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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.
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 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!
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!
Varsity Warhorses #4 Mario Vicente, #7 Rowdy Esparza and #45 Trystan Lafond crash into the ball carrier in Devine’s playoff game against Jarrell High School. Photo by Brigid Howard.
Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The Warhorses arrived at Bob Shelton Stadium determined, confident, and ready to swing with the experienced Cougars for four quarters and, for long stretches of the game, the Warhorses did just that. But a barrage of explosive plays by quicker Jarrell proved too much to overcome, as Devine fell 66–28 in Friday night’s Class 4A Division II Bi-District matchup.
The Warhorses rushed for over 200 yards, found success through the air at some really opportune times, and showed plenty of intestinal fortitude on both sides of the ball despite the final outcome.
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Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The 2025 Devine Arabian volleyball season ended with a mix of bittersweet emotions as pride in how far the team came over the last three months and the ache of seeing five seniors hang up their jerseys for the final time.
The Arabians fought through a competitive District 27-4A campaign, finishing the season 23–17 overall and 9–3 in district play, securing second place in one of the toughest regions in South Texas.
Even though the Arabians fell short of capturing a district or bi-district championship, their effort, heart, and teamwork from the season’s opening serve in their scrimmage against to their final point at Bi-District in Seguin spoke volumes.
Head Coach Leigh Anne McIver and assistants Kara Stacy and Alejandra Mora guided a group that refused 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 $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
Varsity Warhorses #54 Fabian Reyes, #77 Jackson Hagdorn, #60 Derek Traylor and #12 Riley Gutierrez swarm the ball carrier in Devine’s last game against San Antonio Memorial. Photo by Brigid Howard
Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
It didn’t take more than a minute, man, to see who the better team was when Devine faced off against San Antonio Memorial in the last scheduled District 14-4A DII game of 2025.
The Warhorses blitzed the Minutemen for 21-first quarter points which put Devine well on its way to a 55-14 victory at Edgewood Stadium.
Looking every bit a playoff-bound team Friday night, pounding out 345 rushing yards while riding a wave of explosive plays and physical defense in their regular season finale.
Devine wasted little time…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!
Varsity Lady Pirate #22 Landynn Guzman passes to #5 Lila Cortinas on the perimeter vs Marion.
Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Lylte varsity basketball team opened their season against Marion High School, losing a hard fought battle 37-21.
The Lady Pirates struggled shooting the ball, going 7/34 on two’s and 0/32 from three. Despite the shooting woes, head coach Lori Wilson is encouraged by the confidence the team has to let the ball fly.
“We had good looks and the shots were not forced, we just have to knock them down,” Wilson said. “Once we get some games under us and build some chemistry I know this team will do some great things.”
Wilson describes…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!
The Varsity Pirates huddle around the coaches during a timeout during an intense game against Crystal City. Photo by Moose Lopez.
Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Lylte Pirates’ football season has officially come to an end after a tough battle against Jourdanton, falling 55-34. The Pirates finished with an overall record of 4-6 and a district record of 1-4. Despite the loss, head coach Mike Trevino said he couldn’t be more proud of his kids and the way “they left everything they had on that field.” The consistent effort, toughness and togetherness was displayed every Friday night with this Pirate squad.
“Our kids competed with heart, grit, and belief until the very end” Trevino said. “We talk all the time about fighting forward and finishing empty and I truly believe we did that.”
The Pirates had a…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!
