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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.

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.
Although that mile relay winning effort by…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 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.
However after…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 set to close on Dominant season

Arabian Karsyn Mann racked up four runs scored in Devine’s last two games against Carrizo Springs and Pleasanton. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Devine Arabians have arrived at their last game of the season as their final showdown against first in district Somerset. The rematch is set for Friday, April 17 at 7 P.M. on Devine’s home field. Before taking the tough Antonian Prep in a non-district game this past Monday, the Arabians were riding a three game win streak. During this run, Kenny Cruz had four hits as lead off, Maddy Hester had six hits, two of which were homeruns. Sam Zamora with five hits while pitching nine innings, racking up 19 strikeouts against Pleasanton. Karsyn Deleon had five hits with one homerun.
Head coach Micheal Sotelo sung the praises of his squad. Heralding their connectivity throughout the roster whilst every player fulfills the role the team requires from them.
“All year it’s been a total team effort with every…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!

Pirates first in District with three games

Pirate Toby Davila had four runs scored, two hits, three RBIs and one double in Lytle’s wins- against Cotulla and Dilley. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Lytle Pirates’ win streak rages on after taking down Cotulla and Dilley this past week. Their win streak extends to 11 in a row and hold sa firm grasp on the one seed in the district standings. The laudable run Lytle is on right now is fueled by contributions from every corner of 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!

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!