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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
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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.
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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!
Arabian Kenny Cruz slides her feet back and forth between first and second base. Photo by Moose Lopez.
Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Devine Arabians have a problem. They can’t stop winning! The Arabians have extended their win streak to five in a row and have won eight of their last 10 games. Holding firmly onto the number one spot in district, Devine has showed no signs of slowing down.
Vs Uvalde
In their first game of spring break, Devine took down Uvalde 7-2. The Arabians got on the board first at the bottom of the second inning after the Lobos committed an error and Ava Rangel…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!
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Warhorse Riley Gutierrez accepts his All Tourney trophy from Coach Heath Poppe.
Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Back-to-back 3-1 tournament win-loss records has the Warhorses looking good on the baseball diamond, winning six of their past 7 games overall to improve to 8-5 on the year. Head Coach Heath Poppe was hoping that recent tear would continue into his team’s March 10 District 27-4A opener against Uvalde at Warhorse Field.
Devine won their initial two games in the Dilley Tournament last Thursday, then dropped their first game on Friday before salvaging the day by taking the nightcap.
vs NB Long Creek
This one started off looking like the Horses were going to be up-the-creek as New Braunfels took a 4-0 lead after the first inning. However, Devine rallied with 4 runs in the top of the second inning to tie it before going on to the 6-5 come-from-behind win.
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