Lady Pirates working out some kinks

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
After picking up a nice 30-26 victory on the road in Leakey the Friday prior to Thanksgiving, the Lady Pirates stumbled just a bit in their 52-40 loss to Nixon-Smiley last Tuesday.
Arianna Garcia and Lunna Reyes led the way against the Lady Eagles. In Leakey, the girls did a great job “handling the ball and getting it inside to our two post players” according to Head Coach Lori Wilson.
The Leakey win was a “big confidence boost to younger players” as well.
However, the turnover bug struck the Lady Pirates against the Lady Mustangs as they committed a season-high 43 in Lytle’s 12-point defeat.
“We shot 16/42 from the field (36.2%) and struggled from the free line 5-16 (31.3%) against Nixon-Smiley. Turnovers have been our worst enemy this year and we just have to make better decisions in pressure situations. We are working hard every day to improve in this area.”
Garcia dropped her season-high 20 points and grabbed 7 rebounds while Reyes added 7 points and 16 boards.
Mia Rollins added 3 points and 4 rebounds.

Pirate B-Ball recap

The Pirates were led by #5 Senior Zach Perez scoring 27 points and having 3 assists and 3 rebounds.
Courtesy Photo.

By Jacob Hernandez
Head Boys Basketball
Last week the Lytle Pirates finished up the SAISD tour going 2-0 over the thanksgiving break. The Pirates beat Fox Tech HS 56-37 and beat YMLA 69-47.
The Pirates were led offensively by Senior Zach Perez scoring 20 points vs Fox Tech and 34 points vs YMLA. At times last week Zach Perez was unstoppable getting to the basket. What a week for the Senior.
Last night the Pirates traveled to SA Kennedy HS and lost at the buzzer 73-71. As we play each game, I’m reminded that we are still young and have 5 new varsity players trying to step in and continue the winning culture. The Pirates had 18 turnovers and allowed SA Kennedy to make 12 three pointers to our 2 three pointer makes which puts us at a minus as each basket was made.
The Pirates played hard and led the majority of the way, but our youth showed in the fourth quarter losing a 10-point lead and allowing a wide open uncontested three point shot with 1.2 seconds left for Kennedy to win the game.
Once again offensively the Pirates were led by #5 Senior Zach Perez scoring 27 points and having 3 assists and 3 rebounds. Junior #2 Chase Guevara scored 20 points and had 3 steals.
These two are the remaining players left from the State Tournament team a few years back but must now find a way to lead this year’s team to glory. They understand the challenge and they know as each game is played; we must get better each week.
The Pirates will host one of the most competitive tournaments in region 4 this year having 9 state ranked teams coming Thursday and Friday of this week to compete with one another. Season record
stands at 3-2 as of Tuesday.

JV Horses drum Indians 47-23

Warhorse #3 Gavin Sanchez scores a point for the Junior Varsity team. Also pictured are #2 Shawn Lowe, #34 Jacob McKee, #15 Dyan Hinnat, and #12 Caden Mann.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer

The JV Horses ran past visiting Jourdanton 47-23 November 30 at Sessions’ Court inside Devine Student Activity Center. Devine jumped out to a 14-point halftime lead and never looked back in their 24-point thumping of the Indians.
Becker Byrd led the Horses with 19 points while Caden Mann also hit double figures with 11 with 9 of those coming from downtown.
Jacob McKee snatched 10 rebounds.
This one was never in doubt as Devine built a 29-point lead at one point after a 13-point outburst took the score from 33-17 to 46-17.
As good as their offense was, the defense had their fingerprints all over this one as they blocked three shots, had 17 steals, and grabbed 30 rebounds.
Shawn Lowe contributed 5 points, McKee and Sergio DeLeon 4, Jace Martinez 2, Kaleb Oropeza 2, and Steven Montes added a free throw to round out the scoring for the Horses.

Arabians

Marion for round-robin tournament
5 games slated for December 5-7

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Devine, Waelder, Long Creek, Blanco, Nixon-Smiley, and host Marion compete in a three-day, five-game, round robin style tournament at Long Creek High School December 5, 6, and 7.
The Arabians play Thursday at 2:30pm against Nixon-Smiley then again at 5:30pm versus Waelder.
Friday’s doubleheader includes a tilt against Marion at 11:30am prior to their 4:00pm tip against Long Creek.
Only one game on the schedule for Saturday and that has Devine taking on Blanco at noon

Warhorse hoops review

Warhorse #0 Mason Beaver takes the ball down in a recent game with teammates #4 Tanner Davis and#2 Ray’sean Beaver. Photo by C Richard.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
With the Thanksgiving holiday upon us, there was still time for a little hoop action prior to the break as the Warhorses continue to improve with each passing practice and ballgame.
vs Canyon Lake (Nov21)
Payback is a sun-of-a-gun. Devine did not have to wait long to avenge a setback to the Hawks as the Horses swamped Canyon Lake 68-58 just two days after losing by 7 to the same team.
Free throw shooting, carelessness with the ball, and points allowed off turnovers did not doom Devine this time around as each were drastically different.
The Horses converted 11 of 14 from the charity stripe and committed a season-low 15 turnovers. Devine also shot 24 of 51 from two-point territory to help offset their less than stellar 3 of 18 output from downtown.
Christian Beaver, Tanner Davis, and Mason Beaver paced Devine with 19, 18, and 17 points, respectively while Christian (14) and Davis (11) also hauled in double-digit boards. Ray’sean Beaver delivered 6 assists.
The Horses got out of the gate quickly, outscoring Canyon Lake 17-12 in the opening frame. The Hawks came around a bit in the second quarter to pull it even at 32 going into halftime.
Devine left nothing on…

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Superlative recognition for Chase Guevara, Angel De La Rosa

#1 Angel De La Rosa
Freshman, WR/DB

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Twenty-two spots were awarded to Lytle football players from District 14-3A coaches, including two Superlative spots by junior Chase Guevara and another by freshman Angel De La Rosa.
Guevara was tabbed both Wide Receiver of the Year and Defensive Back of the Year while De La Rosa earned Utility Newcomer of the Year.
“These two dudes made powerful and positive impacts throughout our football program,” stated Head Coach Mike Trevino.
Nineteen spots on the first or second teams as well as honorable mention also included Pirates.
First Team Offense…

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2 Chase Guevara

Junior, WR/DB

Arabian Basketball recap !

Arabian Kenadi Marek goes up for the jumpball.

Jerel Beaty-Staff writer
Games are mounting up for Devine quicker than practices, but once tournament season is over, the team will be able to settle into a normal routine prior to district action beginning December 13 in Uvalde.
vs Crystal City
Devine picked up Coach Hannah Thompson’s first career home victory at The Honorary Sessions’ Court at Devine Student Activity Center November 19 as the Arabians shot down Crystal City 54-35.
A torrid start for Devine on their home court as they shot 68% in the first quarter to race out to a 22-9 lead after the first 8 minutes. The Arabians continued to pile it on in the second quarter as they led 35-16 at the break which helped propel them to their 19-point crushing of the Spinach-Capital-of-the-World-representing Lady Javelinas
Three Arabians scored in double figures, led by Airyanna Rodriguez’s 18 points. Kenadi Marek and Natalie Valle each chipped in a dozen while Oakley Malone paved the way with 7 rebounds and 4 assists.
The Arabians finished…

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Lady Pirates fly by Eagles

Lytle Lady Pirate Basketball is on a roll.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The Lady Pirates continue embracing new roles on the court and new team challenges as they hit the Thanksgiving break. Even though the Falls City Beavers chewed their way past Lytle earlier in the week, the Lady Pirates landed a victory in Leakey last Friday evening.
vs Leakey
Lytle’s tenacious defense held Leakey for a scoreless stretch that began with a minute left in the first quarter and extended all the way into the second half in their 35-26 road victory.
The Lady Pirates actually trailed 9-8 after the first eight minutes before scoring the next 15 points of the game to take a commanding 24-8 lead.
vs Falls City
Lytle could not quite slide past the Beavers in Falls City last Tuesday as the Lady Pirates dropped a close one, 32-26.
“This was a close game that went down to the wire…

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Arabians, Lady Pirates hit the hardwood @ Southside

Jerel Beaty-Staff writer
You know basketball season is officially underway when tournaments begin popping up on team’s schedules, which is the case for the Devine Arabians and Lytle Lady Pirates as they travel to Southside this weekend for the Lady Cardinal Tournament.
Pool A has Devine playing against the host, Lady Cardinals, as well as YWLA, Jefferson, and St. Anthonys.
Pool B pits Lytle against Cole, Providence, Fox Tech, and Uvalde.
Thursday, Nov. 14-Southside vs Devine 8:30a.m., Cole vs Lytle 10:00a.m., Devine vs St. Anthonys 11:30a.m., Uvalde vs Lytle 2:30p.m.
Friday, Nov. 15-Devine vs Jefferson 8:30a.m., Lytle vs Fox Tech 10:00a.m., YWLA vs Devine 11:30a.m., Lytle vs Providence 2:30p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 16-TBD.

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Heartbreaker ending for Mustang Football

Eric Smith
Staff Writer
The Natalia Mustangs saw their season end with a tough and disappointing loss last Friday night vs. the YMLA Lions. YMLA was able to score late in the game, following a controversial penalty on a missed field-goal to secure a 33-26 win over the Mustangs. Natalia finished their campaign under 1st year Head Coach Jason Reynolds with a 1-9 overall record. The season saw adversity, injuries and a youthful squad that battled hard ever game, but did not have many breaks go their way during Friday night battles.

“I felt like our kids came out fired up to play Friday,” Coach Jason Reynolds said. “Offensively, we did a great job of moving the football. Our offensive line had one of their best games of the season and our running backs did a great job of running the football. Defensively, we had our spurts where we played well and even had a couple of turnovers.”
It was a close and competitive game throughout the night, but a young man by the name of Raishaun Conway, was the difference for the Lions as he rushed 24 times for 148 yards and 2 touchdowns on the night. Natalia struggled to slow him down all night.
YMLA was able to use broken tackles and miscues by the Natalia defense to score first on a 31-yard pass from Matthew Kroger to Ty Burroughs to take a 7-0 lead.
The Mustangs responded with a drive of their own, capped off by a 3-yard Leo Cortinas run. This was the first of 3 touchdowns of the night by QB Cortinas.
YMLA was able to respond with a drive and touchdown by Conway to extend their lead to 13-6, prior to Cortinas scoring again, this time from 5-yards out. Juan Gonzales put the PAT up and good, allowing Natalia to tie things 13-13.
In the second quarter, Natalia took the lead on a 3rd touchdown by their QB, but a late score allowed YMLA to tie things 19-19 at the half.
The third quarter saw Natalia score the only touchdown of the quarter, thanks to a run by Monreal allowing for a 25-19 following another PAT by Gonzales.
Unfortunately, YMLA owned both fourth quarter touchdowns. The first was on a 27-yard touchdown by Mason Pena on a throw from Kroger. The final was an 8-yard run by Conway, following a penalty on a field goal by YMLA. Natalia had appeared to tip a field goal that was “no good”. Natalia ended up running into the kicker, resulting in a penalty. Film would later show the ball, in fact, was not tipped, but the penalty gave the Lions new life, allowing the game winning touchdown on a fresh set of downs. This touchdown would allow the San Antonio squad to upset the Mustangs 33-26.
The Lions finished with 21 1st downs, 32 rushes for 159 yards and 9 receptions for 203 yards on the night.
Natalia finished with 22 1st downs, 48 rushes for 231 yards and 7 receptions for 49 yards on the night.
Cortinas led the charge for Natalia with 23 rushes for 39 yards and 3 touchdowns, as Monreal had 6 rush….To CONTINUE READING PLEASE SUBSCRIBE at www.devinenewsmembers.com