Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Put August 19 on your calendar if you happen to be the parent of a Devine Middle School Colt or Filly athlete as clothes pickup and a parent meeting occur on that particular day.
Filly athletes can pick up their workout clothes from their respective coaches between the hours of 2pm and 4pm.
Eight grade Colt athletes can get their garb between 2pm and 3pm while seventh grade Colts follow from 3pm and 4pm.
The all-important parent meeting for all DMS athletes begins at 7pm in the DMS cafeteria with breakout sessions for specific sports soon following.
This would be a wonderful time to turn in all medical paperwork in person, as well as a great date to have Rank One paperwork completed online.
If you have any questions, please contact the DMS Office at 830-851-0610.
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Lytle CommunityPep Rally Aug14
Jerel Beaty-Staff Writer
Lytle High School Gymnasium is the place to be Wednesday, August 14 as the community is invited to celebrate the beginning of new school year and sports seasons. Recognition of football, volleyball, and Cross Country teams as well as acknowledgement of band members, training staffs, dance teams, and cheerleading squads is on the fun-filled agenda as well as some motivational speeches by local community members. It begins at 6:00pm! Don’t be late!
Mustang Football:
“Our kids are the hardest working kids I have ever been around”
Mustang Football is expecting around 60-65 kids to come out this season. New Head Coach and Athletic Director Jason Reynolds said they will carry 2 teams this season, a JV and a Varsity.
“On day one our energy and effort was through the roof! I felt that our kids did a great job taking what we did over the summer and were able to just continue the work that we have been putting in since the spring,” Coach Reynolds said.
“Defensively, I was very impressed with how fast our kids adapted to our scheme,” Coach Reynolds adds. “Offensively our kids practiced with a lot of tempo, and I loved the amount of communication and accountability I was seeing between players.”
Natalia XC working toward Aug. 24 in Karnes City
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Badger Land in Karnes City on August 24 is the first venue on the schedule for Natalia Head Coach Kendra Spangler and her band of Cross Country runners as they prep for the 2024 season.
Spangler is excited to get the season rolling in hopes of getting as many runners as possible to Corpus Christi for Regional in late October.
After Karnes City, Natalia hits the trails at Medina Valley August 31 followed by a short trip to Pearsall September 7.
A much longer trip awaits September 21 as they travel to Corpus for the Islander Splash as a possible regional preview.
The Mustangs and Lady Mustangs run their last regular season meet in Dilley September 28 prior to returning to Dilley for the District Meet October 9.
Best of luck to all Natalia runners in 2024!
2024 Peanut Butter Bowl Media Day
Excited for Lytle ISD and our community to once again partner and participate with Steve Teel and Very Bold Ministries in this charity event raising peanut butter jars for those in need.
“When we feed people in need, WE ALL WIN!”
Collection begins now all the way up until our Week 1 home opener vs Llano on August 30!
Busy week ahead for Arabian Volleyball
Alumni tilt is Aug. 10
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
By playing a boat-load of games right off the bat, the Arabian volleyball team obviously knows how to get their fan base involved quickly into their 2024 season.
Devine began practices Monday August 5 prior to rolling out two scrimmages followed by five games and three tournaments over the course of the rest of the month.
After a 32-16 2023 campaign that saw the team go 10-2 to finish as the district runners-up, Devine is eager to get the ball served up to see where it may land once playoffs begin in late October.
Warhorse football padding up
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
The Warhorse football players will have their first day in full pads Friday, August 9 as they prepare to take on Cotulla in their initial scrimmage of the season at home Thursday, August 15.
Devine coaches have used the first part of the week to acclimate their players to new schemes offensively and defensively as the 2024 season is just around the corner.
The Warhorses second scrimmage is against their usual preseason foe Navarro in Geronimo Thursday, August 22.
The official kick off to the season is August 30 at Warhorse Stadium versus the visiting Randolph Ro-Hawks. Game time is 7:30pm.
Ruiz, Lytle XC up and running; Pieper Relay on tap
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
If success is addicting, Lytle Head Cross Country coach Gilbert Ruiz and his runners must be straight-up addicts. The Pirate team begins the 2024 season looking for its 7th consecutive trip to State while the Lady Pirates are shooting for their fourth trip in a row.
If that does not signify success, then I am not sure what does anymore.
A new year brings with it new challenges. Ruiz and his new band of runners knows the time is now to lay the groundwork if they wise to end up where they feel they rightfully belong, which is in Round Rock at Old Settlers Park on November 2.
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New seasons, new hope as 2024 sports seasons take off
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
The start of a new high school football, volleyball, Cross Country, and tennis season is an exhilarating time, filled with a unique blend of anticipation, hope, and renewal. For both players and fans, it signifies a fresh chapter, untainted by the disappointments or pains of the past.
The promise of new beginnings brings an electric atmosphere to the school, the community, and to the respective “Name the Mascot” Nation as everyone rallies together in support of their hometown teams.
Continue reading “New seasons, new hope as 2024 sports seasons take off”
Devine Youth Sports registration open
Volleyball Registration for grades 1st through 6th will be open July 8th – August 7th. Late Registration will be held August 8th – August 11th with a $25 Late Fee. Season dates are to be determined
Volleyball Cost: $75 for first child $70 for any additional child. Child does not need to attend Devine Schools. Please reach out if you are interested in coaching!!!
Register at www.devineyouthsports.com.
Flag Football Registration for grades Kindergarten through 6th grade will be open July 9th – August 7th. Late Registration is August 8th – August 11th with a $25 Late Fee. Season dates are to be determined
Flag Football Cost: $75 for first child $70 for any additional child. Child does not need to attend Devine Schools. Please reach out if you are interested in coaching!!!
Register at www.devineyouthsports.com.