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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Area players named to MACJC all-state teams
Former Water Valley standout C.J. Jackson was named to the MACJC All-State football team as a member of the first team. Joining Jackson, a linebacker who plays at ICC, on the team from the area is former Oxford High standout Demarcus Pegues, who was named honorable mention at linebacker. Pegues just completed his sophomore season as a member of the NWCC Rangers.
Tyler Jackson, a former standout from Lafayette, was named to the second team as place-kicker. Jackson just completed his freshman season at ICC.
The Rangers finished the season 7-2 overall and 5-1 in the MACJC North Division, while the Indians finished the year 6-3. (November 13, 2012, Page 7)
Water Valley experiences Delta blues with loss to East Side HS
CLEVELAND — The Water Valley Blue Devils entered the “birthplace of blues” last Friday night and now have the experience to write their own song filled with heartache and sorrow.
For the second consecutive season, a loss to Cleveland East Side ended Water Valley’s run in the MHSAA Class 3A playoffs, as the Trojans defeated the Blue Devils 26-24 in their second round matchup at Leroy Byars Field. (more…) (November 12, 2012, Page 5B)
Trojans end Blue Devils playoff run
SPORTS BLOG: CLEVELAND — For the consecutive second season, a loss to Cleveland East Side ended Water Valley’s run in the MHSAA Class 3A playoffs, as the Trojans defeated the Blue Devils 26-24 in their second round matchup Friday night at Leroy Byars Field. (more…) (November 10, 2012)
Water Valley sweeps Pope in hoops action
Water Valley’s seventh- and eighth-grade boys basketball teams defeated Pope Thursday night. The seventh graders won 20-5 thanks to seven points from Tyrece McGuirt. (more…) (November 9, 2012, Page 8A)
New-Look Trojans present same challenge
The Water Valley Blue Devils will look to avoid a déjà vu experience Friday when they travel to play Cleveland-East Side in the second round of the MHSAA Class 3A playoffs. (more…) (November 8, 2012, Page 9)
Blue Devils earn sweep over Charleston
Water Valley’s middle school Blue Devils earned a basketball sweep over Charleston Monday night. (more…) (November 6, 2012, Page 7)
Water Valley catches Cougars, advances for rematch at East Side
WATER VALLEY — The Water Valley Blue Devils kept their season alive Friday night as they defeated the North Panola Cougars 41-22 in the first round of the MHSAA Class 3A Playoffs. (November 5, 2012, Page 2B)
Water Valley cruises past North Panola in Round 1
Water Valley Blue Devils kept their season alive Friday night as they defeated the North Panola Cougars 41-22 in the first round of the 2012 3A Playoffs. (more…) (November 3, 2012)
‘Dores, Devils open playoffs at home; Oxford travels to Clarksdale
Water Valley and Lafayette will begin their marches through the postseason tonight with home games against North Panola and Greenwood respectively, while Oxford will conclude its regular season at Clarksdale. (November 2, 2012, Page 6A)
Blue Devils tangle with much-improved Cougars
Friday’s home game with North Panola isn’t a typical playoff opener for the Water Valley Blue Devils. According to WVHS coach Brad Embry, the Cougars (5-5 overall) are much better than most teams that his Blue Devils (9-2) would ever face in a first round. (November 1, 2012, Page 8)
