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Warhorse track 3rd in Kerrville, host meet this Wednesday

Varsity Warhorse Ryan Weinkam takes of as the baton approaches during the relay race at the Lytle track meet. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
After getting an all-expenses paid trip during spring break to Kerrville for the Charlie Dobbs 51st Annual Invitational on March 12, the Warhorse track and field team gets some home cooking on Wednesday, March 18 as they host their yearly competition.
Devine placed third overall with 73 points in Kerrville. There were 12 different schools represented.
Leading the way for the Horses was senior …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 powerlifter Jaden Rodriguez State Bound!

Warhorse Jaden Rodriguez punched his ticket to the state powerlifting meet after hitting the qualifying total at JK Norway at Kingsville.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Devine’s Jaden Rodriguez is State Bound after hitting the qualifying total inside JK Northway at Kingsville on March 14. Rodriguez totaled 940 pounds at Region 5 Division 2 to earn his right to one more meet in 2026.
Warhorse Rolando Garcia also competed in Kingsville but failed to make it out of the 123 pound division after bombing out. He had squatted 380 pounds and benched 225 pounds before being…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!

Owls overcome Lady Mustangs

Lady Mustang Ralynn Juarez awaits the pitch at Natalia’s home game against Blanco. Photo by Mable Byrd.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Natalia Lady Mustangs drop their first district game of the season to Hondo, 3-8. The Owl’s offense was too much for Natalia to keep up with. However one game does not define a team. Natalia had won their previous three…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 stuns Wildcats with 5-run 7th inning comeback victory

Warhorse Gerardo Villasenor watches the pitch as he inches between second and third base. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Somewhere Yogi Berra is proud because during a Thursday afternoon road game in Carrizo Springs on their baseball diamond, his phrase “It ain’t over till it’s over!” never rang more true as the Warhorses came storming back from a 4-0 deficit to claim the all-important 8-4 victory after scoring 3 runs in the top of the fifth and their final five runs in a closeout, slam 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!

Arabians forgot how to lose

Arabian Kenny Cruz slides her feet back and forth between first and second base. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Devine Arabians have a problem. They can’t stop winning! The Arabians have extended their win streak to five in a row and have won eight of their last 10 games. Holding firmly onto the number one spot in district, Devine has showed no signs of slowing down.
Vs Uvalde
In their first game of spring break, Devine took down Uvalde 7-2. The Arabians got on the board first at the bottom of the second inning after the Lobos committed an error and Ava Rangel…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 3-1 at Dilley Tournament, 27-4A now underway

Warhorse Riley Gutierrez accepts his All Tourney trophy from Coach Heath Poppe.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Back-to-back 3-1 tournament win-loss records has the Warhorses looking good on the baseball diamond, winning six of their past 7 games overall to improve to 8-5 on the year. Head Coach Heath Poppe was hoping that recent tear would continue into his team’s March 10 District 27-4A opener against Uvalde at Warhorse Field.
Devine won their initial two games in the Dilley Tournament last Thursday, then dropped their first game on Friday before salvaging the day by taking the nightcap.
vs NB Long Creek
This one started off looking like the Horses were going to be up-the-creek as New Braunfels took a 4-0 lead after the first inning. However, Devine rallied with 4 runs in the top of the second inning to tie it before going on to the 6-5 come-from-behind win.
Starting pitcher…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 pummels Pearsall, drag Jags in back-to-back district wins

Arabians Tucker Traylor (left) and Olivia Taylor (right) both hit clutch homeruns during Devine’s comeback win against Floresville.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Devine Arabians opened up district play with two big wins over Pearsall and Floresville. In their last three games (all wins) the Arabians have tallied 24 runs scored while allowing a total of just 5 runs scored, all of which came in their dramatic win over Floresville. At the time of press the Arabians are 12-8-1 and hold second place in the district.
Vs Pearsall
In their overwhelming victory over the Mavericks, the Arabians scored four runs in the first frame and never looked back. Pearsall had no answer…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 high powered offense breezes by Blanco and Bandera

Lady Mustang Claire Wise is hounded by her teammates after hitting a homerun. Photo by Mable Byrd.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Varsity Lady Mustangs were lights out at the plate in their last two games before the start of district. In their last three games (all wins), Natalia has scored a total of 37 runs. At the time of press the Mustangs are 9-8 and are clicking at the right time.
Vs Blanco
In Natalia’s dominant win over the Panthers, the Lady Mustangs set the tone early, running the score up to 6-0 at the bottom of the first inning. They opened up the scoring after an error from Blanco scored one run, then Selyene Gallegos doubled scoring one run. Then another error by the Panthers scored two runs, and a wild pitch scored two runs. The 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!