Stanley leads Lafayette’s magical run
Lafayette’s run through the Class 4A playoffs that ultimately led to a spot in the North Half title series was made possible through a total team effort. That much was evident by the way the Commodores played through the last half of the season. But as unified as the team was, the player that got them to that point and really made the team believe that good things were going to happen was senior pitcher/infielder Luke Stanley. (more…) (June 6, 2012, Page 1B)
Embry pleased with Devils’ progress
WATER VALLEY — Brad Embry and his football staff gave their DVD player in the Water Valley fieldhouse a workout this spring. In an effort to find out who could help the Blue Devils in 2012, Embry evaluated film on almost 80 players following the end of spring drills on May 10. The end result of the evaluation was positive moving forward, Embry said, and several newcomers impressed. (May 23, 2012, Page 7A)
Big innings lead WVHS past Tigers
WINONA — Water Valley coach Kary Bridges wanted his team to “add on” heading into the final inning against Winona on Saturday afternoon.
The Blue Devils were a little more advanced in their mathematics though, as they first added and then multiplied. (more…) (April 23, 2012, Page 4B)
Devils honor veterans, keep on winning
WATER VALLEY — On a day where the Water Valley baseball team honored our nation’s veterans and those serving in the military, the Blue Devils relied on some heroes of their own Saturday. (more…) (April 16, 2012, Page 6)
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)
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)
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)
Blue Devils top Aberdeen
Water Valley bounced back from its setback to Magnolia Heights Monday night by defeating Aberdeen 15-0 at home Tuesday. (more…) (March 21, 2012, Page 6)
