Water Valley Sports

Local track teams have strong performances in division meets

The postseason is here for track and field, meaning the march to Pearl and the MHSAA Track and Field State Championships is underway. Last weekend ... Read more

1 week ago by Jake Thompson.

2020 EAGLE All-Area Football Team: Oxford’s Shorter embraces “utility” role to earn Player of the Year

Oxford’s Tristan Shorter knew he was going to have to become a leader on defense in 2020. With the Chargers’ losing nine of their top ... Read more

4 months ago by Jake Thompson.

This Week in Prep Sports (Dec. 14-19)

LAFAYETTE Monday (Dec. 14): Boys Basketball at Booneville, 6 p.m. Tuesday (Dec. 15): Girls Basketball at Senatobia, 5 p.m. Soccer at Saltillo, Girls 5 p.m./Boys ... Read more

4 months ago by Jake Thompson.

This Week in Prep Sports (Dec. 7-12)

LAFAYETTE Tuesday (Dec. 8): Basketball vs. South Panola, Girls 6 p.m./Boys 7:30 p.m. Friday (Dec. 11): Basketball vs. Oxford, Girls 6 p.m./Boys 7:30 p.m. Soccer ... Read more

5 months ago by Jake Thompson.

This Week in Prep Sports (Nov. 30 – Dec. 5)

LAFAYETTE Tuesday (Dec. 1): Basketball vs. North Panola, Girls 6 p.m./Boys 7:30 p.m. Soccer at Grenada, Girls 5 p.m./Boys 7 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 5): Boys ... Read more

5 months ago by Jake Thompson.

This Week in Prep Sports (Nov. 23-28)

OXFORD Monday (Nov. 23): Girls Basketball vs. Cleveland Central, Oxford Charger Challenge, 5:30 p.m. Boys Basketball vs. Pillow Academy, Oxford Charger Challenge, 7 p.m. Tuesday ... Read more

5 months ago by Jake Thompson.

This Week in Prep Sports (Nov. 16-21)

OXFORD Tuesday (Nov. 17): Basketball at Ashland, Girls 6 p.m./Boys 7:30 p.m. Soccer at Tupelo, Girls 5 p.m./Boys 7 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 19): Basketball vs. ... Read more

5 months ago by Jake Thompson.

2020 EAGLE All-Area Volleyball Team: Leadership, production earns Bianco Player of the Year

This season was unlike any volleyball season in recent memory. Throughout canceled games, quarantined players and the constant uncertainty on a daily basis, Oxford’s Catherine ... Read more

5 months ago by Jake Thompson.

This Week in Prep Sports (Nov. 9 – 14)

LAFAYETTE Tuesday (Nov. 10): Soccer vs. Senatobia, Girls 5 p.m./Boys 7 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 12): Soccer vs. Grenada, Girls 5 p.m./Boys 7 p.m. Friday (Nov. ... Read more

5 months ago by Jake Thompson.

Choctaw County ends Water Valley’s Season

ACKERMAN — One of the strangest football seasons ever for Water Valley came to an end Friday. The Blue Devils traveled to face the two ... Read more

6 months ago by Jacob Palmer.

Week 10 Preview: Region titles on the line for Lafayette, Oxford; Blue Devils begin playoff run

The final week of the regular season for MHSAA football is here, and with it comes championship implications. Lafayette and No. 2 Oxford have their ... Read more

6 months ago by Jake Thompson.

This Week in Prep Sports (Nov. 2-7)

LAFAYETTE Tuesday (Nov. 3): Girls Basketball at Tupelo, Hound Dog Classic, TBA Friday (Nov. 6): Football at Lake Cormorant, 7 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 7): Soccer ... Read more

6 months ago by Jake Thompson.

Water Valley fails to gain momentum in Senatobia loss

SENATOBIA — Water Valley came into Friday’s pivotal game against Senatobia with a home playoff game on the line. This game would be the last ... Read more

6 months ago by Jacob Palmer.

Oxford, Water Valley change regions amid new MHSAA reclassification numbers

The Mississippi High School Activities Association revealed the reclassification numbers for 2021 through 2023 on Thursday. Lafayette, Oxford and Water Valley will remain in their ... Read more

6 months ago by Jake Thompson.

Week 9 Preview: Blue Devils, Chargers and ‘Dores look to secure home playoff games

The regular season comes to a close for several teams this week, including Water Valley, while No. 2 Oxford and Lafayette have a couple more ... Read more

6 months ago by Jake Thompson.

This Week in Prep Sports (Oct. 26 – 31)

LAFAYETTE Thursday (Oct. 29): Soccer vs. Tupelo, Girls 5 p.m./Boys 7 p.m. Friday (Oct. 30): Football vs. Columbus, 7 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 31): Girls Basketball ... Read more

6 months ago by Jake Thompson.

Water Valley defeated by North Panola in weather-shortened game

Water Valley’s region game against North Panola on Friday was a matchup of two undefeated teams in region play with a region 2-3A championship on ... Read more

6 months ago by Jacob Palmer.

Week 8 Preview: Blue Devils, Chargers look to better postseason standing; Dores trying to get in

Everything is still in front of Lafayette, Oxford and Water Valley as the regular football season is nearing its conclusion. The Blue Devils and Chargers ... Read more

6 months ago by Jake Thompson.

This week in prep sports (Oct. 19-24)

LAFAYETTE Friday (Oct. 23) Football at New Hope, 7 p.m. OXFORD Friday (Oct. 23) Football vs. Olive Branch, 7 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 24) Girls ... Read more

6 months ago by Jake Thompson.

Water Valley Clinches Playoff Spot with 34-14 Win

HOLLY SPRINGS– Water Valley came into Friday’s game with Holly Springs with a playoff spot on the line. If the Blue Devils defeated the Hawks, ... Read more

6 months ago by Jacob Palmer.

Week 7 Preview: Playoff berths on the line for Chargers, Blue Devils

This summer, the prospect of football being played at any level this fall felt like cautious optimism, but the calendar has turned to October and ... Read more

6 months ago by Jake Thompson.

This week in prep sports (Oct. 12-17)

LAFAYETTE Friday (Oct. 16): Football at Saltillo, 7 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 17): Cross-Country at Senatobia Meet, 9 a.m. OXFORD Tuesday (Oct. 13): Volleyball vs. ... Read more