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By Chloe Clement
The weeks here at Water Valley High School just seem to get crazier towards the end of the year! There is always an event going on or a final to study for. The busyness keeps students’ minds off of the pain of waiting for summer to come!
The Blue Devil baseball team took on Calhoun City at home on April 17, winning 14 to four. The Devils honored their five Seniors at the game: Que Carothers, Brady Hill, Ethan Hyde, Andrew Paysinger and Bryce Terry. These guys have dedicated their time and effort to the program over the past six years and stood as leaders on the team.
“Throughout these past six years, we have set our goals high and haven’t stopped until we reached them!” senior Que Carothers stated.
The boys also took on Bruce and South Panola this week resulting in two losses. The Blue Devils are now entering the playoffs with the first round on April 25. The Devils will play at Humphreys County High School against Humphreys County beginning at 7 pm.
The boys golf team traveled to Corinth to play their district tournament at Hillendale Country Club on April 19. The team shot a team record of 325 to place third at the Region One tournament and qualify for the Class 3A State tournament in Biloxi on May 2 and 3. Andrew Paysinger shot a 78, Walker Tedford shot a 79,
Brady Hill shot an 81, and Jake McMinn rounded out the scores with an 87. Congratulations!
Kellen Hart, Arthur Fielder, Bella Humphreys, Lillien White, Maris Lindsey, and Matthew Surrette (not pictured) were selected to compete in the Archery All Stars Competition. Humphreys recorded a first place finish with a record 290 score.
The Water Valley track program competed at Regionals in Tishomingo on April 19. The boys 4×1 and 4×2 relays both placed first and the girls 4×2 relay team placed fourth. Elijah White placed first in the 100 meter dash, Daylon Vaughn placed third in the 100 meter dash and Saveon Freeman placed third in the 200 meter dash. Anthony Butler placed first in the 110 meter hurdles and second in the 300 meter hurdles. These track members will advance to the 3A North Half competition on April 29 at Winona.
The archery team competed at State on April 18 in Jackson. The team placed third overall in the 2A division, which includes both 3A and 4A schools. The team was five points behind the second place winner. Six of the archery team members competed on April 22 in Jackson for the All Stars competition. Kellen Hart,
Arthur Fielder, Bella Humphreys, Lillien White, Maris Lindsey, and Matthew Surrette participated in the regular Genesis match. Matthew Surrette is also an All Star in the Extreme category. Congratulations to the archery team on a very successful season!
The 2023 Water Valley High School Beauty Review was on April 20 in the WVHS gym. Girls from seventh to 12th grade got all dressed up with their friends to parade the stage. Payton Darby was named Most Beautiful Junior High. Kara Boyle, Ryliegh Calder, Addy Douglas and Kenley Pullen were named Junior High Beauties. Evey Brooks was named Most Beautiful – 9th – 11th grade. Raven Scroggins, Taylor Snider, and Jenna Trusty were named High School Beauties. Bri Parrish was named Most Beautiful Senior. Chloe Clement and Maggie Ward were named senior beauties. The annual Beauty Review is hosted by the Student Council.
Payton Darby won 7th-8th grade Most Beautiful.
Bri Parrish was crowned as Water Valley High School Most Beautiful in the beauty review.
Evey Brooks was crowned 9th-11th grade Most Beautiful.
This week was a busy one full of long days! Although this week’s days might have been long, they were filled with events that made the day worthwhile! This week reminded me of why I love being a Blue Devil!
