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Lady Mustangs gallop past Nixon-Smiley 37-28

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 Mustangs secure first win of the year over Nixon-Smiley

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!

Lady Pirates usurp Utopia for first win of the season

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!

Cougars sprint by Warhorses 66-28 in bi-district

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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Arabian pride and grit define 2025 volleyball season

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!

Warhorses spread the wealth in 55-14 drubbing of Memorial

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.
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Lady Pirates’ defense on the rise against Marion

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.”
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Pirates finish season in Jourdanton

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.”
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Mustangs end season with big win over YMLA

The Natalia Varsity Mustangs standing for the pledge before their game against Poth. Photo by Moose Lopez.

atthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Natalia Mustangs took their last snaps of the season this past Friday with an overwhelming victory over Young Men’s Leadership Academy, 56-15. The Mustangs end their season with an overall record of 5-5 and a district record of 3-4. The Mustangs had their best season, record wise, in two years. Every time the players stepped on the field they played with grit, passion and unwavering trust in their teammates, despite a season marred by injury and constant adjustments.
Head coach Jason Reynolds said he was happy with the way the players performed. Reynolds said the offense did a good job pushing the ball vertically and making big plays while the defense made timely stops.
“We got to send the seniors out with a big win,” Reynolds said. “All in all, I was just really pleased with our effort and finishing the season the right way.”
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Warhorse Hoops Sets High Standard in Pre-District Slate

Devine Warhorses stand for the Pledge of Allegiance vs Carizzo Springs. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
As basketball returns to Sessions Court inside the DSAC, the Devine Warhorses are preparing for another winter of competition, growth, and pursuit of a District 27-4A championship. With an ambitious pre-district schedule and three challenging tournaments on the docket, Devine aims to use November and December to sharpen their identity and develop a battle-tested mindset before opening district on January 2 in Somerset.
As usual the bar is set high under Head Coach Jacob Alegria, and expectations within the program remain focused which is to compete for a district championship then make noise in the State Playoffs.
Early Games Matter
Pre-district competition, especially with tournaments, is about so much more than just wins and losses. It is where rotations are set, roles are defined, and team chemistry forms. Playing on the road, handling tournament back-to-backs, and facing programs with different styles all serve one purpose which is to prepare this group to operate as a confident unit when the stakes increase when the district race heats up.
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