Category: Warhorses & Arabians

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Arabian volleyball hits the hardwoodTryouts/Two-a-Days set for August 5

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
By Monday, August 5 it will have been 273 days since Head Coach Leigh Anne McIver and her Arabian team last took the court for a meaningful volleyball contest. Devine took on Corpus Christi Calallen November 7 in the third round of the Class 4A State Playoffs, but unfortunately for McIver and her squad, they took a heartbreaking 5-set loss that date almost nine months ago.
The wonderful thing about high school sports is that the sun always comes up the next morning, giving new teams and new seasons a chance to conquer any remaining demons from previous experiences and begin anew.
McIver and her terrific coaching staff welcome back several returners from the 2023 squad and are ready to integrate new blood into what they all believe will be an outstanding 2024 campaign.

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Offseason preparation key to two-a-day training, health

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
In this day and time with the University Interscholastic League loosening many decades-long restrictions on what coaches are actually allowed to do and what they can teach their players in the offseason and throughout the summer, there are little excuses a high school student-athlete can legitimately make if they choose to report to two-a-day training and practices “out of shape” as it relates to the rigors of the strength and conditioning for their particular sport whether it be football, volleyball, Cross Country, tennis, or whatever the case may be.
It is a well-known fact the coaches in Devine, Lytle, and Natalia dedicate most of their summertime to coaching, teaching, and training players from all sports from their respective school.

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Esparza jumps into Jr Olympics

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.

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.

Come cheer on the Warhorses at the Homecoming game before a weekend of festivities! Varsity cheerleaders are Jillian Courtade, Karli Geyer, Kaylee Yanta, Tayler Rice, Kaylee Howard, Cristina Ramirez, Kayla Busby, Paige Pickell (Captain), Myla Miles, Victoria Whitaker, and Halle Hagdorn (Willie the Warhorse).

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.

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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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