Devils feeling good heading into playoffs
Water Valley heads into a third meeting with Charleston on Tuesday playing its best basketball of the season, coach John Sherman said. The Blue Devils improved to 11-13 on the year Friday with a 54-33 win over Nettleton in the Division 2-3A Tournament. The victory earned the Blue Devils the No. 3 seed out of the division and a trip to play Charleston, a team they have defeated twice this year.
Water Valley splits with Aberdeen
WATER VALLEY — The varsity basketball teams at Water Valley had an up and down evening against Division 2-3A foe Aberdeen on Friday at the WVHS gym. (more…) (January 28, 2013, Page 10)
Blue Devils pick up road win
The Water Valley Blue Devils earned a big road win Thursday, knocking off South Pontotoc 63-40. (more…) (January 25, 2013, Page 10A)
Blue Devils sweep Bruce to end season
Water Valley ended its middle school basketball season on a high note Monday night with two wins over Bruce. The seventh-grade Blue Devils finished the year 7-1 thanks to a 34-8 win, while the eighth-grade Blue Devils won 21-15 to improve to 5-3 on the year. (more…) (December 11, 2012, Page 9)
Blue Devils sweep Pope in MS hoops
The seventh- and eighth-grade Water Valley Blue Devils picked up two wins on Thursday night over Pope. (more…) (December 7, 2012, Page 7A)
Water Valley knocks off J.Z. George
The Blue Devils earned a narrow win over J.Z. George on the hardwood Tuesday night. Water Valley’s boys improved to 2-2 on the year with a 47-43 victory. Dee McNeal scored 15 points, while E.J. Bounds had 10 in the win. Water Valley’s junior varsity boys team lost 37-35 despite 12 points from L.J. Hawkins. Both varsity teams return to action Tuesday at Hickory Flat. (December 5, 2012, Page 7)
Water Valley weathers wild finish
WATER VALLEY — John Sherman saw a little bit of everything from his Blue Devils in their season opener Thursday evening.
Water Valley led to begin its Valley Classic game against Charleston, then fell behind before rallying to nip the Tigers 44-42 at the WVHS gym. (November 30, 2012, Page 6A)
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)
Sherman: This is an equal opportunity team
Water Valley’s basketball season begins in earnest tonight with the first of three straight games in the annual Valley Classic. The Blue Devils, led by coach John Sherman, will take on Charleston tonight, North Panola on Friday and Coffeeville on Saturday.
Outside of two weeks of practices, the Classic is the first opportunity for the Blue Devils to play together now that the football season has come to a close. (November 29, 2012, Page 8)
Lady Rebels look to shake off rust tonight
Tonight will provide the first opportunity for the new-look Ole Miss women’s basketball team to show how it bounces back after a loss. (more…) (November 27, 2012, Page 6)
