Category: Warhorses & Arabians

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The future of Devine volleyball looks bright as the freshman Arabians wrapped up an incredible 2025 season with a 14-1 overall record and an 8-1 mark in district play, earning a share of the district championship with the also 8-1 Floresville Jaguars.
The young squad led by Coach Kara Stacy showed poise, grit, and consistency beyond their years, displaying the type of energy and teamwork that bodes well for the future of the Arabian volleyball program which is under the direction of Head Coach Leigh Anne McIver.
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Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The Arabian freshman volleyball team recently put the wrap to their incredible 14-1 season with a tenaciously fought 2-1 win over Somerset that wound up being their final contest of the year due to Pearsall not being able to field a team on the final night of District 27-4A action.
With the dramatic win over the Lady Bulldogs, Coach Kara Stacy’s team ended its league schedule with an impressive 8-1 mark that guaranteed them a piece of the District Championship with Floresville, who also went 8-1 as each team’s sole loss came against the other.
“Due to unforeseen circumstances the freshman girls had to end their season a game early in District play,” Stacy stated. “However, the girls did not let that prevent them from finishing the season on a high note with a three-set thriller against an aggressive and scrappy Somerset team!”
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Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
A long season consisting of two-a-days, scrimmages, tournaments, and District 27-4A battles all comes to a head as Devine’s UIL postseason run begins with their Bi-District matchup against the Cuero Lady Gobblers on October 30 at 6pm. The site of the first round game is Seguin High School.
Devine finished its regular season with a 23-17 mark overall (not including their October 28 warm-up game against Randolph) and a 9-3 27-4A record.
Consecutive victories versus Carrizo Springs, Pleasanton, Somerset, and Pearsall has the Arabians peaking at the right time of the year to hopefully make a serious run to the Regional Tournament.
Cuero enters their own playoff run after finishing 21-22 overall, which includes their 5-5 District 28 record. The Lady Gobblers finished third in league standings.
La Vernia took the 28-4A championship with a spotless 10-0 record, followed by Navarro who went 8-2. Gonzales was the fourth place team and qualified for the postseason with their 4-6 finish.
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Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Bandera scored 21 unanswered points in their second-half run to what would initially appear a District 14-4A DII clinching victory over Devine last Friday at Warhorse Stadium.
With the loss, Devine, 3-6 overall, drops to 2-1 in district action with one game remaining at San Antonio Memorial on November 7.
Bandera sits at a perfect 8-0 on the year with district games remaining against San Antonio Memorial on October 31 then closes out their 14-4A schedule against the Wildcats in Carrizo Springs.
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Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports writer
Varsity Devine Tennis’ season has come to an end after multiple hard fought matches falling  to Fredericksburg, 17-2.  There were several matches that went the distance, showcasing the talent and determination the Warhorses and Arabians played with all season.  
“We had three matches that we lost in the split tiebreakers and two matches where we came back from behind to win in a third set tiebreaker,” Head coach Kandi Darnell said. “I was really pleased with the way our kids fought and competed throughout the match.”
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Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Devine was twice ready to run away with a victory over visiting Carrizo Springs last Friday as they took an early 14-0 lead and a late 28-14 advantage at Warhorse Stadium.
However, things got a little hairy on each occasion as the Cats shaved multiple 14-point deficits down, but the Warhorses buckled down to pull out the 28-20 victory.
Devine wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, striking early in the first quarter when quarterback Karter Brown…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!

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Devine Cross Country runners Uriah Velasquez, Zach Guerra, Ryan Botello, Brody Lane, Shawn Lowe, Jesus Cisneros, and Zane Fritz have the opportunity to race for state as they qualified for the Regional Meet in Corpus Christi on October 21.
The Warhorses ran past five of the other six 27-4A teams as they finished runner-up with 49 points to outdistance themselves from Pleasanton, Pearsall, Uvalde, Carrizo Springs, and Somerset.
The one team that finished ahead of them in the standings was near-5A Floresville, which had 30 points to claim the championship.
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