Local Sports
Blue Devils Extend Win Streak To Three
By Mack Gordon Sports Reporter WATER VALLEY – The Blue Devils (3-1) have already passed their win total from last season after they defeated the Bruce Trojans, 46-6, to earn their third straight 40 plus point victory. It was also the third week in a row where the Blue Devils were superior in all three…
Read MoreWater Valley Earns Second Straight Blowout Victory
By Mack Gordon Sports Reporter WATER VALLEY – For the second week in a row Head Coach Brad Embry’s squad earned a dominant win over an inferior opponent, defeating J.Z. George 40-0. Just like last week against the Pirates, Water Valley(2-1) dominated the Jaguars in all three facets of the game. The Blue Devils were…
Read MoreState Archery Tournament Will Return To C’ville In 2018
The North Mississippi Archery tournament is scheduled to return to Coffeeville for the fourth year in March. Yalobusha County Economic and Tourism District Developer Bob Tyler reported the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) scheduled the Multi-purpose Building in Coffeeville as the venue for the North State Qualifier for the AIMS (Archery in…
Read MoreBlue Devils Retain Railroad Trophy
J.Z. George Comes To Town Friday In Homecoming Game By Mack Gordon Sports Reporter WATER VALLEY – The Blue Devils(1-1) were able to retain the Railroad Rivalry Trophy with a convincing 55-14 victory over the Coffeeville Pirates (2-0). The Blue Devils had complete control of the contest from the opening whistle. Over the last two…
Read MoreNorthwest to host Bull-O-Rama Sept. 9
SENATOBIA – Fans of professional bull riding will want to arrive early for a close-up view of the action at this year’s Bull-O-Rama presented by Buck Wild Bucking Stock at Northwest Mississippi Community College’s Multipurpose Arena at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9. Admission is $10 for the public, $8 in advance and $2 off…
Read MoreWater Valley Sports Calendar
Upcoming Games • September 1 – Varsity Football v. J.Z. George Dove Hunt Fundraiser The Water Valley Blue Devil Baseball dove hunt fundraiser is scheduled Saturday, Sept. 2, at the Brooks Farm located on County Road 225 outside of Water Valley. The price is $50 per adult and $25 per youth (high school or younger,…
Read MoreLate Rally Falls Short In Season Opener
By Mack Gordon Sports Reporter EUPORA- Despite a late rally by the Blue Devils, and some outstanding defensive plays from Defensive Coordinator Jeff Roberts’ defense, Water Valley (0-1) was defeated 13-7 by Eupora (1-0) last Friday night in the first game of the 2017 campaign. After a disappointing season in 2016, 10th year Head Coach…
Read MoreSoftball Camp Scheduled June 28-30 At Crawford
A softball camp is scheduled June 28-30, from 9 a.m. until noon at Crawford Park in Water Valley for upcoming first thru seventh graders. The cost of the camp is $60 and includes instruction, camp t-shirts and drinks. No food will be provided, but concessions will be available in the park. Participants are encouraged to…
Read MoreLindsey Earns 3A 3200-Meter State Title
By Sim Ramirez Herald Contributor The road to being a state champion is an arduous one. It is a path rife with sacrifice, sorrow, and often, heartbreak. If one has the fortitude to pursue a sport of the individual where there is no team, where there are no time-outs, where there are no substitutions, then…
Read MoreBlue Devils Season Comes To An End
By Mack Gordon Sports Reporter WATER VALLEY – The Blue Devils (8-17) faced off against the Nettleton Tigers(19-8) in the first round of the 3A MHSAA playoffs. The Tigers used two dominant pitching performances to win the series 2-0 and advance to the second round. Water Valley hosted Nettleton on Friday April 21st, for game…
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