colts took the field in search of a district championship,” said Coach Lupe…

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TABC tabs Lady Pirate Hoops #11 in state poll

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Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
The Texas Association of Basketball Coaches heaped some preseason praise the Lady Pirate way as they released their poll just as the new season is about to begin.
Lytle comes in at #11 in the state to start the year, but, like Head Coach Lori Wilson said last week, “It’s not where we start, it’s where we finish!”

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Playoffs up next for Arabians

Varsity Arabian Middle Blocker #15 Maddie Dubose with the block on Pearsall in a recent match. She had 2 blocks against Somerset as well. Photos by J DuBose

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer

vs Somerset
The Arabians had to pull a little Taylor Swift out in regards to rust against the Lady Bulldogs last Tuesday night and shake it off as they were coming off an open date the previous Friday.
Devine won set one 25-21 and…

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Improved Pearsall on tap for last Warhorse game prior to playoffs

#2 Sam Guardiola hurdles over the pack to gain more yards.
Photos by Brigid Howard.

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
With Devine’s open week being the last week of the regular season, Friday night’s game at Warhorse Stadium marks the end of the 10-game stretch of the 2023 campaign prior to the state playoffs beginning the second week in November.
The Warhorses enter their Maverick contest sporting a 5-4 record overall, including a 2-1 mark in District 14-4A DII.  With Devine’s loss to Bandera, the Horses face a must-win situation if they want to remain in the hunt for a conference championship.
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