Arabian hoops roundup; Marion Tourney this weekend

Devine Arabian #20 Natalie Valle with a jumpshot over LaVernia. Photos by Joanie DuBose

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Even though the hallways at DHS were silent last week, the Arabian basketball team got in a little work over the Thanksgiving holiday with games against La Vernia and Navarro. Devine continues its tournament part of their season Thursday and Saturday in Marion before entertaining Hondo next Tuesday prior to hosting their own tournament December 7-9.
“The Thanksgiving Break provided us with some great competition,” said Head Coach Jim Sessions. “We did some great things during the games last week. Our defensive intensity is getting…

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Warhorses shoot down Ingram, fall to Marion

Devine Warhorse #4 Tanner Davis goes up for layup. Photo by Brigid Howard

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
The Warhorses kept their grind going on the hardwood during the Thanksgiving Holiday as they defeated Ingram 76-61 before losing a tight one against Marion 59-57.
Devine took on San Antonio Kennedy at home last night prior to tipping off at the Marion Tournament this Friday and Saturday.
Devine returns to their home court Tuesday, December 5 as they take on Hondo…

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Arabians Consolation Champs at Southside Tourney as they go 5-1

Devine Arabian #10 Airyanna Rodriguez goes up for jumpshot on Lady Pirates as #40 Denise Contreras, #50 Liah Romero, and #5 Kylie Monreal prepare for rebound.

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
What a terrific Southside Tournament for the Devine Arabian basketball team as they went 5-1 over a three-day span finishing as Consolation Champions. Head Coach Jim Sessions is extremely….

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Horses hoofin’ it on the hardwood

Devine Warhorse #10 Makhi Burford goes up for a jump shot. Photos by Brigid Howard

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Devine took on two formidable foes the week before Thanksgiving break as Corpus Christi Ray and Lytle made their way to the DSAC November 14 and November 17. The Horses were not able to secure a victory in either contest, but the players have shown the ability to get up and down the floor at times offensively and…

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Warhorses look to navigate through Lago Vista Vikings forbi-district championship

#68 Wyatt Lafond and #64 Tate Wisenbaker holding the line

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
The Lago Vista Vikings stand between the Devine Warhorses and a Bi-District Championship. The two powerhouses clash Friday night in Seguin at Matador Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7pm.
The Vikings are coming…

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Arabians sink Pirates for Bi-District Championship;Look to badger Bishop for Area

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Devine bounced back in a big way from its loss against Floresville in their District 29 4A finale October 24 by sinking the Rockport-Fulton Lady Pirates in three rather quick sets to claim the Bi-District Championship.
The Arabians (31-15) move on to Area where they face the Bishop Badgers…

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Playoffs up next for Arabians

Varsity Arabian Middle Blocker #15 Maddie Dubose with the block on Pearsall in a recent match. She had 2 blocks against Somerset as well. Photos by J DuBose

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer

vs Somerset
The Arabians had to pull a little Taylor Swift out in regards to rust against the Lady Bulldogs last Tuesday night and shake it off as they were coming off an open date the previous Friday.
Devine won set one 25-21 and…

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Improved Pearsall on tap for last Warhorse game prior to playoffs

#2 Sam Guardiola hurdles over the pack to gain more yards.
Photos by Brigid Howard.

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
With Devine’s open week being the last week of the regular season, Friday night’s game at Warhorse Stadium marks the end of the 10-game stretch of the 2023 campaign prior to the state playoffs beginning the second week in November.
The Warhorses enter their Maverick contest sporting a 5-4 record overall, including a 2-1 mark in District 14-4A DII.  With Devine’s loss to Bandera, the Horses face a must-win situation if they want to remain in the hunt for a conference championship.
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How this massive mum made history… Students appeal to Guinness Book of World Records!

The local floral design class at Devine High School set out to build a record-breaking mum this Homecoming, and they have now submitted an application to Guiness Book of World Records.
“Students made 37 foot paper chains and streamers together to create a 39 foot mum,” said Mrs. Segura, the floral design teacher. “We are anxiously waiting for our spot in the record book!”

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Running to Regionals!

Arabian Cross Country runners are Regional Bound!!!! They are: Angelina Garcia, Charlie Rangel, Danni Gutierrez, Camila Sierra, Claire Jones, Airyanna Rodriguez, Aimee Carr, Rachel Stotts, pictured along with Coach Thompson.

Warhorse Regional qualifiers Jaiden Alvarez, Donovan Dixon, and Jesse House.

Lytle Cross Country girls are (l to r) Addison Wagner, Vanessa Alyala, Klayre Cook, Frances Scotello, Laleina Reviera, and Svetlana Lopez.

Lytle Cross Country boys are regional bound! Pictured above are (l to r) are Yandel Esquivez, Johnny Alvarez, Tristan Lopez, Brandon Obando, Abel Sanchez, Bryan Montes-Rodriguez, and Diego Reyna.