Last night, September 16, 2021, the 8th Grade football team played their first home game of the season against our rival Natalia Mmustangs. The team came out a bit overwhelmed with the intensity of the game and the GREAT crowd in the stands. The team settled down and dominated the Mustangs with a smothering defense and some great plays on offense. The defense was led by linebackers Christopher Jacques and Noah Merrell, defenseive backs Antonio Castro and Travis Norton, left midfielders Devin Cordova and Bryce Smith. Our offense is fun to watch. Toby Davila and Chase Guevara make big plays because they get great blocking from Lee Mills, Diego Reyna, and Princeton Menchaca. Due to an injury, Jesus Garza filled in admirably on the offensive line. Our “hogs” Devin Cordova, Isaiah Delgado, Noah Merrell, and Thomas Rubal had another big game.
Arnold Martinez
Last night, September 16, 2021, the 8th Grade Junior High Pirates made their home debut against none other than the rival town Natalia Mustangs! The game started off fast and physical as our defense set the tone early. After a less than stellar start of trading penalties, our Offense finally got going and scored early on. The Pirates continued to apply pressure and be physical defensively; while offensively the wheels were turning. We scored 3 consecutive touchdowns that were unfortunately negated via penalty, but the offense was dominating up front the majority of the night from stellar blocking up front by the offensive-line. Our rushing attack was led heavily by quarterback Toby Davila and runningback Chase Guevara all night. The second half the game began to tighten a bit as Natalia scored late to make it a one possession game. The Pirates were not phased and continued to play fast and physical. Offensively, we went down the field on a nice drive to put the ball in the end zone for the game sealing touchdown. Defense held strong once more holding the Mustangs to another turnover on downs to end the game. It was a great opening game in front of our Community. We are looking forward to the next week to get better and compete!
Lytle 18 - Natalia 6
Offensive Standouts:
#2-Toby Davila
#5- Chase Guevara
Defensive Standouts:
#50-Chris Jacques
#62- Devin Cordova