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Blue Devils Pound Independence, 47 -26, In Season Opener
WATER VALLEY – The Blue Devils earned a win in the season opener at home last Friday against Independence, 47 – 26. A pair of explosive plays in the first half propelled Water Valley to a lead at halftime as Que Carothers marched 74 yards down the field on a punt return in the first…
Read MoreBlue Devils Drop Tough Game Against Lafayette, Trounce West Union
After dropping a game to Lafayette last Friday, 6-3, the Water Valley Blue Devils picked up a big win over West Union Saturday to improve to 2 – 6 on the season. Senior Grant Burress connected for two home runs against West Union and senior Blayne Clark went three-for-three at the plate to propel their…
Read MoreRegistration At Crawford Sports Complex For Baseball And Softball Starts Saturday
Magnolia Youth baseball and softball registration will begin Saturday, February 9th and continue through Saturday, March 2, between the hours of 9 a.m. to noon. Registration is for ages 3 and up and will be held at the Crawford Sports Complex. The fee is $45 per child. Registration forms submitted after February 23 will be…
Read MoreBlue Devils Edge Out Seminary To Claim 3A State Championship
By Mack Gordon Sports Reporter HATTIESBURG – The Water Valley Blue Devils were the last team standing in 3A after earning a 34-28 victory against the Seminary Bulldogs to claim the state champinship. The Blue Devils came out firing on all cylinders and hung on late for the win that ended a 28-year championship drought.…
Read MoreBlue Devils Win Rematch Against NP, State Bound For First Time In 28 Years
By Mack Gordon Sports Reporter SARDIS – The Water Valley Blue Devils (13-2) traveled to Sardis to take on the North Panola Cougars (12-2) in a widely anticipated rematch of the Region 2-3A Championship. This time there was even more on the line with a spot in the 3A State Championship awaiting the winner. Water…
Read MoreBlue Devils Ride Defense To North Half Championship Game
By Mack Gordon Sports Reporter Houston – With a spot to compete in the 3A North Half Championship on the line, the Blue Devils (12-2) were able to hold the explosive Houston Hilltopper’s offense to only eight point en route to a big 20-8 win in the third round of playoffs. The effort marked the…
Read MoreWater Valley Rolls Over Booneville, Advances To Third Round
By Mack Gordon Sports Reporter BOONEVILLE – The Water Valley Blue Devils (11-2) traveled to Booneville to take on the previously undefeated Booneville Blue Devils (11-1) in Second Round action of the MHSAA 3A Playoffs. Water Valley used solid defense and a demoralizing rushing attack to overpower Booneville en route to a big 41-14 victory. …
Read MoreBlue Devils Earn 2018 Region 2-3A Awards
The M.A.C. (Mississippi Association of Coaches) has selected 2018 division winners for the 2-3A Super 22 Team, Division 2-3A First Team All Region and Honorable Mention 2-3A. Blue Devils players named to the teams include: Special Team MVP Bud Tolbert – Punt Returner; Super 22 OL – Kyjuan Hervey Ath – Tay Rucker DL…
Read MoreBlue Devils Defeat Panthers 34-6, Face Booneville In Second Round
By Mack Gordon Sports Reporter WATER VALLEY – The Blue Devils (10-2) advanced to the second round of the MHSAA 3A Playoffs after defeating the Yazoo County Panthers (6-6) at home in opening playoff action. The Panther’s hung around until halftime, but the Blue Devils pulled away in the second half en route to a…
Read MoreBlue Devils Unable To Clinch Title
By Mack Gordon Sports Reporter SARDIS – The No. 4 Water Valley Blue Devils (9-2, 4-1) traveled to Sardis last Friday to face the No. 1 North Panola Cougars (9-1, 5-0), with the Region 2-3A title on the line. Water Valley got off to a hot start en route to taking a 19-18 lead into…
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