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Natalia Lady Mustangs: Finding the steps to success

Varsity Lady Mustangs #12 Kaylee Uviedo and #10 Kaecey Velasquez navigate the defense on the baseline for an out of bounds play during Natalia’s game against Kennedy. Photo by Moose Lopez.

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!

Mustangs kick off 2026 with a big win over Jourdanton

Varsity Mustang #20 Maddox Corker looks to move the ball on the perimeter against SA Memorial. Photo by Moose Lopez.

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!

Lady Pirates rolling with 3 straight W’s

Varsity Lady Pirate Zabella Garza stops to pop the shot on the baseline in Lytle’s overtime win against Cotulla. Photo from Lori Wilson.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports editor
The Lytle Lady Pirates started district play blisteringly hot, taking down Dilley 34-32, Poteet 40-29 then beating Cotulla in overtime 39-35. Lytle currently holds first place in the district standings and looks to continue their dominant crusade through the season.
Head coach Lori Wilson said they “beat the teams we needed to beat” over the break and noted it is no surprise that the girls are playing lights-out as of late. Lytle’s…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!

Warhorse freshman put a leash on Bulldogs 48-42

Warhorse freshman Collier Paige rejects a Somerset shot attempt.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The freshmen Warhorse basketball team picked up an impressive road win over Somerset, defeating the Bulldogs 48-42 on January 2. Nate Valle led…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!

Bulldogs edge Warhorses 45-42

Varsity Warhorse Jordan Beaver pushes the ball up the court with his head up looking for the open man during Devine’s game against Davenport. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
It was definitely a nip and tuck affair between Devine Warhorses and Somerset Bulldogs on January 2 with both teams desperately wanting to escape with an all-important 27-4A victory. Unfortunately for Devine, the Bulldogs came out on top in round one on their home court by a final score of 45-42.
While neither 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!

Freshman Horses fly past Owls 45-39

Freshman Warhorse Pheonix Snider positions himself to boxout his opponents during Devine’s game against Davenport. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The 9th grade Horses went 1-1 last week as they defeated Hondo 45-39, a win that took out some of the bad taste from their 74-46 setback against Davenport that started the week.
vs Hondo
The Horses strong first period which resulted…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 eager to start District

Varsity Mustang #23 Ricardo De La O reaches for the ball during tip-off of Natalia’s game against Yorktown. Photo by Mable Byrd.

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!