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Lady Mustangs to take on Lady Pirates and Javelinas

Varsity Lady Mustang Karis LaShae prepares to receive the ball during Natalia’s game against S.A. Memorial. Photo by Mable Byrd.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Natalia Lady Mustangs had two hard fought matches this week against Carrizo Springs then a non-district match against San Antonio Memorial High School. The Lady Mustangs continue to gain continuity as they improve with each match. Natalia is now 4-26 on the season and is currently ranked seventh in the district standings. 
The Lady Stangs will rematch Lytle this Tuesday, Oct. 13 then travel to Crystal City to take on the Javelinas Friday, Oct. 16 at 5 P.M.
Vs Carrizo Springs
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Mustangs drop thrilling match up against Jourdanton 49-38

Varsity Mustang Xander Crouch had himself a game this past Friday. The senior had a touchdown and interception during Natalia’s game against Jourdanton. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Natalia Mustangs dropped a close one against Jourdanton in a thrilling 49-38 game. This football matchup was a slug fest, both teams showcasing wicked offense and hardnosed defense. Sparks were flying all over the field this last Friday and despite the outcome, head coach Jason Reynolds was pleased with how the team performed. 
“I felt like we did a good job in pass protection and our receivers didn’t drop a single pass and all receivers caught a touchdown pass,” Reynolds raved. “We knew going into this game that they were going to load the box so being able to throw the ball a little helped us in the run game.”
Everyone was stepping up on both sides of the ball. For example, senior Xander Crouch had both a touchdown catch and an interception. With Eduardo Lopez, Mason Giera and Maddox Corker stepping up in similar ways. 
“It’s no secret that we play iron man football and our kids play on both sides so we challenged them to go make a play and play complimentary football,” Reynolds said.
Giera also found himself in a familiar position, quarterback. After starting QB Leo Cortinas went down…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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

DHS Homecoming pits Warhorses vs Wildcats

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Homecoming week brings plenty of excitement to Devine, but the Warhorses have business to handle on the football field before the festivities are complete. Devine welcomes the Carrizo Springs Wildcats to Warhorse Stadium on Friday night in a district matchup that carries significant importance for both teams as they look to strengthen their positions near the top of the standings.
Devine (5-1 overall) is 3-0 in District 14-3A DI entering Friday night’s showdown with the 2-1 Wildcats (3-3 overall). The Warhorses have cruised to blowout wins against Crystal City, Natalia, and Poteet while Carrizo’s only district loss was to Hondo on September 25 by a 28-22 final margin. The Wildcats have defeated Poteet and Lytle for their two district wins.
Kickoff is set for 7pm.
Camp-cites
With Homecoming adding another layer of excitement throughout the community and school campus, Devine Head Coach Jacob Campsey knows his players have plenty to look forward to this week. The challenge is…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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Lytle rattles off three in a row

Varsity Lady Pirate Lily Evans had 5 kills during Lytle’s win over Carrizo Springs. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Lytle Lady Pirates win streak extended to three in a row after taking down Cotulla in four sets then sweeping number one district ranked Carrizo Springs. The Lady Pirates have won five of their last six matches and seem to be catching stride at the right time. Head Coach Tamara Tilley said the key to their success has simply been the connectivity the team has coupled with their all out hustle to make every play.
“The wins prove they are here to compete,” Tilley explained. “They have shown …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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Warhorse tidbits, stats, & scoring summary vs Poteet

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Life 360˚
For Head Football Coach Jacob Campsey, Friday’s Homecoming game marks more than a return to Warhorse Stadium to see old (yes, old!) friends. The 2006 Devine High School graduate will experience his first Homecoming as head coach of his alma mater, with classmates from two decades ago ready to cheer him on. It’s truly a full-circle moment as Campsey is back where he made his high school football memories, now leading the Warhorses from the sideline as familiar faces support their former classmate and their own hometown team.
Grinding D
The Warhorse “D” has been grinding on and penetrating opposing team’s fronts seemingly at will, especially through the first three games of District 14-3A where they have given up a total of…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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Pirates look ahead to matchup against Hondo

Varsity Pirate #4 Matthew Wimer had 2 solo tackles during Lytle’s game against Carrizo Springs. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
Another week down means another week of football gone. The Lytle Pirates dropped their latest game against Carrizo Springs, 52-13 despite having an inspired performance in the second half. The Pirates drop to 2-4 on the season and 1-2 in the district standings. 
Head coach Mike Trevino said that the first half of the game was “not the standard of football” that Lytle expects from themselves. He explained they didn’t execute consistently and lacked discipline in critical moments. He took ownership as the head coach and placed these shortcomings on himself. 
“But what I was proud of was how our young men responded coming out of halftime. They continued to fight, compete, and play for one another,” Trevino said. “That’s something you can’t overlook. The scoreboard may not have reflected the outcome we wanted, but I saw young men who refused to quit on each other.”
The Pirates allowed 36 points in the first half but then held the Wildcats 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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Warhorse RB Enoch Hall SA Express-News Player of the Week

Varsity Warhorse Enoch Hall had a whopping 5 touchdowns during Devine’s win over Poteet. Photo by Brigid Howard.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Warhorse junior running back Enoch Hall earned San Antonio Express-News Offensive Player of the Week after his five touchdown, 160-yard rushing performance on only 11 carries against Poteet. Behind Hall’s scoring runs of 62, 4, 24, 3, and 8 yards, Devine gigged the Aggies 47-6 to run their District 14-3A record to a perfect 3-0.
Congratulations to Enoch and his teammates who all share in this tremendous achievement!

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Arabians host Carrizo Springs on Friday, 5pm

Varsity Arabian #9 Brooke DuBose had 2 aces against Crystal City. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
There’s a huge matchup on Sessions Court this Friday at 5pm for the Arabian volleyball team. Devine first-serves Carrizo in a battle that could go a long way toward claiming a district championship or finishing as runner-up for both squads.
Devine defeated the Lady Javelinas in Crystal City on October 6, winning in straight sets 25-14, 25-15, 25-14. The Arabians also defeated Cotulla 3-0.
As of noon on Tuesday, the Arabians sat alone in second place in District 28-3A with a 6-2 league record and take on top Cats Carrizo Spring. The Lady Cats were unbeaten at 7-0 prior to their Tuesday night contest. Being two games behind and not currently holding the tiebreak …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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

The gig is up as the Warhorses steamroll Aggies 47-6

Varsity Warhorse #16 Blaze Deshotel breaks free while #25 Carlos Talamantes backs him up. Photo by Brigid Howard.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The Warhorses continued their dominant run through district play October 9, pairing a powerful ground game and explosive passing attack with a stifling defensive effort in a 47-6 road victory over the Poteet Aggies. Devine improved to 3-0 ahead of a pivotal home matchup against Carrizo Springs this Homecoming Friday.
Enoch Hall delivered a monster performance, rushing for 161 yards and five touchdowns on just 11 carries as the Warhorses piled up 450 yards of total offense. Meanwhile, Devine’s defense held Poteet to only 136 total yards, including a mere 52 yards on the ground, as the Horses controlled the contest from the opening whistle.
On just the second play of the game, Nate Valle connected with Brody Lane on a 22-yard touchdown pass to put the Warhorses ahead 7-0 after Israel Casas booted the first of his five extra points. Lane turned what appeared to be a routine five-yard out route into a highlight-reel scoring play, making one defender miss with a stutter-step, sidestepping another and leaving a third grasping at air. After a defender managed to get back into the play, Lane broke free again, his putting his left hand in the turf to steady himself near the two-yard line before finally crossing the goal line to the delight of all of Warhorse Nation.
Lane’s impact extended to the defensive side, too. After forcing a fumble at the Poteet 30-yard line, he watched teammate Brayden Mann recover the loose ball to give Devine another opportunity to capitalize as Hall soon took center stage.
The Warhorse running back broke loose for 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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!