Category: Warhorses & Arabians

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The Warhorses and Arabians put together an impressive season on the tennis courts, and 14 student-athletes were rightfully rewarded for their efforts with spots on the District 28-4A All-District Team, led by Most Valuable Player Tai Moss.
Devine finished the district campaign with a spotless 8-0 record to claim the district championship before carrying that momentum into the UIL state playoffs. The Warhorses and Arabians defeated Yoakum 16-3 in the Bi-District round to advance, becoming the only team from District 28-4A to move on to the second round of the postseason.
The season ended last week with a 14-5 loss to Comal Davenport, but Devine’s accomplishments throughout the year were reflected in the All-District selections. With an undefeated district record, a dominating Bi-District championship, and a second-round playoff appearance, the Warhorses and Arabians gave the district plenty of reasons to recognize their success.
Moss headlined the awards by earning Most…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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Homecoming week brings plenty of excitement to Devine, but the Warhorses have business to handle on the football field before the festivities are complete. Devine welcomes the Carrizo Springs Wildcats to Warhorse Stadium on Friday night in a district matchup that carries significant importance for both teams as they look to strengthen their positions near the top of the standings.
Devine (5-1 overall) is 3-0 in District 14-3A DI entering Friday night’s showdown with the 2-1 Wildcats (3-3 overall). The Warhorses have cruised to blowout wins against Crystal City, Natalia, and Poteet while Carrizo’s only district loss was to Hondo on September 25 by a 28-22 final margin. The Wildcats have defeated Poteet and Lytle for their two district wins.
Kickoff is set for 7pm.
Camp-cites
With Homecoming adding another layer of excitement throughout the community and school campus, Devine Head Coach Jacob Campsey knows his players have plenty to look forward to this week. The challenge is…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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Life 360˚
For Head Football Coach Jacob Campsey, Friday’s Homecoming game marks more than a return to Warhorse Stadium to see old (yes, old!) friends. The 2006 Devine High School graduate will experience his first Homecoming as head coach of his alma mater, with classmates from two decades ago ready to cheer him on. It’s truly a full-circle moment as Campsey is back where he made his high school football memories, now leading the Warhorses from the sideline as familiar faces support their former classmate and their own hometown team.
Grinding D
The Warhorse “D” has been grinding on and penetrating opposing team’s fronts seemingly at will, especially through the first three games of District 14-3A where they have given up a total of…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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Warhorse junior running back Enoch Hall earned San Antonio Express-News Offensive Player of the Week after his five touchdown, 160-yard rushing performance on only 11 carries against Poteet. Behind Hall’s scoring runs of 62, 4, 24, 3, and 8 yards, Devine gigged the Aggies 47-6 to run their District 14-3A record to a perfect 3-0.
Congratulations to Enoch and his teammates who all share in this tremendous achievement!

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Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
There’s a huge matchup on Sessions Court this Friday at 5pm for the Arabian volleyball team. Devine first-serves Carrizo in a battle that could go a long way toward claiming a district championship or finishing as runner-up for both squads.
Devine defeated the Lady Javelinas in Crystal City on October 6, winning in straight sets 25-14, 25-15, 25-14. The Arabians also defeated Cotulla 3-0.
As of noon on Tuesday, the Arabians sat alone in second place in District 28-3A with a 6-2 league record and take on top Cats Carrizo Spring. The Lady Cats were unbeaten at 7-0 prior to their Tuesday night contest. Being two games behind and not currently holding the tiebreak …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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The Warhorses continued their dominant run through district play October 9, pairing a powerful ground game and explosive passing attack with a stifling defensive effort in a 47-6 road victory over the Poteet Aggies. Devine improved to 3-0 ahead of a pivotal home matchup against Carrizo Springs this Homecoming Friday.
Enoch Hall delivered a monster performance, rushing for 161 yards and five touchdowns on just 11 carries as the Warhorses piled up 450 yards of total offense. Meanwhile, Devine’s defense held Poteet to only 136 total yards, including a mere 52 yards on the ground, as the Horses controlled the contest from the opening whistle.
On just the second play of the game, Nate Valle connected with Brody Lane on a 22-yard touchdown pass to put the Warhorses ahead 7-0 after Israel Casas booted the first of his five extra points. Lane turned what appeared to be a routine five-yard out route into a highlight-reel scoring play, making one defender miss with a stutter-step, sidestepping another and leaving a third grasping at air. After a defender managed to get back into the play, Lane broke free again, his putting his left hand in the turf to steady himself near the two-yard line before finally crossing the goal line to the delight of all of Warhorse Nation.
Lane’s impact extended to the defensive side, too. After forcing a fumble at the Poteet 30-yard line, he watched teammate Brayden Mann recover the loose ball to give Devine another opportunity to capitalize as Hall soon took center stage.
The Warhorse running back broke loose for 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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Congratulations are certainly in order for the Devine Team Tennis squad as they wrapped up their outstanding run with a perfect 8-0 District Championship victory over Pleasanton (13-0) before adding a Bi-District Championship to the trophy case with a victory over Yoakum.
Devine flocked the Eagles then pounded the Bulldogs (16-3).
The Warhorses and Arabians have put together an impressive season not only including their unblemished district mark but they’ve beaten several nondistrict foes along the way as well. There is still plenty of tennis left to be played as Devine takes on Comal Davenport in the Area round on Thursday, October 8, in Boerne. First-serve is scheduled for 10am.
Every championship is special, and the District and Bi-District titles earned by this team are certainly worth celebrating. But for the Arabians and Warhorses, there is another special feeling waiting on the other side of that Area match.
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Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The DSAC was rockin’ on September 29 as both sides of Sessions Court were packed to the gills with Lady Pirate fans filling the visitor’s side and Arabian Nation packing the home side. Devine treated their fans to a raucous four-set victory over Lytle.
“What a Tuesday night in Devine!” exclaimed Head Coach Samantha Mendez. “The Arabians took in all of the energy from the packed gym and brought the intensity all night long!”
Devine dropped the first set 19-25 before taking the delayed sweep by…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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!