Natalia took a 42-point defeat the last time they faced off against Devine, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Mustangs sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 27-24 win over the Warhorses / Arabians on Friday. For the Mustangs, this counts as revenge for the 42-0 victory the Warhorses / Arabians walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Devine lost, don't look at ENOCH HALL. Despite the final result, he rushed for 261 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 10.9 yards per carry. HALL is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 105 every time he's taken the field this season. Another back making a difference was MARIO VICENTE, who rushed for 41 yards and two TDs.
Mustangs
| 09/12/25 @ Devine | 27-24 |
| 09/05/25 vs Lytle | 27-34 |
| 08/29/25 vs Skidmore-Tynan | 62-0 |
| 11/08/24 vs Young Men's Leadership Academy | 26-33 |
| 11/01/24 @ Stockdale | 6-42 |
Natalia's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-1. As for Devine, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Natalia will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Dilley at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th. This will be the Mustangs' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Devine, they will welcome Hondo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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