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)
Seven Blue Devils sign to play college football
Today was a proud day for Water Valley head football coach Brad Embry. At approximately 7:30 a.m., seven Blue Devil seniors signed National Letters of Intent to play college football; longtime commit Taylor Edwards signed with Troy and recent pledge Devin Fleming signed with Alcorn State.
On the junior college level, Rowdy Williams and Denzel Jones signed with Northeast Mississippi Community College, Justin McCammon and Q. Bailey signed with Northwest Mississippi Community College and Jeoffrey Gordon signed with Itawamba Community College.
Fleming pledges to play for Alcorn State
Never one of the more vocal Blue Devils, Devin Fleming let his hitting on the gridiron do his talking.
Alcorn State took notice and last weekend the standout Water Valley football player verbally committed to the Braves. (more…) (February 5, 2013, Page 7)
Fleming commits to Alcorn State
Water Valley safety Devin Fleming has committed to play football at Alcorn State University. (more…) (February 1, 2013, Page 9A)
Adamson’s consistent leadership paves season for Oxford
Oxford’s reversal of fortune on the gridiron this season was a result of many different players. For a team that was 5-6 and not in the playoffs in 2011, an 11-2 overall record and a trip to the semifinals of the MHSAA Class 5A playoffs in 2012 took a lot of hard work on the part of several top players. (more…) (December 12, 2012, Page 1B)
ADs, coaches weigh in on MHSAA changes to divisions
There were some minor changes experienced by all three area high schools in the latest re-classification by the MHSAA. (more…) (December 4, 2012, Page 8)
MHSAA announces new regions
The Mississippi High School Activities Association recently released the its reclassification for the next two years. (more…) (November 30, 2012, Page 7A)
Region 2-3A Super 22 Team loaded with Devils
The recently announced 2012 Mississippi Association of Coaches Region 2-3A Super 22 Team was full of Water Valley Blue Devils. (more…) (November 29, 2012, Page 9)
Several Lady ‘Dores and Lady Devils named to All-District Team
Recently several area volleyball players landed on their All-Region 2 Team. (more…) (November 29, 2012, Page 9)
