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STATE BOUND AGAIN!!!

The Lytle boys and girls CC teams are both ranked in the Top 5 going into the State meet.

PIRATE XC REGION IV CHAMPIONS
Sanchez, Lopez, Esquivez, Montes, Obando, Salazar, & Reyna eyes set on repeat
3A State Meet Friday, Nov. 3, 12:10pm

Lytle XC pre-Regional ranking released
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Cross Country Coaches Association of Texas released its next-to-last poll of the 2023 season just prior to Lylte’s Class 3A Region IV performance at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Monday. The final standings will come later in November after the conclusion of the State Meet.
The latest ranking did not take into consideration the Pirates Regional Championship or the Lady Pirates Regional Runner-up finish.
Top 10 boys
1 Eustace, 2 Lytle, 3 Presidio, 4 East Bernard, 5 Lubbock Roosevelt, 6 San Antonio Great Hearts Northern Oaks, 7 Commerce, 8 Universal City Randolph, 9 Canadian, 10 Jim Ned.
Top 10 girls
1 Holliday, 2 Poth, 3 Pilot Point, 4 Lytle, 5 Dalhart, 6 Quitman, 7 McGregor, 8 Whitesboro, 9 Canadian, 10 Jim Ned.

Lytle Pirates win defensive battle vs. Cotulla

Captains of the Lytle Pirate football team take centerfield.

By Eric Smith aka Green Paint
Staff Writer
The Lytle Pirates were able to pick up a key district win at home last Friday night vs. the Cotulla Cowboys. A 1st quarter touchdown by Drew Gonzales followed by a Macros Alvarado PAT would be all the Pirates would need, when the four-quarter battle came to an end to claim victory. The victory allowed the black and gold to improve to 6-2 overall and 2-1 in 14-3A (Div.I) as they enter a game vs. the #1 team in Region IV, Jourdanton Friday night.
“Dig deep was displayed and demonstrated throughout the entire night,” Coach Mike Trevino said. “We knew what…

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12 Pirates romp past Natalia Football

Natalia Mustangs #5 Luis Buentello and #12 Marcos Ramos block during a recent game.

By Eric Smith aka Green Paint
The #12 state ranked Poth Pirates continued their winning ways last Friday in Natalia, as they handed the Mustangs a 56-0 loss. Poth improved to 7-1 overall and 4-0 in district play, as Natalia fell to 1-7 overall and 1-3 in district play.
“I am disappointed in the loss, but I am proud of….

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How this massive mum made history… Students appeal to Guinness Book of World Records!

The local floral design class at Devine High School set out to build a record-breaking mum this Homecoming, and they have now submitted an application to Guiness Book of World Records.
“Students made 37 foot paper chains and streamers together to create a 39 foot mum,” said Mrs. Segura, the floral design teacher. “We are anxiously waiting for our spot in the record book!”

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Running to Regionals!

Arabian Cross Country runners are Regional Bound!!!! They are: Angelina Garcia, Charlie Rangel, Danni Gutierrez, Camila Sierra, Claire Jones, Airyanna Rodriguez, Aimee Carr, Rachel Stotts, pictured along with Coach Thompson.

Warhorse Regional qualifiers Jaiden Alvarez, Donovan Dixon, and Jesse House.

Lytle Cross Country girls are (l to r) Addison Wagner, Vanessa Alyala, Klayre Cook, Frances Scotello, Laleina Reviera, and Svetlana Lopez.

Lytle Cross Country boys are regional bound! Pictured above are (l to r) are Yandel Esquivez, Johnny Alvarez, Tristan Lopez, Brandon Obando, Abel Sanchez, Bryan Montes-Rodriguez, and Diego Reyna.

DHS Tennis swings a Regional Quarterfinal Championship!

For the second time in DHS history, the Devine Tennis team has clenched the Regional Quarterfinal Championship, and is headed to Regionals!Team members are: Ethin Erwin, Ethan Gelinas, Jeremy Steinbrunner, Tanner Davis, Hector Garza, Adam Salinas, Savanna Pequeno, Oakley Malone, Kelsey Dishman, Lily Lawless, Bailey Ornelas, Iris Stricker, Jilliyn Guajardo, Brooks Poppe, Abby Saunders, Bob Hicks, and Trinity Spurgers. They compete this Thursday. Courtesy photo. Good Luck Team Tennis!

Mustangs suffer tough loss in Frio County, #12 Poth comes to town

Natalia Mustang #9 Zach Peralta tries to break another tackle.

Eric Smith
Staff Writer
The Natalia Mustangs continued their road woes in Frio County, as they suffered a tough shut-out loss last Friday night at Gosch Field. Dating back to 1989, the Wolves had

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Lytle set for big home game vs. Cotulla

The Lytle Pirates huddle up. This week they will host Cotulla on Friday Night, 7:00 pm kickoff.

Eric Smith
Staff Writer
The Lytle Pirates (5-2, 1-1) will host the Cotulla Cowboys (3-4, 1-1) in a crucial 14-3A (Div.I) battle. This game will have major playoff implications on it and Coach Mike Trevino and the Pirates are asking their Pirate Faithful to pack Walter Joyce Stadium on Friday Night and prepare to Dig Deep in this district battle.
Cotulla Outlook
The Cotulla Cowboys are coming off a 34-14 home victory over district foe Poteet as they were able to snag their first district win, after a disappointing district opening loss to Crystal City 24-18. The Cowboys have the other following results thus far this season: 21-14 loss-West Oso, 28-14 loss- Bandera, 28-14 win-Dilley, 40-6 win-Carrizo Springs, 29-27 loss-Robstown.
“Cotulla is our next game

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Warhorses eclipse Wildcat upset bid 21-6

The Warhorses take the field! Photo by Brigid Howard.

Defense shines as Devine opens 2-0 in District 14-4A DII

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Devine lived up to its motto “Whatever it Takes!” as they defeated the visiting Carrizo Springs Wildcats 21-6 last Friday at Warhorse Stadium. The homecoming-crowd saw plenty of good defense from the home squad as the Wildcats were stymied by the Devine “D” for a large chunk of the evening.
The Warhorses are 2-0 in District 14-4A with a huge showdown with the 1-0 Bulldogs in Bandera Friday night. Kickoff is set for 7pm.
Much of the credit for this victory goes to the defensive side of the ball. From Warhorse defensive tackle Corey Dirck stripping a Wildcat running back of the football on Carrizo Springs first play from scrimmage that linebacker Matthew Gomez recovered on Devine’s five-yard line all the way to the final buzzer, the Devine “D” was outstanding.
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Arabians spank Lady Eagles 3-0, wait for Floresville showdown!

Setters are often called the “quarterbacks” of the volleyball team because what they do is so key. Setting up the powerful Arabian offense are talented setters #5 Kynedie Cruz (left) and #10 Kate Featherly (right). Photos by Brigid Howard.

Jerel Beaty-Staff Writer
A chance to tie for the District 29-4A Championship will be on the line for the Devine Arabian volleyball team October 24 in the DSAC. Devine defeated Pleasanton October 10 before having an open date October 13. If all went as planned against the Lady Bulldogs from Somerset last night and if the Arabians can take care of business against Pearsall October 20, the last game of district becomes one of the biggest magnitudes with a championship and the number one seed going into the playoffs on the line.

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