Local athlete Rowdy Esparza (on right) will be competing in North Carolina on August 1st, with the support of his family Jesse and Candace Esparza and AAU Coach and mother Kristi Gentry.
After securing first place in the Regionals in the long jump event with a jump of 21-8.15 Rowdy has earned his spot in the Junior Olympics.
He is currently ranked third among qualifiers, but Rowdy is determined to go for gold, and has committed to put in the extra work with the help of local personal trainer Eric Rodriguez.
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Warhorse football camp welcomes the young guns July 15-18
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Dean Bates Practice Field is the site for next week’s Warhorse Annual Football Camp as Head Coach Paul Gomez and his assistants welcome youngsters from 8:30am to 11:30am. July 15 is the initial day of camp, and it runs through the morning of July 18.
The camp is designed for boys that are incoming 3rd graders through incoming 6th graders.
Campers are encouraged to wear proper attire such as shorts and a breathable t-shirt along with football cleats or tennis shoes. No crocs allowed.
The cost is $50.00. Checks are to be made payable to “Devine ISD” and designated for “Football Camp.”
Devine High School Summer Camp Schedule
Warhorse Football Camp – July 15-18 for grades 3-6 from 8:30-1:30 am at the Warhorse Practice Field. Cost $50
Mini Cheer Camp – July 15-18 for Kinder from 9am-noon. Cost $45; grades 1-8 from 9am to 3 pm at the DHS Gym. Cost $65.
Concession Stand Available. Register at hometownticketing.com.
These camps do not provide medical insurance covering injuries during camp. Parents will be required to release the camp employees and DISD from any claims, demands, and cause of action whatsoever as a result of the child’s participation in the camp.
Local Track Team Shines Bright:
A Triumph at the South Texas AAU Regional Qualifier (Region 19)
In a display of sheer athleticism and determination, the Tri-County track team displayed excellence efforts at the highly competitive AAU Region 19 meet held this past weekend at D.W Rutledge Stadium. Amidst stiff competition from clubs across the region, the team showcased exceptional skill in securing multiple Junior Olympic berths for the first time in club history. Each athlete finished in the top 5 to qualify for Junior Olympics.
Devine High School Summer Camp Schedule
Softball Camp – June 3 -5 for grades 4-6 from 9 to 11 am at the Arabian Softball Field. Cost $50
Tennis Camp – June 10-13 for grades 1-5 (8-9:30 am) and grades 6-9 (9:30-11:30 am) at the Tennis Courts. Cost $55
Arabian Volleyball Camp June 10-13
Arabian Volleyball Camp is right around the corner!! June 10-13 for all incoming 1st thru 9th graders. Grades 1-6 will be 2:00-3:30pm, grades 7-9 will run from 4:00-5:30pm. Cost is $55 plus a shirt!! Come work with the Arabian volleyball coaches and players!! You can sign up online (https://my.hometownticketing.com/…/83ede1d8-fd42-4e02…) or register the day of the camp.
Arabian/Filly Summer Conditioning Program & Skills Sessions
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Devine Athletic Director and Head Basketball Coach Jim Sessions encourages all incoming 7th grade through senior athletes to participate in the Arabian/Filly Summer Strength and Conditioning and Sport Specific Skills Sessions this summer.
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Warhorse/Colt Summer Conditioning Program & Skills Sessions
“Prepare yourself for greatness!”
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
“If you want to be great, you have to first PREPARE YOURSELF FOR GREATNESS!!!!” was Devine Head Football Coach Paul Gomez’s words to incoming and current Colt and Warhorse athletes as the summer workout program commences Monday, June 10 running through Thursday, July 18.
If the schedule looks slightly different than summers passed, it is because it has been tinkered with just a tad.
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Devine Summer Workouts
Incoming 7th through 12th Graders will workout Monday through Thursday on the weeks of June 10-13, June 17-21 and July 8-11.
Warhorse/Colt Workouts
9-10:30 am – Boys strength and conditioning
10:45-11:45 am – Football
12-12:45 pm – Boys Basketball and Baseball
July 15-18 workouts will begin at 1 pm because Warhorse Football camp will be held in the mornings. This is the schedule for July 15-18:
1-2:30 pm – Boys strength and conditioning
2:30-3:30 pm – Football
3:45-4:45 pm – Boys Basketball and Baseball