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Lady Pirates’ season ends in extra innings

Lady Pirate Claire Canales had two runs, 1 hit, 3 RBIs and one home run during Lytle’s last game of the season against Hondo. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports editor
The Lytle Lady Pirates’ time on the softball field has come to a close after a intense game against the Hondo Owls that went to extra innings, falling just short at 12-13. Lytle was fighting for the final playoff spot that came down to the last game of the season. Unfortunately, the Lady Pirates were edged out by just one game.
Lytle will finish the season with a district record of 3-7 and an overall record of 10-16-2.
Team leaders in stats: Anissa Perez had three homeruns this season and led the team in doubles at 13. Marley Macias led the team in total stolen bases at 21, runs scored at 28 and hits at 31. Kaycee Galindo led the team in RBIs at 23. Mikailah Mejia hit three triples this season.
Congratulations to the Lady Pirates and the coaching staff on a great season!
Stats
Vs Hondo
Batting: Avary Hernandez- 2 H, 5 RBI, Jessica Sollock- 2 R, Kaycee Galindo- 1 R, 2 H, Payton Devaney- 1 R, 1 H, Marley Macias- 2 R, 1 H, Anissa Perez- 2 H, 1 RBI, 1 double, Mikailah Mejia- 3 R, 1 H, Evelyn Quintana- 1 H, 1 RBI, Autumn Foster- 1 R, 1 H, Claire Canales- 2 R, 1 H, 3 RBI, 1 homerum
Baserunning: Macias- 1 SB
Fielding: Galindo- 3 for 4 on PO, Devaney- 10 for 11 on PO, Macias- 5 PO, 2 A, Perez- 2 for 2 on PO, Mejia- 1 PO, 8 A, Foster- 2 for 2 on PO, Canales- 1 PO
Pitching: Canales threw 1 strikeout on 44 batters faced over 8 innings pitched.

Natalia’s miracle run ends at home

Two seniors were presented goodie baskets by the team during the game vs Dilley. Photo by Mable Byrd.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports editor
The Lady Mustangs’ softball season comes to a close at home after losing a nail biter to Dilley, 4-5. The Lady Mustangs were competing against Lytle and Crystal City for the last spot in the post season and unfortunately were just edged out by one game. Despite a slow start, Natalia surged midseason to keep their playoff hopes alive and clawed their way up the standings to give themselves a fighting chance. The Lady Mustangs end the season with a district record of 3-7 and an overall record of 12-16.
Team leaders in stats: Leyla Saenz led the team in runs at 29, doubles at 7 and triples at 2. Claire Wise had two homeruns this season. Tracy Najera Garza had 29 stolen bases. Selyene Gallegos had 23 hits on the season. Ralynn Juarez had 18 RBIs.
Congratulations to the Lady Mustang players and coaching staff for an inspired season!
Vs Dilley
Batting: Ary Ramirez- 2 R, 2 H, Tracy Najera Garza- 1 H, Alani Aguinaga- 1 R, Allison Moreno- 1 R, 2 H, Alyssa Esquibel- 1 RBI
Baserunning: Ramirez- 1 SB, Najera Garza- 1 SB, Aguinaga- 1 SB, Moreno- 1 SB
Fielding: Ramirez- 1 for 1 on PO, Leyla Saenz- 4 PO, 2 A, Jade Mata- 1 for 1 on PO, Najera Garza- 3 for 3 on PO, Selyene Gallegos- 1 PO, Liliana Saenz- 2 for 2 on PO, Ralynn Juarez- 4 for 5 on PO, 1 A, Rilee Carpenter- 2 for 3 on PO, Alani Aguinaga- 2 for 2 on PO, Alyssa Esquibel- 1 for 1 on PO
Pitching: Alani Aguinaga threw 4 strikeouts on 34 batters faced over 7 innings pitched. 

Steinbrunner shows out at regional tournament

Warhorse Jeremy Steinbrunner had three first place and four second place finishes during the spring tennis season. Photo by Kandi Darnell.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports editor
Spring tennis has officially wrapped up for Devine, as Jeremy Steinbrunner took a tough loss in the second round, 6-2, 6-0, of the regional tournament. Steinbrunner won his first match handily, winning 6-0,6-0 against Evan Hamilton, Eastside Early College Prep. His loss in the second round came from “a very good player” Miguel Mejia from Valley View, the fourth seed, who would go on to the finals. Head coach Kandi Darnell said Steinbunner had a good spring season and was proud of the performance he put on at the tournament.
“[Steinbrunner] had three first place finishes  and four second finishes this season,” Darnell said. “He represented DHS tennis well. Our competition at 4A was toughest which made for some great tennis.”
Congratulations to Jeremy and his incredible season!

Warhorse Dirty Dozen areArea Champs! 11 move on to Regional

Warhorse Mikey Rodriguez (right) and Ryan Weinkam (left) will both take their relay teams to the regional track meet in Kingsville after their stellar performances at the area meet in Jourdanton. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Twelve Warhorse athletes combined for 129 points to defeat runner-up Floresville (107) to capture the Area Track and Field Championship on April 16 in Cuero.
Devine narrowly defeated the Tigers just a couple of weeks ago by two points to win District 27-4A but left little doubt this time around who was the best overall team from combined districts 27-4A and 28-4A.
Rowdy Esparza, Mikey Rodriguez, Karter Brown, Zach Guerra, Ryan Weinkam, and Jonathan Cantu were all gold medalists in their respective events while silver medalists included Cantu, Weinkam, Lucas Hudson, Esai Sanchez, and Bo Wheeler.
Earning bronze were Hall, Esparza, Sanchez, Weinkam while Brody Lane, and Tanner Davis also added points to the area-champion 129-point total.
Regional Qualifiers
Individual event regional qualifiers were Rowdy Esparza in 400m, Long Jump, and Triple Jump, Mikey Rodriguez in 110m and 300m hurdles, Karter Brown in Shot Put, Bo Wheeler in High Jump, Enoch Hall in 100m, and Brody Lane in 300m Hurdles.
All three relay teams qualified led by the mile relay champion foursome of Zach Guerra, Ryan Weinkam, Jonathan Cantu, and Esparza, the runner-up 800m squad of Cantu, Lucas Hudson, Esai Sanchez, and Weinkam, and the third place 400m tandem of Hall, Esparza, Sanchez, and Weinkam.
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Elite 8 Arabians are Area Track Runner-Up as 7 advance to Regional

Arabians Kylie Monreal (left) and Rylie Wells (right) both earned gold medals at the area track meet in Jourdanton. Both earned a trip to the Regional track meet in Kingsville. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Oh so close! Devine placed second in the District 27-28 4A Area Track and Field Championships on April 16 in Cuero by a mere two points as La Vernia took top honors by a narrow 94-92 margin.
The Lady Bears were down 14 points 92-78 entering the 4x400m Relay but finished second to score 16 points to take the team lead over the Arabians who did not have a foursome in that event.
Gold medal performances by the Arabians belonged to Kylie Monreal and Rylie Wells while Kenzie Schott earned the lone silver medal.
Bronze went to Caroline Suhr and Camila Sierra while Peyton Dixon-Davis and Ivy Stricker also scored points for the Area Runner-Up Arabians. Glorianna Jimenez finished just out of reach of scoring a point in her event.
Regional Qualifiers
Individual regional qualifiers were Kylie Monreal in 100m Hurdles, 300m Hurdles, and Long Jump, Rylie Wells in Triple Jump, 100m Hurdles, and Long Jump, Kenzie Schott in 100m Hurdles, Caroline Suhr in Pole Vault, Camila Sierra in 400m, and the 400m relay foursome of Schott, Wells, Peyton Dixon-Davis, and Ivy Stricker.
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Arabians 3rd in District 27-4A,8 qualify for Area

Arabians Kenzie Schott (left) and Rylie Wells (right) both qualified for the Area track meet in Cuero after helping Devine place third at the District track meet in Somerset. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The Arabian Track and Field team wrapped up a third place finish in last week’s District 27-4A Meet in Somerset. Devine scored 119 points to place behind runner-up Pleasanton (128) and champion Floresville (157½).
Kylie Monreal pulled out three gold medals with her championship efforts in High Jump and both the 100m and 300m hurdles. She also earned bronze medals in Long Jump and Triple Jump.
Rylie Wells earned two gold medals as she conquered both Long Jump and Triple Jump. She also earned a silver medal in 100m Hurdles.
Camila Sierra earned a gold as well by winning the 400m.
Joining Wells on the 400m relay foursome were Kenzi Schott, Peyton Dixon-Davis, and Ivy Stricker as they claimed bronze medals.
Schott (100m Hurdles), Caroline Suhr (Pole Vault), and Glorianna Jimenez (Shot Put) also had bronze medal performances.
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Warhorse track Co-Champs with Tigers in 27-4A; 12 qualify for Area

Varsity Warhorse Lucas Hudson earned a trip to the Area track meet after helping Devine become co-champs at the District track meet in Somerset. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Wowser! Devine and Floresville went toe-to-toe throughout the District 29-4A Meet in Somerset last week, and it was an exciting scoreboard to watch as the first legs of the 4x400m Relay got into the blocks with championship repercussions on the line.
Devine was trailing 162-180 when the gun sounded and needed a first place finish along with a no better than sixth place finish by the Tigers to pull out at least a share of the district title.
…and that is what exactly happened!
Devine used all of its “horse-power” to take gold with a final time of 3:25.97, more than 4½ seconds ahead of runner-up Pearsall.
More importantly Floresville slipped all the way to 6th place with a time of 3:35.99, more than 10 long seconds behind the Warhorses.
The Horses 20 points from the win and the Tigers 2 points from their 6th place showing evened the final tally to 182-182 and a share of the District 27-4A Championship.
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Lady Mustangs still have a puncher’s chance to make the playoffs

Lady Mustang Allison Moreno had one RBI in Natalia’s win over Crystal City. Photo by Mable Bryd.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Lady Mustangs have battled their way back into playoff contention after starting district play with a record of 0-5. Since then, Natalia has gone 3-1 and have locked themselves into a three-way tie with Lytle and Crystal City record wise for the fourth and final…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 down to the wire

Warhorse Brayden Mann takes a big swing during Devine’s win over Pearsall. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
With only three games left in the District 27-4A season, Devine is looking to make a late push for that fourth and final spot. Sitting at 4-5 with upcoming games against Somerset on April 17, at Pearsall on April 21, and the finale at home against Floresville the Horses need a little help in making it to the UIL Postseason Playoffs.
The Horses dropped an 11-inning, 3-2 marathon-match against Pleasanton to end last week, a game Devine could have used to position themselves firmer in the playoff race.
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