Power, speed garner POY award for Lafayette’s Glass

There wasn’t much Kendall Glass couldn’t do for the Lafayette softball team and coach Katie Moore on the diamond in 2013. The senior shortstop made big plays on defense and offense, and in the dugout, she led the Lady Commodores through some impactful words and actions. (more…) (June 12, 2013, Page 1B)

Booneville eliminates Water Valley

WATER VALLEY — Falling behind nine runs a night after losing by 11 was not what the Water Valley Lady Blue Devils needed at the start of Saturday’s MHSAA Class 3A playoff game with Booneville. (more…) (April 22, 2013, Page 10)

WVHS gets closer to No. 2 seed in 3-3A

WATER VALLEY — A fast start on offense coupled with a solid pitching performance from Tyler Epes got the Water Valley Lady Blue Devils that much closer to wrapping up the No. 2 seed from Division 3-3A with an 8-5 win over Independence. (more…) (April 17, 2013, Page 8)

WVHS remains undefeated in softball

The Water Valley Lady Blue Devils remained undefeated on the season with a 5-2 win over Vardaman Tuesday at Water Valley. (more…) (March 7, 2013, Page 9)

Defensive adjustments key WVHS in win

WATER VALLEY — A late second half surge, sparked by better play on defense and the scoring of KeKe Farrow, proved to be the difference between a win and a loss for the Water Valley Lady Blue Devils on Monday night. Farrow scored all 14 of her points in the fourth quarter to rally the Lady Blue Devils, who defeated South Panola 49-44. (December 18, 2012, Page 8)

Lady Devils fall on Day 1 of Water Valley Classic

WATER VALLEY — Up against a bigger, more mature Charleston team, Water Valley girl’s basketball coach Jason Purdy knew his youthful squad had its work cut out for it.
Purdy was right.

Despite playing a close contest to open the Valley Classic, the Lady Blue Devils fell to CHS 49-35. (November 30, 2012, Page 6A)

WVHS misses opportunity with errors

SPRINGVILLE — Water Valley’s goal of winning the Division 3-3A championship outright and earning a bye to start the 3A playoffs was done in by miscues Thursday night. Six errors doomed the Lady Blue Devils in their 9-8 loss to South Pontotoc in the regular season finale. The Lady Cougars, who rallied to beat WVHS on Monday night in extra innings, scored six of their nine runs due to errors, including the game-winner in the bottom of the seventh inning. (April 20, 2012, Page 7A)

Byhalia no match for Lady Blue Devils

WATER VALLEY — Led by a balanced offensive attack, the Water Valley Lady Blue Devils had little trouble defeating the Byhalia Lady Indians on Thursday.

Water Valley remained unbeaten in District 2-3A play (3-0) by knocking off Byhalia 11-1 in five innings. The Lady Blue Devils left five runners in scoring position in the first three innings, so they could have ended the game even earlier, but coach Clint Faust seemed pleased with the overall production and the 13 hits his group collected. (March 30, 2012, Page 9A)

Water Valley wins three games at Pope

Water Valley concluded its middle school basketball season Thursday with three wins over Pope. The seventh-grade girls won 29-4 thanks to nine points from Ally Avant and eight points apiece from KeKe Farrow and Libba Stark. The seventh-grade Blue Devils won 13-10 and were paced by Jack Pritchard’s seven points. The eighth-grade Blue Devils won 29-22 thanks to 14 points from Mark Gooch and eight points from Cooper Clement. The seventh-grade Lady Blue Devils lost 12-4. (December 9, 2011, Page 7A)

WVMS splits with Coffeeville

The Water Valley Middle School basketball squads split with rival Coffeeville on Monday. (more…) (November 29, 2011, Page 7)