Blue Devils capture playoff spot
A 3-1 win over Nettleton Tuesday night secured a spot in next week’s Class 3A playoffs for the Water Valley Blue Devils. (more…) (April 11, 2012, Page 9)
Conard comes through for Blue Devils
WATER VALLEY — Kary Bridges saw the game-winning play developing well before it actually happened on the diamond Thursday evening.
After a back-and-forth game with divisional foe Nettleton, Water Valley shortstop Cole Camp led off the ninth inning with a single to left field. (April 6, 2012, Page 8A)
WVHS tops Mantachie
Water Valley beat the weather and Mantachie 12-7 Tuesday. Cody Greer earned the win, while Austin Hodge picked up the save. Adam Langham, Hodge and Chris Wilson each had two hits for the Blue Devils. Water Valley returns to the diamond Thursday to host Nettleton at 4 p.m. (April 4, 2012, Page 3B)
Water Valley takes two over weekend
The Water Valley baseball team had a successful weekend, claiming a 6-3 victory over Mantachie on Friday and then turning right around and beating Grenada10-7 on Saturday. (more…) (April 2, 2012, Page 10)
Byhalia no match for Lady Blue Devils
WATER VALLEY — Led by a balanced offensive attack, the Water Valley Lady Blue Devils had little trouble defeating the Byhalia Lady Indians on Thursday.
Water Valley remained unbeaten in District 2-3A play (3-0) by knocking off Byhalia 11-1 in five innings. The Lady Blue Devils left five runners in scoring position in the first three innings, so they could have ended the game even earlier, but coach Clint Faust seemed pleased with the overall production and the 13 hits his group collected. (March 30, 2012, Page 9A)
Area players making impact in college
Several former players from Oxford, Lafayette and Water Valley are helping community college and four-year schools in baseball and softball around the state. (March 30, 2012, Page 9A)
Mooreville tops Water Valley
The Mooreville Troopers earned a big district win on Tuesday, topping Water Valley 3-0 on the road. (more…) (March 28, 2012, Page 7)
OMS no-hits Water Valley in doubleheader
The Oxford Middle School baseball team improved to 4-0 overall and 2-0 in the Tri-Lakes Conference by blanking Water Valley 12-0 and 4-0 in a doubleheader on Saturday. (more…) (March 26, 2012, Page 8)
Water Valley falls at Mooreville, DeSoto Central
The Water Valley Blue Devils baseball team fell to Mooreville on Friday 3-0. (more…) (March 26, 2012, Page 8)
Rained out, area games rescheduled
Wednesday’s middle school showdown between Oxford and Water Valley has been rescheduled for Saturday due to rain. The first game is set for 10 a.m.
Today’s Oxford-Marshall Academy middle school baseball game has also been rescheduled for April 4.
Today’s Oxford’s tennis match against New Hope has also been called off. (March 22, 2012, Page 7)
