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Lady Mustangs tackle Carrizo and S.A. Memorial this week

#1 Varsity Lady Mustang loads up the serve. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Natalia Lady Mustangs Volleyball squad dropped their last two games entering the final month of the regular season. Natalia fell to Hondo and Cotulla in straight sets. The season may not go as some would hope but the coaching staff and team is committed to competing at their best while continuing to progress on the court. Head coach Hannah Farruggia said she has seen a lot of growth from the team as a whole. “We’ve learned more about each other, what our strengths are, and what we need to continue working on. We’ve also learned how important it is to…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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Lytle ranked 3rd entering final month of season

#12 Madison Hernandez has been on an offensive tear, as of late, putting up 11 kills in the last two games. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Lytle Lady Pirates split their matches this past week, falling 3-1 to Devine then sweeping Crystal City 3-0 as a bounce back game. Lytle enters the final month of the regular season with an overall record of 13-15 and a district of 4-3, holding down the third seed. The Lady Pirates offense and defense has been as potent as ever. They are reaching a consistent rhythm at the right time as the post season approaches. 
Coach Tamara Tilley commented that the girls…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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Natalia Band takes 2nd in Seguin!

The Natalia Marching Band traveled to Seguin this past week where they competed in the Seguin Marching Festival where they took second place! Photos by Mable Byrd.

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Arabians down Lady Pirates

Varsity Arabian #11 Kyrie DuBose had 18 kills during Devine’s win over Lytle. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The DSAC was rockin’ on September 29 as both sides of Sessions Court were packed to the gills with Lady Pirate fans filling the visitor’s side and Arabian Nation packing the home side. Devine treated their fans to a raucous four-set victory over Lytle.
“What a Tuesday night in Devine!” exclaimed Head Coach Samantha Mendez. “The Arabians took in all of the energy from the packed gym and brought the intensity all night long!”
Devine dropped the first set 19-25 before taking the delayed sweep by…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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

With open-week over, Horses now “Hinnant-to-Win-It”

Varsity Warhorse #78 Aiden Martinez gets hyped after pancaking his opponent. Photo by Brigid Howard.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
After taking a well-earned open week, Devine is ready to trade in the practice field for the Friday night lights once again, returning to action this Friday night in Poteet as they continue their march through District 14-3A DI play. While an open week can sometimes be viewed as a chance to simply catch a breath, Warhorse Head Coach Jacob Campsey said his team approached the break with a different mindset.
“Honestly, what I liked most is that they were still chomping at the bit,” Campsey said. “These guys just want to improve constantly, and it’s a credit to their work ethic.”
The coaching staff used the extra time for plenty of reflection and preparation, taking a hard look at what the Warhorses have done well…and what they have not done so well. “We did a lot of self-reflection, self-scouting, and working on some team-specific things that we have not been great.”
Perhaps just as important as the X’s and O’s was the opportunity for the Warhorses to regroup as a team following a physically and emotionally demanding stretch of the season. Now, with district play moving forward and the playoff picture coming in to play at a quick pace, Campsey…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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

4-1 Horses hit the road against 1-4 Poteet

The Warhorses are currently the number 1 seeded team in the district with an overall record of 4-1 and a district record of 2-0. Photo by Brigid Howard.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The Warhorses enter the District 14-3A DI matchup riding a four-game winning streak after opening the season with a road loss at San Diego. Poteet, meanwhile, enters the contest 1-4 overall and 0-2 in district play after suffering losses to Carrizo Springs and Lytle.
Although the Warhorses carry 2-0 district mark into Friday night matchup with Aggies, don’t let the headline fool ya. When Devine takes the field in Poteet Friday night, Head Coach Jacob Campsey will have his players believing both squads are 0-0.
“Our guys understand that we play a sport where any given night the team that ‘shows up’ will win regardless of record,” Campsey said. “Poteet has some dangerous athletes that are not indicative of their record.”
And the Warhorses have already learned that lesson the hard way. “We’ve seen when we play badly teams will beat us. That San Diego taste is still in our mouths.”
Poteet opened the season with losses to Kenedy, 57-12, and Brackenridge, 45-27, before putting together an impressive 42-0 shutout of San Antonio Christian. The Aggies then opened district play with consecutive losses to Carrizo Springs, 50-0, and Lytle, 58-33.
But those numbers do not…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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Homecoming Day #2…

1951 Devine Warhorse football team. First row, left to right: Emory Wright, Manager ; L. E. Potter, Ray Stephens, Santos Rodriguez, Tommy Parker, Jack Klingeman, David Dyer, Sammy Ridgeway, Stanley Lindsey, Dickie Bohl.
Second row: Gene Calame, Roger Stock, John Harlan DuBose, George Thompson, Arth Whitley, Francis Schmidt, Wayne Topping, Bobby Killough, John Watson, Doyle Sansom.
Third row: Dave Coleman, Head Coach; Jack Schneider, Bob Briscoe, Wesley Robbins, Wayne Bush, Larry Stroud, Willis Boone, Charles Schulze, Dean Hawes, Donald Bush, Don Mittanck, Bill McCutcheon and Alfred Coleman

Saturday, Oct. 17 @ 1pm at VFW Hall

The Devine Ex-Students Teachers Association (DExSTA) will hold its annual Homecoming Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 17th starting at 1:00pm at the Devine VFW Hall at 211 W. College Ave. All Devine Alumni are welcome to attend! *Look for the HC schedule in this week’s Devine News for details.
Honoring the 50th Reunion Class (1976 this year) has been a long-standing tradition at Homecoming with the Friday night introductions on the track at the football game & the Saturday afternoon DExSTA HC celebration. But a few years ago, the DExSTA Board of Directors discussed the opportunity to recognize important school groups that made a large impact on the lives of the students at DHS, as well as DMS (and formerly DJHS). So, a new tradition was started to…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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

HOMECOMING 10 DAYS AWAY!

Friday, October 16, the game starts at 7pm. The Class of 1976 will be honored at half-time on the track. Pictured above are 1976 Warhorse standouts Francis Schmidt, Jack Schneider, and Bob Briscoe.

Devine Homecoming Oct. 16 & 17!

ALL Devine Alumni are invited to a Homecoming Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 17th starting at 1:00pm at the Devine VFW Hall, with the Devine Ex-Students Teachers Association (DExSTA). Join us with the 50th Reunion Honor Class of 1976, and former Warhorse & Colt Football Teams & Coaches to Celebrate Homecoming 2026!
Friday, October 16, registration will open at 6:30 pm at Warhorse Stadium. Game starts at 7pm. Tickets are sold online or at the gate. 1976 Honor Class recognition will be at half-time on the track in front of the press box. Wave as your name is called out. All Devine Exes look for the…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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Lady Mustangs continue District crusade

Varsity Lady Mustang #13 Mia Loza blocks the the spike during Natalia’s game against Devine. Photo by Mable Byrd.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Natalia Lady Mustangs dropped two more games this past week, one in five sets to Crystal City and then another in three to Devine.
Although they fought valiantly, the Javelinas withstood Natalia’s big offensive night from Ralynn Juarez who dropped a whopping 28 assists and surpassed 700 careers assists that night.

Varsity Lady Mustang #7 Ralynn Juarez surpassed 700 career assists after 28 dimes during Natalia’s game against Carrizo Springs. Pictured above with Juarez are her parents and coaching staff.

Moreover, Liliana Saenz was a beast on defense, racking up…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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!