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Lytle Volleyball catch-up

Varsity Lady Pirate #9 Madison Hernandez skies for the spike against Hondo. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports writer
The Varsity Lytle Lady Pirates have been battling all season, pushing through adversity and done their best to stay competitive in a tough district. Lytle has had some tough battles and but remain…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!

Pirates will take on the Owls this Friday

The Varsity Pirates swarm the ball in a tough match against the Poteet Aggies. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports writer
The Varsity Lytle Pirates fall to the Poteet Aggies after a grueling physically and mentally taxing game against the Poteet Aggies 13-0. The Pirates currently sit at an overall record of 3-3 and sit fourth in the district standings.
Head coach Mike Trevino said the Pirates had moments of great play and execution but too many mistakes can add up and ultimately leave you coming up short in the end.
The game 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!

Warhorse XC Regional Bound

The Warhorse Cross Country team qualified for regionals by taking second at district!

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Devine Cross Country runners Uriah Velasquez, Zach Guerra, Ryan Botello, Brody Lane, Shawn Lowe, Jesus Cisneros, and Zane Fritz have the opportunity to race for state as they qualified for the Regional Meet in Corpus Christi on October 21.
The Warhorses ran past five of the other six 27-4A teams as they finished runner-up with 49 points to outdistance themselves from Pleasanton, Pearsall, Uvalde, Carrizo Springs, and Somerset.
The one team that finished ahead of them in the standings was near-5A Floresville, which had 30 points to claim the championship.
Velasquez was the first Warhorse to cross the 5k finish…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!

DHS Tennis are Bi-district Champs!

Sports writer
Devine Tennis closed their last district match of the season against Carrizo Springs in dominant fashion, sweeping the Wildcats 15-0. 
Head coach Kandi Darnell said that this win was the result of several players elevating their game to meet the moment. The camaraderie among the players has fostered a deep chemistry that has translated to the court in a spectacular way. 
“Our players give each other a hard time when being competitive but are always ready to be each others’ support when needed,” Darnell said.
Darnell highlighted the boys doubles and mixed doubles for being steady all season. The consistent play of their team has kept Devine grounded 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 Mustangs Volleyball riding momentum as the post season approaches

Varisity Lady Mustangs #5 Aryanna Ramirez and #10 Abriella Garza stand ready at the back line during an intense match against Jourdanton. Garza had eight kills against the number one ranked team in district. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports writer
With six games left in the regular season, the Natalia Varsity Lady Mustangs are sitting comfortably with an overall record of 14-11 and a district record of 5-3. This season has been filled with consistent and steady dominance and raising their level of play when the moment calls for it. The Lady Mustangs have won six of their last ten games and look to carry this momentum down the stretch of the season…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 battle Badgers

Varsity Mustangs #56 Fernando Bautista, #62 Roger Najera and #61 Pilar Valadez stand ready at the line in between snaps. Najera had four tackles amd recovered one fumble against Karnes City. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports writer
Despite a late comeback, the Natalia Varsity Mustangs fell to the Karnes City badges, 42-28. In their hard fought battle, the Mustangs scored 21 points in the fourth but could not overcome the early deficit set by the Badgers. The Mustangs have an overall record of 3-2 and currently sit at fifth in district.
In the third quarter, Natalia completely shut out the Badgers’ offense.
“Our defense did a great job of flying to the football and getting to the quarterback,” Head coach Jason Reynolds said. “That was the defense that we have seen all season. We were playing with a lot of confidence and I know we will get that from our guys moving forward.”
Reynolds said…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!

Warhorses drop final non-district matchup vs Marble Falls

Warhorse #22 Payten Edwards evades the defense against Marble Falls. Photo by Brigid Howard.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
It was a long night for Warhorse football last Fridan night in Marble Falls. The Mustangs went up 29-0 before Devine got a couple of touchdowns late in the contest.
Marble Falls prevailed 34-14 as each team moves on to their district schedules to close out the season and chase the state playoffs.
Devine’s first test comes this Friday night as they take on the Carrizo Springs Wildcats at Warhorse Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7pm.
Marble Falls put together a long scoring drive to begin the game, taking the lead on Joaquin Aguilar’s 14-yard touchdown run. Aguilar also booted the extra point to give the Mustangs a 7-0 lead midway through the first quarter.
Devine went on a nice drive of their own on their first opportunity, but after eating up the rest of the first quarter’s clock their drive stalled at the Mustang13 yard line on a 4th and 10 just moments into the second quarter.
Just as they had to start the game the Mustangs chewed up half the second quarter clock on their ensuing 87-yard touchdown scoring drive to go up 14-0.
Devine quarterback Karter Brown hit Michael Rodriguez with a 20 yard pass to set the ball up around midfield, but again the Warhorses were not able to convert a fourth and long situation and had to punt the ball back to the Mustangs with 2:06 to go before the break.
The Warhorse defense stepped up to the task to shut down the Mustangs next drive. On a third and long, secondary player Brody Lane broke up a long pass to force a Marble Falls punt.
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Arabians look to finish District 27-4A strong as playoffs

Varsity Arabians Rylie Wells, Emma McIver and Kyrie DuBose stand ready at the net while Bella Flores tosses up a serve in a thrilling match against Somerset. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Nothing says being overmatched like having 12 aces served against your team, and that is what happened to the Pearsall Lady Mavericks on September 30 against the Devine Arabians.
The Arabians battered the Lady Mavs 3-0 while winning in dominating fashion in each set. Devine won set one 25-11 then it just got worse for Pearsall after that as the Arabians won set…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!

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