Category: Sports

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Offseason preparation key to two-a-day training, health

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
In this day and time with the University Interscholastic League loosening many decades-long restrictions on what coaches are actually allowed to do and what they can teach their players in the offseason and throughout the summer, there are little excuses a high school student-athlete can legitimately make if they choose to report to two-a-day training and practices “out of shape” as it relates to the rigors of the strength and conditioning for their particular sport whether it be football, volleyball, Cross Country, tennis, or whatever the case may be.
It is a well-known fact the coaches in Devine, Lytle, and Natalia dedicate most of their summertime to coaching, teaching, and training players from all sports from their respective school.

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Esparza jumps into Jr Olympics

Local athlete Rowdy Esparza (on right) will be competing in North Carolina on August 1st, with the support of his family Jesse and Candace Esparza and AAU Coach and mother Kristi Gentry.
After securing first place in the Regionals in the long jump event with a jump of 21-8.15 Rowdy has earned his spot in the Junior Olympics.
He is currently ranked third among qualifiers, but Rowdy is determined to go for gold, and has committed to put in the extra work with the help of local personal trainer Eric Rodriguez.

Beat the Heat Basketball Tournament on July 27

City of Hondo Parks and Recreation will be hosting the Beat The Heat 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at 9 a.m. on July 27 under the TA Lopez Park Pavilion. Teams of three can compete for cash prizes with the chance to win the $400 first place prize.
Ten teams will be taken with a $40 registration fee per team.
July 24 is the deadline to register to play. Applications can be picked up at the Rec Center or the Golf Course.
Both men and women can compete in this tournament and participants must be 16 years and older.

Emma McIver makes Vballrecruiter National Watchlist

Emma McIver

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Devine 8th grade student-athlete Emma McIver’s dedication to volleyball outside of the regular school season has paid off in a big way as she recently earned her way on to the Vballrecruiter Nationals Watchlist.
McIver has played in multiple all-start games over the last few years, capping it off this summer by not only making the National Watchlist but qualifying along with her teammates for Nationals and standing on the podium at Nationals for the second time in as many years in the Liberty Division.
McIver is the 12-year-old daughter of Arabian Head Volleyball Coach Leigh Anne McIver.

Warhorse football camp welcomes the young guns July 15-18

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Dean Bates Practice Field is the site for next week’s Warhorse Annual Football Camp as Head Coach Paul Gomez and his assistants welcome youngsters from 8:30am to 11:30am. July 15 is the initial day of camp, and it runs through the morning of July 18.
The camp is designed for boys that are incoming 3rd graders through incoming 6th graders.
Campers are encouraged to wear proper attire such as shorts and a breathable t-shirt along with football cleats or tennis shoes. No crocs allowed.
The cost is $50.00. Checks are to be made payable to “Devine ISD” and designated for “Football Camp.”

Devine High School Summer Camp Schedule

Warhorse Football Camp – July 15-18 for grades 3-6 from 8:30-1:30 am at the Warhorse Practice Field. Cost $50
Mini Cheer Camp – July 15-18 for Kinder from 9am-noon. Cost $45; grades 1-8 from 9am to 3 pm at the DHS Gym. Cost $65.
Concession Stand Available. Register at hometownticketing.com.
These camps do not provide medical insurance covering injuries during camp. Parents will be required to release the camp employees and DISD from any claims, demands, and cause of action whatsoever as a result of the child’s participation in the camp.

Come cheer on the Warhorses at the Homecoming game before a weekend of festivities! Varsity cheerleaders are Jillian Courtade, Karli Geyer, Kaylee Yanta, Tayler Rice, Kaylee Howard, Cristina Ramirez, Kayla Busby, Paige Pickell (Captain), Myla Miles, Victoria Whitaker, and Halle Hagdorn (Willie the Warhorse).

Local Track Team Shines Bright:

A Triumph at the South Texas AAU Regional Qualifier (Region 19)

In a display of sheer athleticism and determination, the Tri-County track team displayed excellence efforts at the highly competitive AAU Region 19 meet held this past weekend at D.W Rutledge Stadium. Amidst stiff competition from clubs across the region, the team showcased exceptional skill in securing multiple Junior Olympic berths for the first time in club history. Each athlete finished in the top 5 to qualify for Junior Olympics.

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Devine High School Summer Camp Schedule

Arabian Basketball Camp – June 24-27 Grade 1-3 (1-2:30 pm) and grades 4-6 (3-4:30 pm) at DSAC Gym. Cost $55
Warhorse Football Camp – July 15-18 for grades 3-6 from 8:30-1:30 am at the Warhorse Practice Field. Cost $50
Mini Cheer Camp – July 15-18 for Kinder from 9am-noon. Cost $45; grades 1-8 from 9am to 3 pm at the DHS Gym. Cost $65.
Concession Stand Available. Register at hometownticketing.com.
These camps do not provide medical insurance covering injuries during camp. Parents will be required to release the camp employees and DISD from any claims, demands, and cause of action whatsoever as a result of the child’s participation in the camp.