Local Sports
Blue Devils Lose In Nail-biter To Winona
By Mack Gordon Sports Reporter WATER VALLEY – The Blue Devils (5-1) hosted the Winona Tigers (6-0) last Friday night on one of the most anticipated matchups in 3A football this season. Both squads entered the matchup undefeated and both look to be contenders in 3A post-season play this season. The Blue Devils held the…
Read MoreYouth League Football Registration Continues Saturday
Magnolia Youth League has scheduled Flag Football registrations at Crawford Sports Complex on the following Saturday dates from 10 a.m. until noon: Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 29. A FINAL registration date of Tuesday, October 2 at 6 p.m. will also be held. This will be the final registration date. Tryouts will be held from…
Read MoreBlue Devils’ Defense Stands Tall, Face Huge Matchup With Winona
By Mack Gordon Sports Reporter WATER VALLEY – With the Water Valley offense struggling to find the endzone, the Blue Devil defense came up with big stop after big stop to preserve a 14-13 victory over Calhoun City. The win marked Water Valley’s first win over the Wildcats since 2013. Water Valley moved to (5-0)…
Read MoreHistoric First Soccer Match
In the historic first high school soccer match in the history of Water Valley High School, the Water Valley Fútbol Club, (a co-ed soccer team) had a stupendous performance in a crushing defeat of Coahoma County High School on Saturday, April 21.
Read MoreWV Varsity Athletes Will Be Recognized For Athletic And Academic Achievements At Athletic Program
A Varsity Sports Athletic Awards Program is scheduled Tuesday, May 8, at the Water Valley Civic Auditorium at 6 p.m. Varsity athletes in all sports will be recognized for athletic and academic achievements. Admission is $5 unless you have an All-Sports Pass or a Teacher ID and you get in free. The admission fee covers…
Read MoreBlue Devils Wrap Up Regular Season, Look To Playoffs
By Mack Gordon Sports Reporter WATER VALLEY – The Blue Devil baseball team (10-8) (3-1) finished the regular season with dominant wins over West Union and Kirk Academy and will now await to see who they’ll face in the first round of the MHSAA 3A playoffs. In the 6-2 victory over West Union (11-9), the…
Read MoreLady Devils Earn Big Win Over Bruce
The Lady Devils (5-8)(2-1) earned a big division win last week, defeating the Independence Wildcats (5-13) (4-4) 10-2. It was the Lady Devils second victory over Independence, as they won the first matchup 11-1 and the win improved the Devils’ record to (5-8) and (2-1) in division play. The Lady Devils will wrap up…
Read More34 Track Team Members Qualify For Regional Meet
Congratulations to the Water Valley Division 4-3A girls track team champs and to all region qualifiers! From the guys’ and girls’ teams, Water Valley High School had eight first place, 14 second place, six third place and six fourth place finishes at the division meet in Iuka on Monday, April 9. Those qualifiers will participate…
Read MoreLady Devils Earn Big Win Over Bruce
By Mack Gordon Sports Reporter Water Valley- The Lady Devils (4-7, 1-1) hosted the Bruce Lady Trojans last Thursday night. The Lady Devils defeated the Lady Trojans in convincing fashion, winning by a score of 10-4. Anna Mills Avant provided a big spark with a grand slam to leave no doubt. With 10 runs it…
Read MoreBlue Devils Clinch Region 2-3A Title After Splitting Games With Independence
Sports Reporter WATER VALLEY- The Blue Devils (8-8, 3-1) clinched Region 2-3A last week after splitting their series with the Independence Wildcats (6-4, 2-1). The Blue Devils lost the first matchup in a low scoring 2-1 game. However, the Blue Devils left no doubt in game two, defeating the Wildcats 8-2. Water Valley received big…
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