Varsity Warhorse #85 Tyler Hinnant confirms with the sidelines during their game against Hondo. Photo by Brigid Howard.
Jerel Beaty Staff writer Through Texas High School Football fan vote, Warhorse senior football player Tyler Hinnant was selected to the Class 4A All-Texas Team at Tight End. The May 2026 graduate is booked at tight end by Luke Nelson of Bridge City. In addition to Hinnant and Nelson, others voted in offensively were quarterbacks Hudson Hoffman of Bridge City, Lincoln Madrid of Greenwood, running backs Evan Moreno of Robinson and Izaiah Rios of Lake View, offensive linemen Carson Carter of Carthage, Jeremiah Jones of Carthage, Jestin Burchett of Big Spring, Case Lyons of Sealy, Ryder Baldwin of Stephenville, and wide receivers Abrahman Munguia of Bridge City. Peyton King of Canyon Lake, Daquan Pratt of Navasota. Congratulations, Tyler! Way to make Warhorse football proud!
Warhorese Riley Gutierrez surveys in the infield in between innings. Photo by Moose Lopez.
Jerel Beaty Staff writer The Warhorse baseball team had a three-game winning streak in District 27-4A after defeating Carrizo Springs, Pleasanton, and Bandera prior to their March 24 tilt in Somerset. Devine had won four in a row overall after claiming a non-district win in Jourdanton on Saturday, March 21. vs Pleasanton Devine disposed of the Eagles rather easily at Warhorse Field on March 17, claiming a 7-3 win after getting out to a 4-0 lead after two complete innings. Pitchers Alejandro Ramirez and Rudy Costilla combined to limit Pleasanton to only 3 hits, 3 earned runs, and struck out 7 while walking 5. Esai Sanchez and Brayden Mann each scored twice while Kaleb Oropeza, Gerardo Villasenor…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!
Arabians Gabby Allen, Kenadi Marek and Briana Balderrama.
Jerel Beaty Staff writer The Arabian golf team should feel good about its chances to capture the District 27-4A crown as they won their district preview at The Golf Club of Texas last week. Devine shot 412 to edge runner-up Pleasanton who posted 421. Kenadi Marek earned an individual silver medal to her team championship medal as she shot 90 to place second. Reese Navarro posted 95, Briana Balderrama 98, and Gabby Allen 129 to round out the scoring.
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Warhorse Mason Beaver pushes the ball on a fast break during Devine’s win over Pleasanton. Photo by Moose Lopez.
Jerel Beaty Staff writer Postseason awards continue rolling in for senior Warhorse standout basketball player Mason Beaver as the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches tabbed Beaver one of the top 25 players in Class 4A from around the entire state. Beaver averaged 23.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 3.1 steals, and 3.2 deflections over 34 games for the District and Bi-District Champion Warhorses. He increased his average to 24.1 points per game during league action, shooting at a 49% clip. He has also been named District 27-4A Outstanding Offensive Player of the Year, TABC All-Region, and is set to play in the 3rd Annual San Antonio Sports All-Star Basketball Game on Sunday, April 12 inside the Northside ISD Sports Gymnasium alongside teammate Karson Ray. Beaver led the Warhorses to a 25-13 overall record including their 10-3 mark in 27-4A. Devine made the UIL State Playoffs for the first time since the 2020-2021 season and won both district and a postseason game for the first time since the 2019-2020 season. Congratulations, Mason!
Arabian Tucker Traylor winds up her pitch during Devine’s thrilling game against Pleasanton. Traylor threw 13 strikeouts in this game. Photo by Moose Lopez.
Matthew “Moose” Lopez Sports editor The Devine Arabians have dropped their last two games to Pleasanton and Sinton. Both were hard fought battles that went down to the final innings. Devine now moves to third in the district standings, tying Pleasanton at second with a district record of 4-1. The Arabians are now 14-10 overall and will take on the top seeded Somerset this Tuesday, Mar. 24 then host Pearsall Friday, Mar. 27 at 7 P.M. Vs. Pleasanton This game was a…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!
Alan and Mr Williams better known as Maverick and Nolan Beaty perform in This is a Test on March 24.
Jerel Beaty Staff writer Devine High School’s One Act Play cast and crew are preparing to take the stage at 5:00pm on March 24 at Navarro High School with their production of This is A Test, and the excitement is palpable. Excellent teamwork amongst all involved has fueled recent successes and will also be a viable factor in a Regional trip beyond next week’s performance. “I am super excited that our show is advancing!” Guardiola said, emphasizing the hard work and dedication his students have put in. The recognition from judges is especially meaningful, validating countless hours of rehearsal and preparation. “We are all over the moon!” he added. According to Guardiola, this year’s cast stands out for its size, diversity of talent, and unwavering determination. Many members are seniors who have grown alongside Guardiola within the program, while this year’s freshmen bring fresh energy he has watched develop since middle school. “Everyone wants to see this production succeed and everyone pulls their weight (or more!) to help our hard work come to fruition,” he said. The process has not been without challenges, particularly mastering the choreography and comedic timing essential for This is A Test. “In a play with many moving parts, you really have to coordinate everyone’s lines, movement, and delivery. Especially with a comedy, it is all about timing,” Guardiola explained. A missed cue or mistimed joke can disrupt an entire scene, so precision and energy are paramount. Leading dual comedic relief both on-stage and at-home are real-life brothers Maverick and Nolan Beaty. Maverick, named Outstanding Performer at both the Wimberley Festival and at District, and Nolan, who received All-Star Cast at District, project their unique and tremendous dynamic throughout the entirety of the 33-minute performance. Performers Miranda Guerrero, Gwyn DeLeon, Emma Martinez, Jacelyn Delaney, Nathan Sanchez, Isabella Duron, Melenie Cardenas, Manuel Leal, Payton Hester, and Dakota Nighswander brilliantly add their own creativity and innovation to the production as well. Like the Beaty Boys, Nighswander and Hester have also made a favorable impression on judges recently as Nighswander earned Honorable Mention All-Star Cast at District while Hester was Honorable Mention All-Star Cast at Wimberley, adding a nice feather in each of their caps for their outstanding contributions. Just as every team must have no matter the activity or competition, alternates Griffin Blouin, Angelica Castillo, Zach Martinez, and Issac Medina are ready and able to fill in nicely if the moment-of-need arises. The technical crew also plays a vital role, bringing expertise and a willingness to tackle any task. Their experience ensures that the show runs smoothly, and their collaborative spirit extends beyond their specific roles. “If something needs to be done, or someone needs help with something, they do it without waiting to be asked,” Guardiola said. Kassandra Fajardo, fresh off her District Crew Award selection, along with Briana Balderrama, Jessica Ballesteros, Deidre Bishop, Kayla Dzierzanowski, Taylor Garcia, Mia Gonzales, and VeraLee Martinez ensure set designs and props are properly functioning, in place, and ready to use at just the right moment. As the Area-Advancing team prepares for their newest most important competition of the season, Guardiola continued instilling confidence through rigorous practice and reassurance throughout Spring Break rehearsals and also reminding students to feed off the energy of those in the audience once the curtain opens in Navarro. Speaking of the support from the community, enthusiastic crowds have been present at each production and weekly recognition in The Devine News has also been a motivating force. “It means the world to these kids to know we are supported by more than just their own parents,” he noted. Guardiola hopes judges and audiences alike recognize the effort, passion, and substantial growth of the Devine High School Theater program has showed over the last four years or so. “I hope they see us as a force to be reckoned with in the One-Act world,” he said in closing. Other schools competing at Area are fellow District 27-4A schools Floresville and Carrizo Springs while District 28 4A advancing schools are Cuero, La Vernia, and Navarro. Best of luck to Mr. Guardiola and the entire cast and crew of This is a Test at Area!
Dakota Nighswander AKA The Voice performs in This is a Test at Area.
Varsity Warhorse Ryan Weinkam takes of as the baton approaches during the relay race at the Lytle track meet. Photo by Moose Lopez.
Jerel Beaty Staff writer After getting an all-expenses paid trip during spring break to Kerrville for the Charlie Dobbs 51st Annual Invitational on March 12, the Warhorse track and field team gets some home cooking on Wednesday, March 18 as they host their yearly competition. Devine placed third overall with 73 points in Kerrville. There were 12 different schools represented. Leading the way for the Horses was senior …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!
Warhorse Jaden Rodriguez punched his ticket to the state powerlifting meet after hitting the qualifying total at JK Norway at Kingsville.
Jerel Beaty Staff writer Devine’s Jaden Rodriguez is State Bound after hitting the qualifying total inside JK Northway at Kingsville on March 14. Rodriguez totaled 940 pounds at Region 5 Division 2 to earn his right to one more meet in 2026. Warhorse Rolando Garcia also competed in Kingsville but failed to make it out of the 123 pound division after bombing out. He had squatted 380 pounds and benched 225 pounds before being…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!
Warhorse Gerardo Villasenor watches the pitch as he inches between second and third base. Photo by Moose Lopez.
Jerel Beaty Staff writer Somewhere Yogi Berra is proud because during a Thursday afternoon road game in Carrizo Springs on their baseball diamond, his phrase “It ain’t over till it’s over!” never rang more true as the Warhorses came storming back from a 4-0 deficit to claim the all-important 8-4 victory after scoring 3 runs in the top of the fifth and their final five runs in a closeout, slam the…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!
