Liggins finishes regular season with great night
With the Class 4A playoffs set to begin, Lafayette quarterback Jeremy Liggins was at his best in the regular season finale. (more…) (November 1, 2011, Page 8)
WVHS closes out regular season with win
MANTACHIE—The Water Valley Blue Devils showed no signs of slowing down — even when they are not playing their best.
A week after knocking off Aberdeen to claim the top spot in Region 2-3A, the Blue Devils continued their winning ways with a 42-6 road-thrashing of Mantachie on Friday night to close out the regular season. (more…) (October 31, 2011, Page 4B)
Blue Devils win convincingly over Mantachie
SPORTS BLOG: MANTACHIE — The Water Valley Blue Devils remained undefeated in Region 2-3A with a 42-6 road-win over Mantachie Friday night. (more…) (October 28, 2011)
WVHS knocks Aberdeen out of top spot
WATER VALLEY — Friday night’s 20-14 win over Aberdeen has been in the works for the last four seasons. Ever since Brad Embry arrived from Tupelo to lead the Blue Devils, the goals and achievements have been steadily building at a school and program that was desperately yearning for the success of teams of the past.
With former coaches Gary “Chick” Drewrey and Terry Allen, as well as several former players, in attendance at Bobby Clark Field, the Blue Devils captured their first Region 2-3A championship in school history and earned the coveted first place spot in the upcoming 3A playoffs. (more…) (October 24, 2011, Page 2B)
Blue Devils capture Region 2-3A title
BLOG — Two second half touchdowns and fast, physical defensive play all night proved to be the winning formula for the Water Valley Blue Devils Friday night against Aberdeen at Bobby Clark Field. (more…) (October 22, 2011)
Devils remain undefeated in 2-3A
WATER VALLEY — The Blue Devils remained undefeated in Region 2-3A as they defeated the Nettleton Tigers 53-7 Friday night at Bobby Clark Field. As the squad broke the post-game huddle, there were plenty of grins and rambunctious shouts of Blue Devil pride.
“Any time you work hard and play well, you have to be gratified,” Water Valley coach Brad Embry said. “Like always, we told them to enjoy this one until Monday.” (more…) (October 17, 2011, Page 5B)
Blue Devils take care of business, clobber Cougars
RANDOLPH — Friday night the Water Valley Blue Devils made the short trip east to South Pontotoc and did exactly what head coach Brad Embry wanted them to do by taking care of business.
Against an overmatched Cougars squad, the majority of the Blue Devils saw playing time in the 49-7 victory. (October 10, 2011, Page 1B)
Blue Devils’ Embry placing focus on his team more than Cougars
WATER VALLEY — Fresh off of a thrilling overtime victory at Mooreville, the Blue Devils football team isn’t focusing as much on Friday’s opponent, the 2-5 South Pontotoc Cougars, as they are on themselves.
Head coach Brad Embry said this week’s focus in practice has been correcting mistakes. (October 6, 2011, Page 6)
Bounds’ big game leads to POW honor
WATER VALLEY — E.J. Bounds showed flashes of his youth at times on Friday.
The sophomore quarterback also came up big when the Blue Devils needed him most in their 21-20 overtime victory at Mooreville. (more…) (October 4, 2011, Page 7)
Jackson blocks Troopers in thrilling fashion
MOOREVILLE — Richard Russo took in a deep breath and exhaled.
Having just rushed the field in Mooreville with his players, the breath of the Water Valley defensive coordinator represented one part relief and another part exhaustion. (more…) (October 3, 2011, Page 4B)
