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Gold Colts win 8-6, Maroon Colts lose hard fought ballgame

Colts take down Navarro. Pictured are #1Jordan Beaver, #7 Israel Casas, and #2David Espinosa.

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Devine’s middle school Colts took on the Navarro Panthers last Thursday with the Gold coming away with an 8-6 victory. The Maroon team fought hard until the final horn but their comeback bid fell short 24-14.
“The Gold group continues to play well together,” said Coach Zac Valenzuela after his squad ran their record to a perfect 3-0.
Valenzuela credited the win to “solid run contributions from Jack Wallace and David Espinosa.” Defensively, Aaron Frazier led the way with 3 tackles followed by Tommy Camarillo.
The Maroon team dug a hole too big to climb out of as they fell behind 24-0 midway through. Devine did not hang their heads though and came out swinging, and scoring, in the second half as they closed the gap to 24-14.
Unfortunately, the Colts could get no closer as they lost by that final score.
Jordan Beaver led the Maroon with 8 carries for 45 yards. He scored one touchdown and added a two-point conversion. Logan Alexander was next with 7 rushes for 55 yards and a score. Moses Contrares had one attempt for 5 yards.
Quarterback Nate Valle hit on 3 of four attempts with two completions going to Alexander for a total of 25 yards while the other went to Kash Esparza for a big 35-yard gain.
Defensively, Contreras led with four tackles. Valle added three tackles and had an interception while Esparza added a solo tackle and recovered a fumble.
Brody Poppe, Troy Guerra, Eli San Miguel, and Alexander each had two tackles while single tackles were made by Beaver, Espinosa, Jayden Rodriguez, Noah Garcia, and Israel Casas, Jr.

Benefits for Coach Wueste

Natalia Coach Melissa Wueste was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer in May 2023. Since then, Coach Wueste has undergone radiation treatments and other procedures and will continue the fight over the next few months. As Breast Cancer Awareness month approaches us we hope you will join us for some benefit events to raise money and support her battle. All proceeds will go to the Wueste family to help with health expenses as she continues her fight.
There will be several upcoming benefit events such as a T shirt sale, 5K color run October 28, wrist band/lanyard sale and a car wash.
For more information or to make donations please contact Coach Ilyan Martinez at ilyan.martinez@nataliaisd.net or by calling (210) 279-2438.

DEVINE TWIRLERS TO BE HONORED AT DExSTA HOMECOMING on Saturday, October 14th at the VFW

1960-61 Devine High School Majorettes From the 1961 yearbook: Darlene Davis, Barbara Driscoll, Molly Griffin, Rosa Tellez, Peggy Duke, Nola Alexander (Drum Major), with Mascot Vicki Wallace in front.

For over 70 years Majorettes and Twirlers graced the sidelines of Devine football games, performed at pep rallies at Devine High School and Devine Junior High, and marched in local and area parades with the Warhorse & Colt Bands. They boosted school spirit and added sparkle and glamour with their twirling routines! From at least 1944 through the last twirler in 2017, Devine had the honor of having many very talented young ladies become leaders in their schools. These girls worked hard to prepare for tryouts, paid for their own batons, lessons, camps, and usually uniforms too. A lot of time and effort went into practicing for their performances, and they were an integral part of many school events. They also competed in UIL contests, even at the State level, and won many awards.

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Arabians send Patriots, Bulldogs walking; Huge game vs Floresville on the horizon

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Devine stayed red-hot with wins over non-district opponent San Antonio Homeschool last Tuesday and District 29-4A foe Somerset Friday to improve their record to 23-13 prior to Tuesday night’s clash in the DSAC against Pearsall.

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8th Grade Fillys Dominate Uvalde

8th Grade Middle Blocker A’Dell Holder and Sydney Solis go up for a block in a recent game against Pearsall.

Shana Beaty
Staff writer
The Devine Filly 8th grade A-team Volleyball girls played against Uvalde and won another district game improving their district record to 4-1, and 6-2 for the season. Devine beat Uvalde in two sets back to back winning 25-21, 25-15.
Coach Julie Oropeza is pleased that this group of girls finally looks like a well-organized team, saying, “They have worked very hard to improve defensively, and with each game it shows. We are also, now, able to control our game offensively as well. I am so excited to see the continued progress for this group of girls.”

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Freshman Arabians continue torrid streak…14-1 on the season!

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Excuse the presumptiveness of putting the Arabian freshman record at 14-1 as Devine was 13-1 before going into last night’s District 29-4A affair against the Lady Mavs of Pearsall. However, this squad has been on a tremendous roll this season as their only loss was against a JV squad from D’Hanis.

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Pirates CHAMPS in Round Rock @ HOKA Meet


Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
The Pirates had an impressive week as they followed their championship performance in the Islander Splash in Corpus Christi with another championship effort in Round Rock at Old Settlers Park in the HOKA Invitational which is the site of November’s State Meet.

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DHS CLASS OF 1973 –50TH REUNION@ HOMECOMING – OCT 13-14

1972-73 DEVINE WARHORSES: L-R, Standing: Coach Peschel, #63 Tommy Bell, #64 David Hundley, #44 Kenny Allen, #80 Mike Outlaw, #70 Rocky White, #51 Gary Davis, #52 David Ciavarra, #74 Mike Carter, #73 Gerald Tschirhart, Mrg. Gary Sherry, Coach Paul Jette. Middle Row: Coach Dean Bates, Coach Jay Patterson, #11 Paul Jette, #24 Danny Campsey, #50 Walter McAllister Jr., #71 Domingo Villareal, #72 Billy Ricks, #60 Richard Calame, #81, #61 Dennis Wutzke, Jack Schott Jr., Tr. Richard Gallegos, Mgr. John Cassle. Bottom Row: #82 Joe Gallegos, #62 John Yarbrough, #10 Robert Hundley, #22 Randall Kendrick, #23 Richard Ehlinger, #12 Hal Thompson, #30 Arthur Campsey, #25 Blase Morales, #33 Paul Smith, Mgr. Chris Thompson

The Devine HS Class of 1973 will celebrate their 50th Reunion at Homecoming on October 13th and 14th! On Friday night at the Homecoming football game at Warhorse Stadium, they will be introduced down on the track at halftime, then again on Saturday afternoon. They will present their 50th Reunion program during the HC festivities at the VFW, hosted by the Devine Ex-Students/Teachers Association (DExSTA).

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Horses hold on for heart-stopping 28-24 win vs Uvalde; LaFond pressure, Contreras INT seals the deal

Warhorse Aaron Bonilla puts pressure on the Coyote QB.

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Devine caused some raised blood pressures and a little anxiety for many Warhorse Nation fans last Friday night as they took what looked like a commanding 21-6 lead over visiting Uvalde into the halftime locker room.

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