Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Devine Middle School Colts opened their 2024-2025 season on the road in Pearsall last Thursday. The 7th B, 8th B, and 8th A all came away with victories while the 7th A went down in defeat.
The 7th B team won a tight one 17-15. After scoring 13 points in the first half, Devine managed only four points in the second half but was able to hold on for the win.
Caleb Martinez led the way with 7 points followed by Cole Maxwell with 3, Lane Gonzales 2, Brandon Fancher 2, Marcus Cervantes 2, and Landon Martinez 1.
Maxwell hit an all-important free throw with under a minute to play that helped his team to ensure victory.
The 7th A team had their offense going pretty well, but could not get stops on the defensive end of the court in their 48-33 loss.
A big second quarter as far as points go was Devine score of 14 not translating to the second half as the Colts only scored 10 points total after the break.
Ty Stehle and James Morrison each had 7 points while Rocky Hernandez, Aaron Moralez, and Johnny Ross each had 5, and Ronnie Ortiz put in 4.
The 8th B team got the Colts back on the winning track as they won a low-scoring tilt 13-5. Phoenix Snider led Devine with 6 points and 6 rebounds. Kaleb Pompa-Gonzalez sank a three-pointer while Logan Alexander and Joe Balderrama each had two points.
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The 7th grade Devine Colts basketball players are Jalen Alegria, Marcus Cervantes, Brandon Fancher, Jacob Frazier, Christopher Gongora Jr, Lane Gonzales, Rocky Hernandez, Coltyn Lafond, Caleb Martinez, Landon Martinez, Cole Maxwell, Aaron Moralez, James Morrison, Zachary Morrison, Ronnie Ortiz, Jayln Perez, Aedin Pinson, Noah Riou, Johnny Ross III, Ricky Silva, Deshawn Simmons, Ty Stehle, and Myles Wilkins. The team managers are Camilo Cupian and Colton Davis.