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Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Lady Blue Devils no match for Cards
The Water Valley Lady Blue Devils didn’t get their playoffs started exactly how they would have liked.
In the first round of the Class 3A playoffs the Lady Blue Devils fell behind early to Belmont and never recovered, losing 74-33. (more…) (February 15, 2011, Page 7)
Sherman proud despite final score
Talking to Water Valley boys coach John Sherman, you never would have known the final score of the Blue Devils’ Region 2-3A title game against the Aberdeen Bulldogs.
Grinning from ear-to-ear and laughing, Sherman, and his players, were on the receiving end of congratulatory handshakes and pats on the back. (February 14, 2011, Page 7A)
Nettleton tops Lady Blue Devils in 2-3A title game
After claiming a narrow victory the night before to earn the right to play in the Region 2-3A tournament title game, the Water Valley Lady Blue Devils came up short in their title bid falling to Nettleton 60-40. (February 14, 2011, Page 7A)
Blue Devils win with ease Tuesday
If the first game is the toughest test, then Water Valley passed with ease Tuesday night, as the No. 3 seeded Blue Devils rolled to a 58-44 win over No. 6 seed South Pontotoc at Winona’s J.J. Knox Gym in the opening round of the Region 2-3A Tournament. (more…) (February 9, 2011, Page 8)
Schedules for 2-4A, 2-5A, 2-3A Hoops Tournaments
The following is a listing of games in the district and region tournaments that involve Lafayette, Oxford and Water Valley basketball teams:
Rangers getting a jewel in Fondon
Ask around about J.D. Fondon and there’s a few key words and phrases that coaches always respond with:
He’s instinctive. He has a nose for the ball. He’s a leader. (more…) (February 3, 2011, Page 8)
BLOG: Kinnison’s take on the new BBCOR bats
Today’s print edition of the Oxford EAGLE featured an article from the perspective of Ole Miss head coach Mike Bianco regarding the new BBCOR bats that are being mandated by the NCAA. (more…) (February 2, 2011)
Seniors come up big for Water Valley
It was only fitting that on Senior Night, it was the upperclassmen that propelled both the Water Valley boys and girls basketball squads to victories over Winona on Monday. (more…) (February 1, 2011, Page 8)
Buckley finds home with Ragin’ Cajuns
Eric Buckley had an idea last weekend might be a memorable one when he left Water Valley for Lafayette, La. on Friday.
Once he made the six-hour trek south, heard the sales pitch of the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns and saw all that Lafayette, La., had to offer, Buckley knew he had found the right fit and gave his verbal commitment to the coaching staff on Saturday. (January 31, 2011, Page 7)
WVHS’ Buckley finds home with Ragin’ Cajuns
Water Valley senior Eric Buckley confirmed earlier today that he has given a verbal commitment to play football for the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns. (more…) (January 30, 2011)
