Celebrating 126 Years of Serving the communities of Devine, Natalia, Lytle, Bigfoot, and Moore in Medina, Frio, and Atascosa Counties
Local Sports coverage of your Warhorse and Arabians, Colts, Fillys, Lytle Pirates, Lady Pirates, Mustangs and Lady Mustangs
Natalia Mustang #9 Zach Peralta tries to break another tackle.
Eric Smith
Staff Writer
The Natalia Mustangs continued their road woes in Frio County, as they suffered a tough shut-out loss last Friday night at Gosch Field. Dating back to 1989, the Wolves had
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The Lytle Pirates huddle up. This week they will host Cotulla on Friday Night, 7:00 pm kickoff.
Eric Smith
Staff Writer
The Lytle Pirates (5-2, 1-1) will host the Cotulla Cowboys (3-4, 1-1) in a crucial 14-3A (Div.I) battle. This game will have major playoff implications on it and Coach Mike Trevino and the Pirates are asking their Pirate Faithful to pack Walter Joyce Stadium on Friday Night and prepare to Dig Deep in this district battle.
Cotulla Outlook
The Cotulla Cowboys are coming off a 34-14 home victory over district foe Poteet as they were able to snag their first district win, after a disappointing district opening loss to Crystal City 24-18. The Cowboys have the other following results thus far this season: 21-14 loss-West Oso, 28-14 loss- Bandera, 28-14 win-Dilley, 40-6 win-Carrizo Springs, 29-27 loss-Robstown.
“Cotulla is our next game
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The Warhorses take the field! Photo by Brigid Howard.
Defense shines as Devine opens 2-0 in District 14-4A DII
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Devine lived up to its motto “Whatever it Takes!” as they defeated the visiting Carrizo Springs Wildcats 21-6 last Friday at Warhorse Stadium. The homecoming-crowd saw plenty of good defense from the home squad as the Wildcats were stymied by the Devine “D” for a large chunk of the evening.
The Warhorses are 2-0 in District 14-4A with a huge showdown with the 1-0 Bulldogs in Bandera Friday night. Kickoff is set for 7pm.
Much of the credit for this victory goes to the defensive side of the ball. From Warhorse defensive tackle Corey Dirck stripping a Wildcat running back of the football on Carrizo Springs first play from scrimmage that linebacker Matthew Gomez recovered on Devine’s five-yard line all the way to the final buzzer, the Devine “D” was outstanding.
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Setters are often called the “quarterbacks” of the volleyball team because what they do is so key. Setting up the powerful Arabian offense are talented setters #5 Kynedie Cruz (left) and #10 Kate Featherly (right). Photos by Brigid Howard.
Jerel Beaty-Staff Writer
A chance to tie for the District 29-4A Championship will be on the line for the Devine Arabian volleyball team October 24 in the DSAC. Devine defeated Pleasanton October 10 before having an open date October 13. If all went as planned against the Lady Bulldogs from Somerset last night and if the Arabians can take care of business against Pearsall October 20, the last game of district becomes one of the biggest magnitudes with a championship and the number one seed going into the playoffs on the line.
Continue reading “Arabians spank Lady Eagles 3-0, wait for Floresville showdown!”
CLASS OF 1973 – 50TH REUNION & CLASS OF 1963 – 60TH REUNION
Each year classmates get together to celebrate their years by having reunions, and many do it on Homecoming weekend. This year the DHS Classes of 1963 and 1973 will be celebrating theirs privately and at the DExSTA Homecoming Saturday Social on October 14th at the VFW (old Green Alamo). *If you are in these classes, contact your class representatives for more information.
Natalia Coach Melissa Wueste was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer in May 2023. Since then, Coach Wueste has undergone radiation treatments and other procedures and will continue the fight over the next few months.
As Breast Cancer Awareness month approaches us we hope you will join us for some benefit events to raise money and support her battle. All proceeds will go to the Wueste family to help with health expenses as she continues her fight.
Coach Wueste is the Head Softball Coach as well as Assistant Cross Country Coach in Natalia.
There will be several upcoming benefit events such as a T shirt sale, 5K color run on October 28, wrist band/lanyards are currently being sold, and a car wash is planned in the near future.
For more information or to make donations please contact Coach Ilyan Martinez at ilyan.martinez@nataliaisd.net or by calling (210) 279-2438. They also expect to have t-shirts available to sell soon.
#14 Milynn Schnautz digs while teamates #13 Jayme Moralez, #8 Jane Outlaw look on.
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
The Freshman Arabian volleyball team has been on a torrid streak since the beginning of the season and last week was no exception as Devine defeated Pearsall and Floresville to improve to 15-1 before their game last night against Uvalde that kicked off the second round of District 29-4A play.
Continue reading “Freshman Arabians keep it rolling; 16-1 overall”
Libertango • Oblivion • Beat It
By Saile Aranda
A nostalgic beat, a roaring audience and high expectations for the Devine High School Mighty Warhorse Band 2023-24 halftime shows and competitions have begun.
Bert Sanchez, head band director said the marching band will open the show with “Libertango,” a piece by the Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla. It is an instrumental piece that merges the word “liberty” and “tango,” marking the beginning of new tango for Piazzolla.
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By Jacob Lopez
As younger band members step into the spotlight, the Natalia Mustang High School Marching Band has debuted their theme show, “Tears of Sorrow.”
Band Director Sergio Mendez said the marching band will open the show with “Uninvited,” a song by Alanis Morissette.
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Below, L to R are Zinthia Lara, Camilla Vega, Elijah Martinez, Brayden Morton, Lola Patino. Photo by Mikayla Perez-Martinez.
By Johnell Nemons II
Follow the Lytle Pirates High School Band down the Yellow Brick Road as they introduce their Fall Marching Band Show, “Tin Man” for the competitive 2023 marching season.
Continue reading “Lytle High School Band Goes to Land of Oz”
