Roberts hired to lead Wrecking Crew
Brad Embry believes he has found the right fit with Water Valley High’s next defensive coordinator.
Looking for someone to take over for recently hired Independence head coach Richard Russo, Embry said he had a list of attributes he was looking for which made former Cathedral defensive coordinator Jeff Roberts a perfect match.
Russo hired to turn around IHS
Long-time Water Valley defensive coordinator Richard Russo has accepted the head coach position at Independence.
Russo, who has been on head coach Brad Embry’s staff since arriving in Water Valley in 2008, said he officially accepted the Wildcats’ position last Tuesday but just yesterday began spreading the word. (March 19, 2013, Page 8)
AHS Bulldogs rally to claim Region 2-3A
ABERDEEN — Water Valley’s goal of winning a second straight Region 2-3A title came up short Friday night with a 20-13 loss to the Aberdeen Bulldogs. In a contest where both teams appeared to be even from a size and speed standpoint, it was big plays made by the Bulldogs that allowed them to pull out the victory. (more…) (October 22, 2012, Page 3B)
8th-grade Devils complete undefeated season
WATER VALLEY — The Water Valley eighth-grade football team put a dominating book end on a special season Tuesday. (more…) (October 17, 2012, Page 7)
Devils overcome sluggish start
NETTLETON — Water Valley learned an important lesson Friday night.
Facing a one-win Nettleton Tigers program that has fallen on hard times as of late, and with perennial power Aberdeen on the horizon, the visiting Blue Devils came out flat in the Region 2-3A showdown. (more…) (October 15, 2012, Page 4B)
Water Valley trounces Troopers
WATER VALLEY — The Blue Devils and head coach Brad Embry had two main objectives heading into Friday’s Region 2-3A opener against Mooreville: Get the win and stay healthy.
Unfortunately, Water Valley only achieved one of those goals. (more…) (October 1, 2012, Page 5B)
Bailey growing as a man, player
WATER VALLEY — There was a time five years ago when Brad Embry first took over the football program at Water Valley High School where he wondered how an eighth-grader named Quinterrio Bailey was going to turn out. (more…) (September 27, 2012, Page 6)
WVMS splits with Charleston
WATER VALLEY — The Water Valley Middle School football squads earned a split against regional foe Charleston on Tuesday evening at Bobby Clark Field.
While the seventh-grade squad came up just short, losing to the Tigers 18-14, the eight-grade Blue Devils earned an impressive 12-0 victory. (September 26, 2012, Page 7)
Bailey tackles Jaguars to earn POW honor
The Blue Devils took care of business Friday, routing the visiting J.Z. George Jaguars 61-6.
Leading Water Valley’s defensive unit was senior Q. Bailey, who racked up 15 tackles in the first half before being pulled for reserves.
Bailey’s 15 tackles in just two quarters was a rare feat that veteran defensive coordinator Richard Russo has never seen. (September 25, 2012, Page 7)
WVHS Blue Devils cage Jags at home
The Water Valley Blue Devils took care of business in their final non-region game of the season Friday, cruising to a 61-6 victory over J.Z. George at Bobby Clark Field.
The Blue Devils (5-1 overall) excelled in all facets of the game, accumulating 449 total yards of offense, while limiting the Jaguars (2-4) to just 172 total yards. (September 24, 2012, Page 5B)
