The Devine Warhorses, with their sights set on redemption after a mixed 6-5 season last year, are gearing up as the 2024 football season approaches. Falling just short of a district title and exiting early in the playoffs have only fueled a narrative of determination for this seasoned team. Senior running back Brayden Reyes emphasizes the value of last year's trials, "We were a really young team," Reyes told KSAT. "We just really needed that experience to know what we need to do to get over the hump and win that game."

Matthew Gomez, Devine's senior tight end reflected on the past season's outcomes. “It was a learning experience,” Gomez said according to Head Topics. “It just taught us a lesson about what not to do for next year after that and gave us a little rundown about what it’s like to be in the playoffs.”

Warhorses are under the helm of head coach Paul Gomez. Devine, now predicted to finish first in their district according to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine, understands that projection won't translate into victories. Coach Gomez keeps expectations in check, ensuring his players keep their eyes on the prize, one goal at a time. "The first goal is a district championship," Paul Gomez told KSAT. "Then after that, it’s playoffs, then bi-district, and area — then you move on from that. But, you’ve got to start somewhere and you’ve got to build."

This build-up and anticipation fuel the Warhorses as they approach their regular-season opener against Randolph later this month, on Aug. 30. “It’s good to see your name out there, it's good to see the town see Devine up there, being successful with expectations,” Coach Gomez expressed in the Head Topics piece. “But, the kids know they have to put the work in.”