Look at that smile! Submit your kiddo’s photos for next week.
The Medina County Jr. Livestock Show is coming up, and they are excited to announce there will be two new sales this year added to the schedule—a yearling colt sale and a youth showcase competition and silent auction. The Yearling Colt Sale will be held at 1 pm on Friday, January 27. The Colt event consists of several areas of competition for the horse and student exhibitors. These colts have been owned and worked with by the exhibitors for the past 10 months; getting them saddle-ready, gentled, and ready for ranch work. All are registered quarter horses and 10 will be shown and sold. The Youth Showcase consists of competitions in baking, canned goods, art, sewing and photography. Winning items will be sold in silent auction on January 28. The Commercial Heifer Sale will be held on Friday, January 27 at 5 pm. The premium sale will be Saturday, January 28 at 11 am. A Silent Auction Youth Home and Art Project event will be ongoing with sales from 10am-2 pm on Saturday. *All show events are open to the public free of charge. *Buyers at the premium auction who wish to enter the Buyer’s Corral and hospitality area must commit to donating a total of $500 premium auction exhibitors *Colt sale, Commercial heifer sale, Premium auction, and Youth Showcase Silent Auction are all separate sales
The hiring of Evan Eads as the new high school assistant principal was unanimously approved by the board.
By Anton Riecher
A $72,875 bid to repair damage at Devine Middle School from a water leak was approved by a unanimous vote during the Dec. 12 meeting of the district school board.
In late August staff discovered a leak in science classroom 101 and 103 coming from the “casework,” i.e., cabinets, drawers or bookcases, a report presented to the board states.
“It was determined after shutting down the supply valves that there was a leak on the pressure drain side,” the report states. “A temporary reroute of HVAC condensate lines was performed and the custodial staff has to empty the condensate water from a trash can twice daily.”
Of the three requests made for bids, AB Construction was the only company to submit a proposal for the repair work planned during the holiday break.
A motion by Carl Brown to approve the bid was seconded by Henry Moreno.
In other action, the board approved payment of $50,458 to the architectural firm KNRG for developing plans and specifications to repair or replace school district roof damage due to hail. KNRG also provided construction administration for the project.
The invoice submitted by KNRG was approved by Darren VanFossen, director of operations for the district custodial staff. The motion by Henry Moreno, seconded by Keri James, was approved by a 7-0 vote of the board.
In another unanimous vote, the board voted to approve the National Incident Management System (NIMS) for use in the district’s planning and response to emergencies. NIMS provides a shared vocabulary, systems and processes to unify various agencies involved.
NIMS “guides all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations and the private sector to work together to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to and recover from incidents,” the Federal Emergency Management Agency states.
Texas has adopted NIMS for its planning and response to emergencies and it asks that schools formally adopt it for the same purpose, a report to the board by assistant superintendent Daryl W. Wendel states. The Devine ISD formally adopted an emergency operations plan in keeping with NIMS in August.
The motion by Davis was seconded by Brown.
Under its consent agenda, the board turned to the Medina County Health Department to fill three open seats for community members on the district’s Student Health Advisory Committee.
Rhonda Brast, Iris Hernandez and Virginia Gonzales, all employed by the health department, were appointed to the committee. Janette Vosquez, also belonging to the health department, was named to the committee as a school representative.
The committee assists the district in “ensuring that local community values and health issues are reflected in the district’s health education instruction,” a letter to the board from Dawn Schneider, director of student services, states.
Devine ISD SHAC by-laws call for members to serve a two-year term.
Other school representatives appointed include Greg Jackson with food services, Jodi Dzierzanowski, principal of the disciplinary alternative education program; teachers Kara Navarro and Patricia Taitanio.
Also included in the consent agenda was approval of a donation for $2,500 to the Devine ISD Arabian softball team by Storm Oilfield Service for the purchase of uniforms. Also approved was a donation of $1,500 by Brown Chevrolet to support Devine High School’s tennis program and $1,164 from the Devine Athletic Booster Club for netting at the Warhorse baseball field.
The board also approved a donation of $4,000 from the Devine Education Foundation to pay registration fees for the Devine ISD robotics team to compete in the annual FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotics competition in the spring.
On a motion by Brown, seconded by Chris Davis, the consent agenda was approved 7-0.
The hiring of Evan Eads as the new high school assistant principal was also unanimously approved by the board. Eads presently serves as head coach for the Warhorse basketball team. Also approved on recommendation of Superintendent Todd Grandjean was the hiring of Lee Crisp as a “differentiated monitoring and support” teacher.
Both personnel actions were approved on a motion by Brown, seconded by Moreno.
Board members voted to revise the administrative professional pay plan for 2022-2023 to move the librarian position from pay grade two to pay grade three as per the salary review conducted by the Texas Association of School Boards. The change increases the pay for that position.
The board approved renewing its annual retainer of $1,000 to the law firm of Walsh, Gallegos, Trevino, Kyle & Robinson, specialists in public education.
“The District has used this firm for the past several years and has been very pleased with their services,” a letter submitted to the board by district director of finance Shannon Ramirez states.
The retainer covers telephone consultation on day-to-day general and special education matters and reduced rates for legal work and other services. It also includes web-based products such as providing codes of conduct governing students and extracurricular activities.
Welcome to the Thanksgiving Edition of my weekly report. Lytle PD Officers handled 49 calls for service last week and conducted 58 traffic stops. Those stops resulted in 52 citations and 6 warnings. We do not have much to report on last week, no arrests and only two calls that might qualify as property crimes. #1 – H.E.B. reported a forged check for $206 and the H.E.B. C-Store reported that someone hit the ice machine with their vehicle and took off. If we can remain at that level through the holidays, I will be one happy fellow. It is with great joy and sadness that I announce the retirement of Capt. Frank J. Reyes. Frank began his service with the Lytle Police Dept. on July 7. 1998! He has served as my second-in-command for over 23 years and has done an outstanding job. There is no way to do his service justice by simply writing a few lines. He will always be part of our family; he will still be around …. just wearing a uniform of brown. He has assured me he will still be available if I have a question, he was our “go to guy” for case law. But I think he told some of the other guys he was going to change his number! That’s okay, I know where he lives. Nothing lasts forever and we knew this day would come, Frank has earned his pension and will now start working on another one. He has accepted a position with the Atascosa Co. Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy Sheriff in the Courthouse Security Division. So, if you have jury duty or on trial for something be sure and say hello to him. Lt. Dear completed his probation and the “interim” has been removed from his title as City Administrator. He will remain commissioned as a Peace Officer and will assist us as needed both as the Asst. Fire Marshal and as a Police Lieutenant. I’m sure he will enjoy some occasional police work to relieve the stress of being at city hall all day. With Capt. Reyes retiring I decided I better sneak in a family trip. We packed up the family, my wife and I with 4 kids ranging in age from 17 years to 15 months and headed off. Our first stop was in Bells (TX) to see my brother Chance and his family. He showed us around his factory where he makes action figures that go with his comic book line. He showed us how they make the molds, then the figures and finally they are hand painted. His imagination is about like mine, but he uses his to make money and I use mine just to pass the time and annoy people. More important information / Traffic Related: Starting on Nov. 29th, the I-35 North exit ramp to Lytle (exit 131) will be closed for one week. Drivers should use the Natalia (FM 471) exit ramp (exit 127) then follow the frontage road northbound for about four miles to Benton City Road (FM 3175). In addition to the Lytle exit ramp, the southbound frontage road will be closed between FM 3175 and a quarter of a mile south of FM 3175 for the same one-week period. We then headed off to Eureka Springs (Arkansas) for a 4-night stay. We made it in right before the snow hit! It was cold but we had a good time, we shopped downtown (Tee Rex Vintage Toys is always a cool place) and visited a lot of good places to eat, try Red’s Pizzeria on Main St. We made a day trip to Silver Dollar City in Branson, as far as theme parks go this place is the best in my opinion. We visited two caves as well. On the way home we made a stop at the Pea Ridge Battlefield. We had been there before but never with snow on the ground. After 6 nights on the road, we sure were glad to be back home. There is no telling how much weight I gained; my new uniform may be sweatpants and a hoodie. Special Notice for City of Lytle Residential Garbage Customers Garbage will not be picked up on Thursday due to the holiday, it will be picked up on Friday.
Our month of November is well over half finished, as is our year. We are at the point where there is only around forty days until we begin a new year. This year has definitely been better than 2020 and 2021. We are still having outbreaks of the virus here and there, but not too much where I am. In fact the last few times I’ve delivered papers to the patients, I’ve been told I could go to all rooms. While the pandemic was going on, the papers were delivered to the nurses’ station and they took care of it for us. Last year, there were several times that I could go to the rooms on one hall, but not the other. Thanks to the Lord for taking care of all of us, and sympathy and prayers to the families of those who were not so lucky. Let us give thanks…for our families; our friends; our homes; our schools and their teachers; our churches and synagogues where we worship freely; for the service men and women who are so far away from home this Thanksgiving, trying to keep our country free for us; for the fact that we live in a country that is still free; and last but by no means least; that we have lived to celebrate another Thanksgiving. For many of us, there will be faces missing around the table this year due to the Lord calling them home, or because they are serving our country in another lands. We are thankful that He gives us the strength to go on with our lives even though it is difficult. Just as He is the “reason for the season,” at Christmas, THANKS is the first word in the name of the feast we are celebrating today. For some of you, Thanksgiving is a fond memory, for many of you, who were able to get your paper on Wednesday; you still have to face it! I have a certain amount of my stuff done due to the fact that I will be heading to Devine early on Wednesday to be with my family. The cornbread is made for the dressing and the bread is torn up and drying a bit. All the ingredients are gathered together for my sweet potatoes and apple casserole, as are the ingredients for the pies I will be making. Here are a few more recipes that can even be prepared on Thursday morning if necessary. Broccoli Casserole 2 or 3 bunches fresh broccoli 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery ½ of a small bell pepper, diced ¼ to ½ cup butter or margarine 1 can cream of mushroom soup* 1 can cheddar cheese soup 2 cups cooked rice Salt and pepper to taste Clean broccoli, cut into flowerets, peel and slice stems thinly. Parboil broccoli, drain and rinse with cold water to help retain the color. Sauté onion, celery and bell pepper in butter or margarine until onion is transparent. Mix together the two soups, add the broccoli and rice and mix together. Pour into 9×12 pan, top with grated cheese if desired. Bake at 350ºF for 35 to 45 minutes. Jo’s Cherry Delight 1 can lite cherry pie filling 1 can (8-oz) crushed pineapple in juice 1 can low-fat condensed milk (not evaporated!) 12-oz carton whipped topping, thawed Mix all ingredients together and chill before serving. Weight watchers – 2 points per 1/2 cup. Mrs. Haass’ Pink Stuff (This recipe is in memory of Mrs. August Haass. She used to bring it to our Christian Mother’s Christmas Luncheon) 1 can (20-oz) cherry pie filling 1 can (20-oz) crushed pineapple in juice 1 can Angel Flake coconut 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup miniature marshmallows 1 can condensed milk (not evaporated!) 1 carton (8-oz) whipped topping, thawed Mix all together and chill before serving. Cornbread 1½ cups cornmeal ½ cup flour ¼ cup sugar ½ teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 egg 1 cup milk ¼ cup oil or melted shortening Mix dry ingredients together in bowl. Mix together egg, milk and shortening, add to dry ingredients and mix well. Pour into lightly greased 8×8 or 9×9-inch pan and bake until golden brown. Cool before using. You can make this several days ahead of time, and when it is cook break it up and store it in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Cornbread Dressing 4½ cups crumbled corn bread 2½ cups day old French bread, cut into ½-inch cubes 1 medium chopped onion 1½ cups chopped celery 1/3 cup chopped parsley ½ cup butter or margarine 2 lightly beaten eggs 2 to 3 tablespoons poultry seasoning Salt and pepper to taste 2 to 3 cups broth or milk* (Turkey giblets and neck, or 1 pack chicken giblets and hearts, or ½ pound ground meat or pan sausage optional) Boil giblets, etc., until done. Chop or grind and set aside. If using ground meat or pan sausage, cook well in skillet until nicely browned, drain well and set aside. Make corn bread (if desired) to your favorite recipe, (or use one or two of the packages that need milk and eggs added to them) and bake according to directions in an 8×8 or 9×9-inch pan. This can be done several days ahead of time. When cool, crumble and place in bowl in fridge. Allow bread to dry out slightly, crumble and add to cornbread. Add giblets or meat (if used) Sauté onions and celery in margarine until tender. Add to cornbread mixture. Add parsley and seasonings. Add beaten eggs and broth and mix well. If it does not seem moist enough, add more broth or milk. Place in baking pan and bake at 350ºF until golden brown and set. If it looks dry while baking, add more broth or milk. Canned chicken or vegetable broth can be used if you want to save the broth from cooking the giblets for your gravy. *If you use canned broth, be careful not to use too much salt in the dressing as the broth is already salted.
The Texas Military Department plans to send M113s like this one to the Texas-Mexico border, according to a report by The Texas Tribune this week. Credit: Sgt. Matthew Lucibello/U.S. Army National Guard, 130th Public Affairs Detachment.
By Anton Riecher In a letter to Texas county judges Gov. Greg Abbott explained his post-election executive order that invokes the so-called “invasion clause” of the U.S. and Texas constitutions to authorize stepped-up border enforcement to curtail illegal immigration. Medina County Judge Chris Schuchart reported during the Nov. 17 meeting of the commissioners’ court on the letter sent to him. He also reported on letters sent to Department of Public Safety Director Steven C McCraw and Major General Thomas M. Suelzer of the Texas Military Department. “All of these letters basically say that our governor is not happy with anything going on at the border,” he said. “Our president has failed us in trying to support the border.” Abbott launched Operation Lone Star in March 2021 in a joint effort between the National Guard and Texas Department of Public Safety to combat illegal immigration and crime at the border. In his letter to the county judges, Abbott said that just two years ago the state had the fewest illegal crossings in decades. “This past year under President Biden, an all-time record was set for the number of immigrants crossing the border illegally,” Abbott said. In July, Abbott issued an executive order invoking the invasion clause found in the U.S. and Texas constitutions “to fully authorize Texas to take unprecedented measures to fight back against the invasion of our border.” Use of the word “invasion” caused political friction in Medina County earlier this fall. More than 30 Texas counties approving “declarations of invasion” to push for federal help against increased border crossings, smuggling operations and drug trafficking. However, Medina County approved a resolution supporting Abbott’s efforts at the border without the word “invasion.” At the root of the local impasse was the definition of the word as accepted by U.S. Courts, Schuchart said. “The Supreme Court has never overruled three federal appellate courts who say an invasion is not illegal immigrants coming across,” he said. “We all agree we have a huge problem but it doesn’t fit the definition of an invasion.” The letter to the county judges pledged to deploy the National Guard to safeguard the border and repel immigrants trying to cross illegally. It also pledged to deploy the DPS to arrest and return immigrants who crossed illegally. In his letter, Abbott said he would build a border wall in multiple counties, deploy gun boats and designate Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. “Texas had devoted more than $4 billion of Texas taxpayer dollars toward these and other efforts to secure the border and enhance public safety,” Abbott wrote. The letter calls on Congress to reimburse Texas for the money spent on border protection. Schuchart said he spoke to Nim Kidd, chief of the Texas Division of Emergency Management that morning about the letters issued by Abbott. “His biggest road block is still the fact that the federal government controls the border, and unless he wants to start a civil war with the federal government, we are still going to be stuck with the same problems,” he said. “Maybe he can deter some of them.”
This is a sample of the Tax Freeze proposition that is up to the voters of Medina County.
Medina County voters will get a chance to vote on the proposition for an ad valorem tax freeze for homesteads of an individual over 65 years of age. Voting Underway…Locations and Times are inside.
Contested local races on Medina County ballot County Commissioner, Pct 4. Daniel Lawler (REP) Loyd Richeson (DEM)
County Commissioner, Pct. 2 Larry Sittre (REP) incumbent Van Johnson (DEM)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Phillip M Lange (REP) Dan Young (DEM)
Contested local races on Atascosa County ballot Atascosa County Judge Weldon P. Cude- Rep Dustin Delgado- Dem County Commissioner Pct 2 Mark Bowen – Rep Vickie Eckert- Dem
Justice of Peace, Pct. 1 Felix Herrera III- Rep Charles Urbina Jones- Dem Justice of Peace, Pct. 3 Willie Leal Jr- Rep Orlando Carrasco-Dem
STATE RACES There are many state races including a contested Governor race as well as US Representative for District 23. Sample ballots include the following candidates for our area:
US Rep for District 23 Tony Gonzales (REP) incumbent John Lira (DEM) Frank Lopez Jr (IND)
Governor Greg Abbott (REP) incumbent Beto O’Rouke (DEM) Mark Tippetts (LIB) Delilah Barrios (GRN) These are just a few of the state races. See full Sample Ballots on the county Elections website.
Volunteer firemen and women who have served with the Devine Volunteer Fire Department are invited to come, bring their stories and memories to share with all as the new fire house is dedicated this Saturday at 3:00 p.m. And bring those photos to share like the one above.
On October 8th at 3:00 pm ESD 2 and Devine Volunteer Fire Department will dedicate the ESD 2 fire station to the DuBose family! “Today I got the great opportunity to go through old pictures of former DVFD staff with my assistant chief and dear friend Charlie Patrick DuBose. Since Devine fire’s inception in 1929 the DuBose family has played an intrical part in fire and EMS protection here in Devine,” said DVFD Chief Greg Atkisson. “ “There has been a DuBose on the roster for 83 out of the 93 years of Devine Fire Department existence. A DuBose helped found the department, helped incorporate the department, and a DuBose even helped in establishing the Emergency Service District 2. So join us October 8th at 3pm for the dedication and plaque unveiling for the newly named DuBose station! Please join DVFD as we salute all the volunteer firemen and women who have protected our community with their lives, time, talents and dedication and would love for them to join us as we honor them, the founders, and generations of families who have help protect our home, businesses and lives as well as the DuBoses. “Devine VFD is integral to our town’s history. In the earliest days fires changed the landscape of our young town. There were so many fires from the mid-late 1890s to the early 1900s-1910s that the city leaders created ordinances or laws for the historic downtown that said if a building burned it had to replaced by a brick or rock building,” said Nancy Saathoff.
America’s Night Out Against Crime, is asking for you and your family to come partner up against crime in Devine at our Devine Municipal Golf Course. This event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 4th from 6 to 9 pm. There will be a balloon artist, caricature artist, and face painter there for the kids. There will be fire trucks, police vehicles, and helicopters flying in as well. Outside they will have free snow cones, nachos, hot dogs, popcorn, and bottled water while supplies last. The Solis Brothers will also be providing live music, and there will be a few food truck vendors selling goods as well.
Lytle
Lytle’s National Night Out event will be held next week on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at the Lytle Community Center from 6 PM – 8 PM. “There will be numerous community groups set up as well as displays of fire and police vehicles and equipment. The Lytle VFW and their Auxiliary will cook and serve hotdogs for us. We also will have a DJ! There will be plenty of drinks and snacks too. It’s a fun time to come out and meet your public safety workers,” said Police Chief Richey Priest. They will also be giving away gun locks.
Natalia
Natalia will be hosting the 39th Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, October 4 in front of the Natalia Police Department on 3rd Street from 6 pm to 8 pm. Our community will be celebrating the event with several million others across the Nation. NNO is a program made in partnership with local Law Enforcement Agencies for an evening to heighten crime and drug prevention and as in the past, free food, fund and giveaways. We joined with this event, also known as “America’s Night Against Crime” and began inviting neighbors to join us in our front yard but has since grown to closing down an entire block of 3rd Street. We will be joined by our local Law Enforcement, Volunteer Fire Department along with EMS. Bring your chairs and enjoy the evening getting to know local law enforcement and those that have chosen to serve and protect the citizens of our area.
Lylte Pirate #4 Connor Martin soars up to try and secure a catch as Natalia’s #9 Paul Zapata closes in. Photos courtesy of Mike Quintero/Texas Sport Shots, www.texassportshots.
Eric Smith Staff Writer The Lytle Pirate offense came out and looked sharp in their opening drive last Friday night vs. rival Natalia. They used a 10 play, 70 yard drive before settling for a field-goal. Natalia made adjustments defensively, and this would be the only three points for the Black and Gold. Natalia on the other hand reeled off 47 points en route to a 47-3 win. “I felt like we finally got into a rhythm for the first time all year and we didn’t put ourselves in bad situations,” Natalia Head Coach Ilyan Martinez said when asked about his team’s first win of the season. The Pirates received to start the game and got the ball at their own 30 yard line. Lytle used a nice mix of runs by Connor Martin and passes by Freshman QB Toby Davila to players like Darren Martinez and Rudy Cepeda to get down to the Natalia 11 yard line. Unfortunately for the Black and Gold, they had to settle for a 28 yard field goal by Marcos Alvarado with 8:15 to go in the 1st quarter. Natalia got the ball at their own 42 yard line and went to work quickly. Jaieden Burford came out with a nice pass to Josh San Miguel for a 33 yard gain to set the tone. Two runs in a row by Luis Buentello was capped off with two runs by QB Burford and a Natalia touchdown with 6:38 to go in the 1st quarter. This capped off a 5-play 58 yard drive. The PAT by Miguel Sanchez was good, as Natalia led 7-3. Lytle came out with their second drive of the evening, but unfortunately could not get anything going as the Natalia defense rose to the occasion forcing a 3 and out punt. Natalia got the ball at the 50-yard line with 5:58 to go in the 1st quarter and went to work. Natalia used 15-plays of a good pass and run mix to score as Burford found Elijah Banda to score his first of four touchdowns on the night on a 23 yard receiving touchdown. The PAT by Sanchez was good, as Natalia extended their lead to 14-3. Things only got worse for Lytle in their opening quarter, as their third drive of the game went south quickly. Freshman Davila, who had shown lots of positives early with his arm and mobility, threw up a long ball for a receiver over the middle, but Natalia’s Paul Zapata soared into the air and intercepted it. Natalia got the ball at the Lytle 14 and needed one play to strike. Burford found David Silva for a 14 yard play to give the Stangs a 21-3 lead with 11:32 to go in the 2nd quarter following a Sanchez PAT. On the ensuing drive, Lytle began to find success as they started at their own 34 yard line. Lytle used eight plays to march down field to their own 48 yard line before the Natalia defense ended the threat again, this time with a David Silva interception. Natalia got the ball at their own 42 yard line with 7:31 to go in the 1st half and went back to work. Natalia needed just eight plays to march down field and score on a nice hard run by Elijah Banda. The PAT by Sanchez was blocked, but Natalia’s lead was now 27-3 with 4:36 to go in the 1st half. This is how the score would stand at the half. Natalia scored their first touchdown in the second half with 4:20 to go in the 3rd quarter, as Banda capped off a six-play 40 yard drive with a 3-yard run. The PAT was blocked again by Lytle, but Natalia’s lead was now 33-3. The Mustangs went on to score two final touchdowns in the game. One came as Burford found Justin Curiel on an 11 yard strike and the final touchdown was on a 37 yard run by Banda giving Natalia a solid 47-3 victory. “Everything we do starts up front and offensively we were physical and sound in our assignments,” Martinez said. “This allowed our RBs to have a big game on the ground and allowed for our QB to have time to make some plays downfield.” Coach Adrian Trevino was asked his thoughts on the loss vs. Natalia and had the following to say: “We felt that there were some things offensively and defensively that our team did well,” Trevino said. “There were also some things we didn’t do well enough to keep us in the game. Our kids continued to play hard and if we capitalized on some of the opportunities given, we feel we could have possibly changed the momentum of the game.” Final Team Stats: Natalia led offensively as they used 62 plays to account for 413 yards of offense which included 162 passing and 251 rushing. Lytle used 51 plays to account for 240 yards of offense which included 164 passing and 76 rushing. Rushing wise, Natalia ran 44 times for 251 yards for an average of 5.7. Lytle rushed 26 times for 76 yards for an average of 2.9. Receiving Natalia had 13 for 162 for an average of 12.5 as Lytle had 9 for 164 for an average of 18.2. Penalties- Both teams had too many as Natalia had 12-107 and Lytle 13-105. Lytle had 4 turnovers and Natalia had 2. Natalia dominated the 1st down mark with 21 compared to 11 by Lytle. Neither team was great on 3rd down, as Natalia was 4-11 and Lytle 3-12. Individual Stat Leaders: Burford led Natalia at QB and was 12-17-141-3TDs-1INT. Toby Davila was 9-25-164-4INTs. Rushing: Banda was 9-94-3TDs as Buentello was 18-94 and Burford was 14-90. Davila led on the ground for Lytle as he was 13-56 as Martin was 2-14. Receiving: San Miguel led Natalia was he was 3-71 as Silva was 7-55-1TD. Cepeda led Lytle with 4-112 as Martin was 2-32. Defensive Stat Leaders: Natalia: Assists: Simon Garcia 6, Austin Sutton 3, Luis Buentello 3, AZ Zapata 3. Solo Tackles- Sutton 6, Garcia 5, RJ Velasquez 3. Pass break-ups: Silva 1, Gerardo Colchado 1, Zapata 1, David Rodriguez 1. Interceptions: Silva, Zapata, San Miguel 1 each. Lytle: Albert Aguilar- 12 solo tackles/4 assists/1 forced fumble; Anthony Perdomo 7 solo tackles/4 assists; Roland Cordova 3 solo tackles/2 assists; Drew Gonzales- 4 solo tackles/1 assists/1 tackle for a loss/1 QB Sack; Luke Estrada- 3 solo tackles/ 1 assist; Jake Guevarea- 3 solo tackles/2 assists/1 QB sack. Coachs final comments “We need to continue to work on being consistent in all phases of the game,” Trevino said. “We feel if we could have executed better in the red-zone and in the goal-line areas, it would have given us more momentum early.” Martinez was asked his thoughts on winning 8 straight vs. Lytle. “We feel fortunate to be a part of that, but I am really proud of our player’s approach to the tradition that was built here and the importance of the game to the alumni and community,” Martinez said. “Our guys understand the significance of the game and we were focused on the task at hand. We enjoyed and are happy with the outcome, but we need to re-focus and get ready for a tough district.” Upcoming Games Natalia will have the week off as they enter the open week 1-3 in a tough four slate of contests ion non-district. Natalia opens district play on Friday, September 30th on their brand new turf field vs. the Comfort Bobcats. Lytle will prepare for their final non-district game at home Friday vs. Pearsall. See the preview story for further details.
Tye Ray Frisby, born on February 19, 1962 to John Paul Frisby and Elva Frisby went into eternal rest on September 12, 2022 at the age of 60 years old surrounded by his wife. Tye was co-owner of Vel’s Construction. He was survived by his wife aka “Honey” Velia Brieno Frisby of Devine, TX. He is also survived by his children: Kyle and Tyler Frisby of Devine, TX, Rosalyn Beamish of Devine, TX, Beth Ford of Bandera, TX, Courtney Lamb, Alexander Eric Gonzalez of San Antonio, TX, Ashley Maree Renteria of San Antonio, TX, Alyssa Sara Yanez of San Antonio, TX and Juan Antonio Yanez of San Antonio, TX; 19 Grandchildren; and other relatives. A Celebration of Life Service held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 in the Hurley Devine Chapel with Pastor Herbert Halbeisen of the Exchange Life Christian Church officiating. Services to conclude at the chapel.
