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Pirates on 9-game win streak with no signs of slowing down

Pirate Weston Jackson threw seven strikeouts over five innings pitched during Lytle’s dominant win over Crystal City. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports editor
Pirates baseball has been dominant all season. They are currently on a nine game winning streak while holding the number one seed in the district standings of 5-0. Since the start of district play, Lytle has averaged about 14 runs scored per game while holding opponents to about two scores per game.
Vs Crystal City
In their win over the Javelinas, the Pirates had a 9-1 lead by the third inning and had full control of the game. Pitchers Weston Jackson and Toby Davila combined for a 1-hitter game and the Pirates racked…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!

Warhorse baseball looks to finish strong

Warhorse Gerardo Villasenor sets up his stance during Devine’s win over Pearsall. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The UIL Playoffs are not out of reach for Devine, but they need to go on a good run to end their 29-4A campaign. The Horses played Carrizo Springs on April 7 and next go against the Eagles in Pleasanton on April 10 and at home versus Somerset on April 17.
The Horses were on a tear earlier in district but hit somewhat of a rough patch by dropping their two previous contests prior to their Wildcat encounter on Tuesday night.
Devine lost 7-3 to Uvalde on April 1 after briefly holding a 1-0 advantage in the top of the second inning.
Things quickly turned for the worst on the bottom of the second as 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 $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Devine looks to finish strong in home stretch of the season

Arabians Maddy Hester and Karsyn Deleon both had a homerun during Devine’s win over Uvalde. Photo from Devine Arabian softball page.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports editor
With two weeks left in the season, the Arabians are poised to make run back to the Area championship game. The Arabians are currently third in the district standings but are tied record wise with Pleasanton at 6-3. Devine has four more games left before the post season begins.
Vs Floresville
Despite the late surge in the fourth inning, Devine fell to Floresville 3-4. The Tigers scored one run per inning, even when Devine held them scoreless after 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 $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Mustangs on the track in Karnes City

Mustang Sebastian Soto placed 4th in the 800m run during the meet in Karnes City. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The Mustang track and field varsity and JV teams got back into the groove of things last week in Karnes City. Natalia has one regular season meet left at San Antonio Christian before tackling District 28-3A on April 9-10 on their own fantastic facilities.
Finishing in one of the top six spots of their respective varsity events were Jimmy Ayala, Alim Echeverria, Roger Najera, R.J. De La O, and Matthew Rodriguez.
Scoring points

Lady Pirates cling to fourth seed in district

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports editor
The Lytle Lady Pirates are gearing up for the home stretch of district play before playoffs. Lytle is currently…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!

Arabians split week against Somerset and Pearsall

Arabian Karsyn Mann sets up her stance during Devine’s intense game against Pleasanton. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports editor
The Devine Arabians dropped their game against Somerset, 1-4 in a tough loss that saw the softball squad fight until the last inning. They soon rectified their previous loss with a blowout win over Pearsall, beating the Mavericks 10-0. The Arabians currently sit at fourth in the district standings with a record of

27-4A Round Two success vital to Warhorse baseball playoff push

Warhorse Esai Sanchez warms up in between innings during Devine’s win over Pearsall. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The Horses were 3-3 and a half game out of the coveted fourth and final playoff spot prior to league action on Tuesday, March 31. Devine begins the second round this Thursday, April 2 in in Uvalde against the Coyotes.
vs Floresville
A three-run bottom of the fifth inning by the Tigers broke open their 2-1 lead over…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 ready for final regular meet in Cotulla

Lady Pirate Kaycee Galindo placed 17th in the 400m dash at the Universal City meet. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The Lady Pirates faced off against some great competition at the Ro-Hawk Relays in Randolph last week. Lytle travels to Cotulla on Wednesday, April 1 to close out its regular season.
Frances Scotello…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!

Pirate track runner-up at Ro-Hawk Relays

Pirates Diego Reyna and Jacob Cantu keep pace at the Devine track meet. During the meet at Universal City Cantu placed first and Reyna placed fifth in the 1600m run. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Lytle scored 93 points at last week’s Ro-Hawk Relays in Universal City to finish as runners-up to San Antonio Holy Cross who posted 98 points. Host Randolph was third with 92 points as the competition was stiff between the top 7 of 13 teams in attendance.
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