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Pirates Basketball battle Buffaloes in close game

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Lytle Varsity Pirates have started their season 1-2, all three games have been super competitive and head coach Arturo Vela highlighted how the boys have been competing no matter who was on the floor. 
Lytle’s first two games of the season were road games, to start your season on enemy territory is an uphill battle but Vela said their mindset was to “stay together and be tough.” 
“The mindset was to stay together and be tough,” Vela said. “Road games force you to be disciplined, and these early experiences will help us later when district road games get tight.”
In their loss to Lanier, Vela said the pressure applied by the Volks eventually got to the Pirates, disrupting their spacing and execution, and even preventing them from getting any touches in the paint. 
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Mustangs Basketball looks to improve with each game

A varsity Mustang prepares to pass the ball on the baseline during Natalia’s first home game of the season against Sabinal. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
Varsity Mustangs basketball has officially began with Natalia sitting at an overall record of 1-2. They won their first game of the season against Stockdale 47-40, but dropped their next two against Navarro and Sabinal. Head coach Justin Welsh said the key difference between their wins and losses has been putting together complete games. Meaning Welsh wants the squad to bring the same effort throughout all four quarters of basketball.
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Freshman Horses Tourney Champs

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Freshman Warhorse basketball coach Zachary Robles has his young team playing extremely well over the last four games as they won all three games in their home tournament then followed that trophy-winning performance by defeating Marion on November 24.
“The freshmen team has come together very well and are connecting to help them build strong chemistry,” Robles stated in his postgame recap. “I am excited to see where this team goes and how we compete in district for the district title. I know for a fact these young men will play their hardest and compete to their fullest potential, the Devine way!”
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Lady Mustangs take another step towards team identity

Varsity Lady Mustang #24 Mia Loza shoots the freethrow while Mustang Aryanna Ramirez boxes out in Natalia’s game against Uvalde. Photo by Mable Byrd

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Varsity Lady Mustangs have wrapped up their first leg of the tournament season and enter Thanksgiving break with a record of 3-7. Since the first game, the Lady Mustangs have looked more comfortable on the court, most notably on the defensive side of the ball. Head coach Steven Spangler said limiting turnovers will be the next step in the development for this team. 
“As we slow things down offensively to try and control the ball better, we’re seeing our offense start to take shape,” Spangler said. “We have to be able to slow fast teams down, and they are starting to find a way to do that for the most part.”
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Lady Pirate golfers hit the course

The Lady Pirate golf team competed at San Antonio Riverside.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Lytle Head Golf Coach Arnold Martinez took his Lady Pirate players to San Antonio last week to compete at the Riverside Invitational. Yolette Laureano led the way with a 105 while Leila Martinez was next in the clubhouse with a 113.
Loundyn Perez and Sophia Herrera got their first time experience on a regulation course and shot a 117 and 125, respectively.
Jewel Settles finished with 123 and Eliana Torres posted 127.
The team finished 11th overall as Laureano, Martinez, and Perez were in the top half of the field individually.

Lady Mustangs gallop past Nixon-Smiley 37-28

Varsity Lady Mustang Kaylee Uviedo fights for the rebound during Natalia’s first home game of the basketball season against George West.Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Natalia Varsity girls basketball squad picked up their first win of the preseason against Nixon-Smiley High School, 37-28. The Lady Mustangs are now 1-2 in the preseason, dropping their first two games against Pleasanton and George West. Head coach Steven Spangler said the key difference in this win compared to their first two games was just a couple more baskets made and their defense was a lot more disruptive which led to more opportunities on offense.
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JV Lady Mustangs secure first win of the year over Nixon-Smiley

JV Lady Mustang Alyssa Esquibel pushes the ball in transition as the George West players converge on her during Natalia’s first home game of the season. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The JV Lady Mustangs secured their first win of the preseason in a dominant win against Nixon-Smiley High School, 25-12. Coach  Monica Spangler said Natalia’s strong defense and balanced scoring helped the Lady Mustangs take control early and…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 usurp Utopia for first win of the season

Lytle girls celebrate on the baseline during the Lady Pirates’ first win of the preseason against the Utopia Buffaloes.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Lady Pirates basketball have picked up a preseason win on their home court against Utopia High School. Lytle, now 1-2, continues to grow and become more comfortable on the court, despite only having eight players these last two games. Their defensive tenacity coupled with their ability to respond to adversity, will serve as a solid foundation to work off of as district play approaches. 

Vs. Navarro
In their first road game of the season, the Lady Pirates fell to the Navarro Panthers in a hard fought battle, 32-54. Wilson said once…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!