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Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
For much of the Cross Country season, runners compete against the clock, the course, the weather, the hills, the heat and, perhaps most of all, themselves. But when the District 28-3A Meet arrives Wednesday, October 14, at Carrizo Springs, the competition becomes a little more personal. There will still be a starting line and there will be a finish line but for some runners, there will be one more race waiting on the other side.
Lytle, Devine, and Natalia join Carrizo Springs, Cotulla, Crystal City, and Hondo in Carrizo Springs with regional berths on the line. Those who advance from Wildcat Country will head to the Regional Meet in Corpus Christi on October 27, with the State Meet in Round Rock awaiting those who can take the next step on November 7.
There is, of course, a pre-district preview along the way on October 7, but most understand that a preview is exactly that…a preview, as it rarely tells the whole story. Some teams may choose to rest runners while others may be protecting an athlete from an unnecessary injury or simply using the meet as another opportunity to prepare without showing everything they have. Heck, not every district team may even be there and that is perfectly fine because the race that matters most is the one that comes next.
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Congratulations to the Devine Team Tennis team as they wrapped up their spectacular 8-0 season with a District Championship victory over Pleasanton (13-0) then took down Yoakum in the Bi-District Championship (16-3). Next up is the Area Championship against Comal Davenport on Thursday, Oct. 8, in Boerne. First-serve is scheduled for 10am. The DHS Tennis team: Rubie Weyel, Becker Byrd, Greeley Malone, MJ Lawler, Kenzie Ray, Bryson Robison, Mallory Geries, Eli Valles, Paige Barron, Tai Moss, Prezley Freeburn, Nolan Beaty, Samantha Zamora, Phoenix Snider, Melenie Cardenas, Billy Shuler, and Kya Spurgers. With coaches Kandi Darnell and Zachary Valenzuela.
Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Congratulations are certainly in order for the Devine Team Tennis squad as they wrapped up their outstanding run with a perfect 8-0 District Championship victory over Pleasanton (13-0) before adding a Bi-District Championship to the trophy case with a victory over Yoakum.
Devine flocked the Eagles then pounded the Bulldogs (16-3).
The Warhorses and Arabians have put together an impressive season not only including their unblemished district mark but they’ve beaten several nondistrict foes along the way as well. There is still plenty of tennis left to be played as Devine takes on Comal Davenport in the Area round on Thursday, October 8, in Boerne. First-serve is scheduled for 10am.
Every championship is special, and the District and Bi-District titles earned by this team are certainly worth celebrating. But for the Arabians and Warhorses, there is another special feeling waiting on the other side of that Area match.
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Varsity Arabian #11 Kyrie DuBose had 18 kills during Devine’s win over Lytle. Photo by Moose Lopez.
Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The DSAC was rockin’ on September 29 as both sides of Sessions Court were packed to the gills with Lady Pirate fans filling the visitor’s side and Arabian Nation packing the home side. Devine treated their fans to a raucous four-set victory over Lytle.
“What a Tuesday night in Devine!” exclaimed Head Coach Samantha Mendez. “The Arabians took in all of the energy from the packed gym and brought the intensity all night long!”
Devine dropped the first set 19-25 before taking the delayed sweep 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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
Varsity Warhorse #78 Aiden Martinez gets hyped after pancaking his opponent. Photo by Brigid Howard.
Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
After taking a well-earned open week, Devine is ready to trade in the practice field for the Friday night lights once again, returning to action this Friday night in Poteet as they continue their march through District 14-3A DI play. While an open week can sometimes be viewed as a chance to simply catch a breath, Warhorse Head Coach Jacob Campsey said his team approached the break with a different mindset.
“Honestly, what I liked most is that they were still chomping at the bit,” Campsey said. “These guys just want to improve constantly, and it’s a credit to their work ethic.”
The coaching staff used the extra time for plenty of reflection and preparation, taking a hard look at what the Warhorses have done well…and what they have not done so well. “We did a lot of self-reflection, self-scouting, and working on some team-specific things that we have not been great.”
Perhaps just as important as the X’s and O’s was the opportunity for the Warhorses to regroup as a team following a physically and emotionally demanding stretch of the season. Now, with district play moving forward and the playoff picture coming in to play at a quick pace, Campsey…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 Warhorses are currently the number 1 seeded team in the district with an overall record of 4-1 and a district record of 2-0. Photo by Brigid Howard.
Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The Warhorses enter the District 14-3A DI matchup riding a four-game winning streak after opening the season with a road loss at San Diego. Poteet, meanwhile, enters the contest 1-4 overall and 0-2 in district play after suffering losses to Carrizo Springs and Lytle.
Although the Warhorses carry 2-0 district mark into Friday night matchup with Aggies, don’t let the headline fool ya. When Devine takes the field in Poteet Friday night, Head Coach Jacob Campsey will have his players believing both squads are 0-0.
“Our guys understand that we play a sport where any given night the team that ‘shows up’ will win regardless of record,” Campsey said. “Poteet has some dangerous athletes that are not indicative of their record.”
And the Warhorses have already learned that lesson the hard way. “We’ve seen when we play badly teams will beat us. That San Diego taste is still in our mouths.”
Poteet opened the season with losses to Kenedy, 57-12, and Brackenridge, 45-27, before putting together an impressive 42-0 shutout of San Antonio Christian. The Aggies then opened district play with consecutive losses to Carrizo Springs, 50-0, and Lytle, 58-33.
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1951 Devine Warhorse football team. First row, left to right: Emory Wright, Manager ; L. E. Potter, Ray Stephens, Santos Rodriguez, Tommy Parker, Jack Klingeman, David Dyer, Sammy Ridgeway, Stanley Lindsey, Dickie Bohl.
Second row: Gene Calame, Roger Stock, John Harlan DuBose, George Thompson, Arth Whitley, Francis Schmidt, Wayne Topping, Bobby Killough, John Watson, Doyle Sansom.
Third row: Dave Coleman, Head Coach; Jack Schneider, Bob Briscoe, Wesley Robbins, Wayne Bush, Larry Stroud, Willis Boone, Charles Schulze, Dean Hawes, Donald Bush, Don Mittanck, Bill McCutcheon and Alfred Coleman
The Devine Ex-Students Teachers Association (DExSTA) will hold its annual Homecoming Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 17th starting at 1:00pm at the Devine VFW Hall at 211 W. College Ave. All Devine Alumni are welcome to attend! *Look for the HC schedule in this week’s Devine News for details.
Honoring the 50th Reunion Class (1976 this year) has been a long-standing tradition at Homecoming with the Friday night introductions on the track at the football game & the Saturday afternoon DExSTA HC celebration. But a few years ago, the DExSTA Board of Directors discussed the opportunity to recognize important school groups that made a large impact on the lives of the students at DHS, as well as DMS (and formerly DJHS). So, a new tradition was started 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!
Friday, October 16, the game starts at 7pm. The Class of 1976 will be honored at half-time on the track. Pictured above are 1976 Warhorse standouts Francis Schmidt, Jack Schneider, and Bob Briscoe.
ALL Devine Alumni are invited to a Homecoming Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 17th starting at 1:00pm at the Devine VFW Hall, with the Devine Ex-Students Teachers Association (DExSTA). Join us with the 50th Reunion Honor Class of 1976, and former Warhorse & Colt Football Teams & Coaches to Celebrate Homecoming 2026!
Friday, October 16, registration will open at 6:30 pm at Warhorse Stadium. Game starts at 7pm. Tickets are sold online or at the gate. 1976 Honor Class recognition will be at half-time on the track in front of the press box. Wave as your name is called out. All Devine Exes look for 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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
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Varsity Warhorse Jake Riou placed 157th with a time of 19:57.5 at the Seguin meet.
Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
With District quickly approaching, Devine Head Cross Country Coach Hannah Thompson and her crew are gearing up for a return trip to Regional and possibly State in mid-to-late October. The Warhorse and Arabian teams ran in Seguin this past Saturday.
The Arabians placed 10 with 231 points. Claire Jones paced her squad by placing 32nd with a time of 14:19.3. Isabel Turner was next at…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!
