Category: Warhorses & Arabians

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
As basketball returns to Sessions Court inside the DSAC, the Devine Warhorses are preparing for another winter of competition, growth, and pursuit of a District 27-4A championship. With an ambitious pre-district schedule and three challenging tournaments on the docket, Devine aims to use November and December to sharpen their identity and develop a battle-tested mindset before opening district on January 2 in Somerset.
As usual the bar is set high under Head Coach Jacob Alegria, and expectations within the program remain focused which is to compete for a district championship then make noise in the State Playoffs.
Early Games Matter
Pre-district competition, especially with tournaments, is about so much more than just wins and losses. It is where rotations are set, roles are defined, and team chemistry forms. Playing on the road, handling tournament back-to-backs, and facing programs with different styles all serve one purpose which is to prepare this group to operate as a confident unit when the stakes increase when the district race heats up.
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Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The Devine JV Warhorses put together their most complete performance of the season Thursday night, dominating the San Antonio Memorial Minutemen 64-0 in a game where all three phases clicked from the opening whistle.
Offensive signal caller Coach Lon Cozby said it was the kind of game his players needed not just for confidence, but to showcase how far they have come throughout the 2025 season.
“We finally had a game where everything was rolling,” Cozby said. “We scored in so many different ways. The kids really needed a game like this. It was just fun, and the atmosphere along with the crowd made everything that much more exciting.”
After the defense forced a quick punt to open the game, the Warhorse offense…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
Back-to-back!
The Lytle Pirate Cross Country team put a stamp on their claim to being one of the best if not the best Class 3A team from the state of Texas over the last several seasons. Multiple State appearances and now claiming the distinction of being back-to-back State Champs says a ton about the incredible successes of Head Coach Gilbert Ruiz’s squads over…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 High School Cross Country teams have had a history of success, but that success level reached never attained heights on November 1 in Round Rock as the Warhorses became the first team in its existence to run in the State Meet.
Head Coach Hannah Thompson, assistant coach Erica Squier, and runners Urijah Velasquez, Zach Guerra, Shawn Lowe, Ryan Botello, Brody Lane, Zane Fritz, and Jesus Cisneros hit the course at Old Settlers Park while standout runner Jake Riou was sidelined by an unfortunate injury during district competition. Daniel Ballesteros went…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’s 2025 season came to an unceremonious ending October 30 in Seguin as the Arabians dropped their bi-district match against Cuero in straight sets 3-0. After what could be described as an up-and-down season, the 24-18 Arabians left everything they had on their final night of their postseason push.
“At times, we seemed to get away from what we know is successful for us as a team and Cuero was there to capitalize each time,” stated Head Coach Leigh Anne McIver. “Even though we struggled, we were still right in the thick of it throughout the night.”
The Lady Gobblers took both the first and third sets by identical 25-23 scores, each time thwarting the Arabians…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
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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