‘Cats pounce on opportunities
WATER VALLEY — The Wildcats made the most of their limited opportunities and the Blue Devils didn’t.
An opportunistic Independence club plated three early runs in its second-round opener at Blue Devil Field and that’s all that was needed to claim a 3-0 victory against Water Valley. (May 6, 2013, Page 7A)
Confident Blue Devils ready for ‘Cats
A more confident Water Valley baseball team will tackle the next round of the MHSAA Class 3A playoffs against a familiar foe in Independence. The Blue Devils are feeling good after defeating Belmont, last year’s 3A North Half representatives, in the first round. (May 2, 2013, Page 10)
Blue Devils rally to top Belmont in 3A playoffs
WATER VALLEY — All the Blue Devils needed was a spark. (more…) (April 29, 2013, Page 2B)
Blue Devils top Belmont to win 3A series
VIDEO BLOG — Amazing. Courageous. Gritty. Determined. Any and all of these words help describe the way the Water Valley Blue Devils played in their MHSAA Class 3A playoff series with Belmont over the weekend. (more…) (April 28, 2013)
Water Valley’s Greer named Pitcher of the Year
Water Valley’s ace, Cody Greer, was named Division 2-3A Pitcher of the Year Thursday by the division coaches. (more…) (April 26, 2013, Page 10A)
WVHS tops Wildcats
Water Valley’s baseball team defeated Calhoun City 8-3 on Monday. Cooper Clement earned the win for the Blue Devils in their final postseason tuneup. (more…) (April 23, 2013, Page 11)
Blue Devils top Cougars to make 3A playoffs
WATER VALLEY — The smile on Kary Bridges’ face said all that needed to be said about Tuesday’s 4-2 win over South Pontotoc at Blue Devil Field. Water Valley’s baseball leader may not have any hair later this week — Bridges made a bet he was to shave his head if his team won — because of the Blue Devils’ most recent 2-3A victory that garnered them a spot in the playoffs, but he likely won’t care.
Greer leads Blue Devils past Troopers
WATER VALLEY — Three nights after being beaten soundly by Division 2-3A rival Mooreville, the Water Valley Blue Devils rebounded behind the pitching of ace Cody Greer and some of the best offense of the season.
Water Valley defeated the Troopers 7-1 Friday night to improve to 3-2 in the division and thanks to a 9-0 win over Bruce on Saturday, is 10-8 overall.
Ace effort from Defer lifts Blue Devils
WATER VALLEY — Skyler Defer had a feeling he was going to pitch well and help lead the Water Valley Blue Devils to a win over Senatobia Monday night when he was warming up in the bullpen.
What Defer may not have realized was just how well he would pitch; despite feeling as good as he did on the mound early, he would become the first on the pitching staff to record a complete-game effort this season. (March 12, 2013, Page 8)
WVHS clocks Charleston
The Water Valley baseball team improved to 2-3 on the season with a convincing 10-4 victory at Charleston on Tuesday. (more…) (March 6, 2013, Page 8)
