Former Commodore leads Lumberton to series win
Lafayette’s current group of Commodores weren’t the only ones who smashed their opponent in the opening round of the MHSAA baseball playoffs this past weekend. Former LHS standout Shane Brown coached the Lumberton Panthers to a sweep of Eupora in the opening round of the Class 2A playoffs. Lumberton won the opener 8-2 and then wrapped up the series with an impressive 18-5 win over the Eagles on Saturday. (more…) (April 24, 2012, Page 10)
Brown hired to coordinate defense at Lumberton
The determination to return to the football field as an assistant coach has led to a perfect opportunity and a new challenge for Shane Brown. The former Water Valley assistant and Lafayette High alumnus was hired Monday night to coordinate the defense for the defending Class 2A state champion Lumberton Panthers. (more…) (June 16, 2011, Page 1B)
Musicians rally tonight on the Square to help storm victims
OXFORD TOWN – Musicians Shane Brown, Kelley Norris (pictured) and the One Mile South band take the stage tonight on the historic Oxford Square (in front of city hall and Neilsons) for a concert to benefit the recent storm victims in Lafayette County. The concert is being organized by Capt. James Prichard of the Oxford Fire Department. Page 16 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has details about how you can rock out and help our neighbors at the same time starting tonight (May 5) at 6 on the Square. (May 5, 2011, Page 16)
Blue Devils roll Wildcats on the road
A more reserved, business-like approach proved to be the key to earning a win for the Water Valley Blue Devils in their final non region game of the season Friday night. Instead of the swagger and attitude that the team displays at the start of each game each week, the Blue Devils executed at a more subdued, methodical pace in their 33-6 win over Independence. Instead of hitting the gas early in the game, the Blue Devils found themselves hitting the accelerator more as the game wore on.
The main reason for a little less passion resided in the fact that two energetic starters on defense, Eric Buckley and Chris Conard, were held out for injury and illness. For junior linebacker C.J. Jackson, not having the two in the game meant a little bit slower start and feel overall from the team. (September 27, 2010, Page 5B)
Nettleton eliminates WVHS
Water Valley’s softball season came to an end Friday with a 10-0 loss in six innings to Nettleton in the Class 3A playoffs. The Lady Blue Devils finished the year 11-8 overall. (May 3, 2010, Page 2B)
Nettleton too much for WVHS
It was no secret that the Nettleton Lady Tigers softball team was a good team.
On Thursday, Nettleton displayed just how good they really were, defeating the Water Valley Lady Blue Devils 13-1 in five innings to take Game 1 of their Class 3A playoff series. (April 30, 2010, Page 8A)
WVHS teams begin 3A playoffs tonight
Water Valley’s baseball and softball teams will be facing two different challenges tonight as both begin the Class 3A playoffs.
The Blue Devils travel to play a gritty Independence bunch while the Lady Blue Devils host Nettleton, one of the state’s best softball teams and defending Class 3A state champion. (April 29, 2010, Page 6)
Kesler leads LHS to win over Lady Devils
A disappointing one-run loss to Lewisburg on Friday night was quickly washed away by the Lafayette Lady Commodores in their 13-0 win over Water Valley Saturday afternoon.
LHS lost 10-9 to Lewisburg after leading 9-1 going into the fifth inning, a result that was not even a factor for the Lady Commodores less than 24 hours later. (April 12, 2010, Page 2B)
Robison solid again for Lady ‘Dores
Backed by another standout pitching performance from Stormy Robison, the Lafayette Lady Commodores defeated Water Valley 6-1 Saturday at LHS.
Two days after Robison recorded a no-hitter against divisional-foe Senatobia at home, she recorded a one-hit effort against a very good Lady Blue Devil team that started the season with eight-straight wins. (April 5, 2010, Page 6A)
New Albany no match for WVHS in grand opener
WATER VALLEY—The first time was the charm for the Water Valley girls softball team on Friday against the New Albany Lady Bulldogs. Playing on their brand new softball field, and in front of a capacity crowd, the Lady Blue Devils routed New Albany 14-1 in five innings. (March 22, 2010, Page 10)
