Warhorse tidbits, stats, & scoring

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Air Valle
Sophomore quarterback Nate Valle continues to elevate and his latest performance against Hondo provided another impressive example of his development. Valle completed 11 of 16 passes for 239 yards and four touchdowns without throwing an interception in Devine’s 59-7 victory over the Owls. While the numbers speak for themselves, Head Coach Jacob Campsey said Valle’s week-to-week improvement and confidence have been just as important to the offense’s success.
“Nate has improved drastically every week,” Campsey said. “It’s a huge credit to him, Coach Jacob Sadler, and Coach Devyn Orta developing that quarterback-room the way they do.”
Campsey added that Valle possesses a confidence that extends beyond his own performance, positively impacting everyone around him.
“I have been so impressed with how he has taken care of the football as well. Not only does he make big plays, but he doesn’t have very many negative plays. He keeps our offense out of negative situations really well.”
That combination of explosive playmaking and sound decision-making has given Devine a valuable dimension offensively. Valle’s ability to stretch the field through the air makes an already productive Warhorse offense that is much more difficult to defend.
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Junior Brody Lane continues to prove he is much more than a receiving threat, making his presence felt on both sides of the ball. Against Hondo, Lane hauled in three touchdown receptions for …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!