Devine’s first UILcompetitive cheer teamcompeted at the UIL State National Championship

Devine’s first UIL competitive cheer team competed this weekend at the UIL State National Championship in Ft Worth. Cheerleaders representing Devine’s first competitive team are: Top row: Isabell Nuncio, Kenzie Schott, Skylar Blanton, Tucker Traylor, Milynn Schnautz, Riley Wells. 2nd row: Haylee Aguirre , Kate Featherly, Yancey Parson, Naudia Wurzbach, Camryn Darby, Coach Alexandra Valdez. Bottom row: Charlee Rangel, Araceli Caceres, Hailey Eads, Darilynn García, Payton Applewhite, Katie Rios, and Angelina Garcia.

Stats the facts, maybe…

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Long gone is the day and time that head coaches, assistant coaches, or student managers either kept accurate statistics on the bench during a game or reviewed video for the sole purpose of charting shot attempts, turnovers, assists, steals, blocked shots, and other pertinent information that the everyday fan usually likes to read about in their morning or weekly paper.
In the current day and time, video monitors placed up on the wall at midcourt inside gymnasiums track each player…

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Devine humbles Hondo;Arabians Runner up at home tourney

Arabian Varsity Basketball players keep a close eye on Hondo.They #50 LIah Romero, #12 Oakley Malone, #15 Kenadi Marek, and #5 Kylie Monreal.

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
What a week for the Arabian hoops team as they went 5-1 with big wins over high-quality opponents. Devine completed their busy week by finishing as the runner up team in their own tournament.
vs Hondo
Any week is a good week if it involves a team from Devine defeating a team from Hondo. To add a little more to that lead in, all six Devine High School teams defeated the…

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Horses thump Owls;play solid in home tourney

Devine’s #14 Cecilio De La Garza sinks another three pointer in the game against Hondo.

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Last Tuesday, the varsity Warhorse team capped off a terrific night had by ALL Devine high school basketball teams as they defeated visiting Hondo 79-54. The victory gave the Warhorses and Arabians a perfect 6-0 record as the freshmen, JV, and varsity teams each won their games previous to the nightcap.
The hot-shooting Horses were ready to play from…

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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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