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JV Horses pick up a district win vs Pearsall

JV Warhorse #24 Jack Rumfield surveys the court from the wing during Devine’s intense game against Pearsall. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The JV Horses went 1-1 over the past week as they drilled Pearsall 71-40 before falling in Floresville 45-24. Devine played in Uvalde on January 13 and have upcoming games against Carrizo Springs and Pleasanton.
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The JV Horses had little problem taking care of the visiting Mavericks as Devine ran going away 71-40. Nine of the 12 that saw action got their name in the scoring column with the other three non-scorers contributing in important ways with rebounding, assists, steals, blocking shots, or…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 Mustangs secure first district win over Dilley

Varsity Lady Mustang #22 Alexys Rodriguez boxes out her opponent to snag the rebound during Natalia’s game against Poteet. Photo by Moose Lopez.

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!

Lytle Pirates basketball: Unity begets Victory

Varsity Pirate #3 Weston Jackson drives baseline for the layup during Lytle’s away game against YMLA. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports editor
The varsity Lytle Pirates started the new year off with a 88-70 win over Cotulla, in their first district game of the season. The Pirates secured fourth place in the district standings and have an overall record of 12-9.
Head coach Arturo Vela said their game against…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!

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!