Warhorse hoops on a scoring high

Your 2025 varsity Warhorses standing for the pledge of allegiance. Photo by Brigid Howard.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
There were some fantastically entertaining ball games played by the Warhorse basketball team last week. Between their Tuesday 81-65 romp in Poth and their championship game worthy performances in their home tournament that saw the Warhorses go 3-2 and falling to San Antonio Holmes 42-20, Devine is on the right track to challenge for the District 27-4A title as that chase begins soon.
Devine averaged 72 points a game through the first four games of the tourney, winning three of those. The sole loss over the first four games was to San Antonio Holmes, a team they faced once again in the championship match on Saturday.
A defensive battle broke out in that one, with Devine falling just short 42-40.
Several players stood out for different reasons at different times of the tournament, but the All-Tourney nods went to Karson Ray and to Cecilio De La Garza.
vs Poth
Mason Beaver’s 37 point outing along with Tanner Davis getting his normal double-digit Poth on December 9 by the final score of 81-65.
Mason connected on 13 of 24 shot attempts (54%) including 6 of 11 (55%) from downtown. Karson Ray knocked down 19 points as part of his 10-rebound double-double, Davis snatched 10 boards of his own, and Ray’sean dealt a game-high 11 assists. Christian Beaver added his own double-double with 13 points and a game-high 11 rebounds while also assisting on 6 other Warhorse conversions.
Devine jumped on Poth early, building a 21-12 lead after one. The Pirates had a little fool’s gold in the second quarter as they closed the deficit to only two points at the break.
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Arabians win Bronze Bracket Championship in Navarro

Arabian basketball claimed the Bronze Bracket Championship in Navarro.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The Arabian basketball team notched three wins in Navarro last weekend at the Lady Panther Invitational. Devine defeated Great Hearts Northern Oaks and Navarro before taking down Cuero for the Bronze Bracket Championship.
Overall, Devine went 3-2 and are eager to get to the District 27-4A part of their season.
vs Great Hearts Northern Oaks
This one was over in a hurry as Devine staked claim to an 18-1 lead after the first 8 minutes of action then went on to cruise 61-16 over Great Hearts Northern Oaks on December 4.
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Warhorse hoops runner-up at Cypress Christian; Mason Beaver, Karson Ray selected All-Tourney

Varsity Warhorse #14 Cecilio De La Garza looks to get open for the inbounds during Devine’s win over Highlands. During the Cypress tournament Garza had consistemt play through out providing steady minutes and production for the Horses. Photo by Brigid Howard.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
It was quite the productive trip to Cypress Chrisitan High School for the Warhorse basketball program as they finished runner-up, losing in the championship game to Kincaid after winning four of their first five ball games.
Mason Beaver and Karson Ray were selected to the All-Tournament team, leading Devine to an impressive 4-2 mark. That four wins in six games was not the only mark left, as the Horses proved they are worthy to take on all types of different competition as district season begins to creep up.
vs St. John’s
In an exciting matchup in Devine’s first game…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!

9th Horses smoke Bandera 77-29

Freshman Warhorse #24 Bryan Martinez prepares to boxout for the rebound during Devine’s game against Highlands. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The horses darted out to a 19-6 first quarter lead before going on to their lopsided 77-29 win over Bandera. Devine scored in double figures in each of the four quarters including a third-quarter high of 24 points, while the Bulldogs highest output in any period was 11 in the second.
Nate Valle, CesarTroy Vidaurri, and Jack Bandel each hit double figures while…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!

Horses are hoopin’, spreading the wealth

Varsity Warhorse #2 Ray’sean Beaver looks to beat his defender off the dribble to penetrate the defense during Devine’s win over Highlands. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Devine was simply en fuego from the floor the last two ball games as they rung up 154 points in their victories over Laredo Martin and Jourdanton. The Horses gave Tony and the rest of the Tigers all they could handle winning easily 83-67 then smoked the Indians 71-37 this past Saturday, a game in which each player got at least a two-point mark by their name in the scorebook.
The Horses hit the pavement this weekend as they compete in the Cypress Christian Tournament.
vs Laredo Martin
In a growing trend of playing teams Devine players and there fans are not used to seeing is Coach Alegria getting Laredo Martin to travel to Sessions Court to take on the Warhorses prior to Thanksgiving.
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Arabian hoops hits Navarro Tournament

Back row left to right: Coach Julie Orapeza, Kyrie DuBose, Kenadi Marek, Kallie Bedford, Maddie Hester, Payton Appling, Lilly Owen. Front Row left-right: Greeley Malone, Caroline Suhr, Karsyn DeLeon, Aaliyah Moralez, Maddie DeLaGarza.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The Devine Arabians look to continue their recent winning ways as they travel to Navarro for their annual tournament this weekend as they take on Great Hearts Northern Oaks and San Antonio Southside on December 4 then play St. Mary’s Hall on December 5 before advancing out of pool play and into bracket competition.
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JV Horses down Martin, Jourdanton

JV Warhorse #12 Enoch Hall drives past his defender for the layup during Devine’s win over Highlands. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The Horses continued their winning ways during the Thanksgiving break as they held on for a thrilling 67-63 win over Laredo Marin then cruised to a 66-35 win over the Indians in Jourdanton.
vs Laredo Martin
Fresh off their win impressive win against Marion, the JV Warhorses faced “a strong Laredo Martin squad in what proved to be a true test” according to Coach Zac Valenzuela.
“No lead felt safe in this one, even after we built a 14-point advantage in the third quarter,” he stated.
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