Devils looking to rebound from loss to CHS Tigers
WATER VALLEY — A battered and bruised group of Water Valley Blue Devils will be looking to put last Friday’s one-sided loss to Charleston behind them this Friday night with a road trip to J.Z. George.
Water Valley is coming off a tough three-game stretch that included Calhoun City, Bruce and most recently Charleston. The Tigers’ 39-3 win was a very uncharacteristic score to see involving the Blue Devils and coach Brad Embry was looking to see his team bounce back after that loss. (September 22, 2011, Page 6)
Charleston’s Wilson, O’Bannon silence Blue Devils
WATER VALLEY — Friday was a rare quiet night for the Water Valley Blue Devils.
For much of the second half, and especially during the dwindling moments of regulation, Water Valley’s sideline was quiet with the exception of plays being called and senior Chris Conard attempting to pick up his teammates. (more…) (September 19, 2011, Page 4B)
Charleston tops Water Valley
BLOG: Water Valley — The Blue Devils didn’t have an answer for Charleston’s speedy duo of quarterback Antwan Wilson and running back Percy O’Bannon tonight at Bobby Clark Field.
The Tigers scored on the opening drive of the game and would go on to find the end zone five more times en route to a 39-3 victory over Water Valley. (more…) (September 16, 2011)
Charleston Tigers are as fast as advertised
Certain teams have reputations that never seem to change despite different coaches or player personnel.
Take for instance South Panola. Despite what’s considered a down year for the squad from Batesville, the Tigers are still a team that has size, power and will run the ball down opponents’ throat. (more…) (September 15, 2011, Page 6)
WVHS Blue Devils set up Camp in Bruce
BRUCE — Water Valley sophomore wide receiver Cole Camp will be getting a few more high-fives around town this week.
Two seasons ago Camp was a team manager for the Blue Devils. This year though, he has emerged as a playmaker and it showed Friday night in his 84-yard game-winning touchdown catch to knock off Bruce 20-19 at Trojan Field. (more…) (September 12, 2011, Page 5B)
Gridiron Blue Devils looking to rebound at Bruce
After watching game film from last Friday’s loss to Calhoun City, Water Valley coach Brad Embry said several things stood out to him. For starters, Embry liked the effort he saw against the Wildcats. (September 8, 2011, Page 7)
Wildcats crash Water Valley’s Homecoming
WATER VALLEY — After throttling their opponents to the tune of 105-0 in their first two games of the season, the Water Valley Blue Devils were humbled Friday, losing to Calhoun City 16-14 at Bobby Clark field.
Following the loss, Water Valley head coach Brad Embry said his team it needed to regroup quickly and not dwell on the loss. (September 5, 2011, Page 4B)
Blue Devils throttle Coffeeville Pirates
WATER VALLEY — Led by quarterback E.J. Bounds’ big offensive night and another outstanding performance from the defense, the Water Valley Blue Devils stormed past the Coffeeville Pirates 63-0 in their home opener at Bobby Clark Field Friday night. (August 29, 2011, Page 3B)
WVHS hosts rival Pirates; LHS, OHS travel to Delta
The second week of the high school football season continues tonight. Water Valley is the only team at home — the Blue Devils host Coffeeville — while Lafayette and Oxford are both on the road at Greenwood and Charleston, respectively.
Kickoff for all three games is set for 7:30 p.m. LHS can be heard on 93.7 FM and www.q93.7fm.com, WVHS is on 105.5 FM, while OHS is on 95.5 and 102.1 FM.
In a contest that is always highly anticipated and emotionally charged, WVHS coach Brad Embry said he expects to get Coffeeville’s best effort. (August 26, 2011, Page 6A)
WVHS whipped its weight in Wildcats
INDEPENDENCE — It didn’t take Water Valley long to find its groove against the Independence Wildcats on Friday.
Almost from the opening kickoff, the visiting Blue Devils defense had Independence on the run. (August 22, 2011, Page 3B)
