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COLUMN: On high school mascots, logos and lack of common sense 

No one expects high school athletic departments to spend the money required to be completely original.  Universities will ...

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Familiar reunion awaits as Water Valley travels to Choctaw County in playoffs

Brad Embry admitted this week of preparation is a little different for his Water Valley team. Entering the ...

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Water Valley blows out Kossuth early in 3A playoff opener

WATER VALLEY – Sometimes, a pair of back-to-back penalties can change the course of an entire football game. ...

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Playoffs and regional titles on the line: High School football previews

As the air turns brisk, the games start to mean a little more. That’s where we’re at this ...

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Water Valley falls to Senatobia to close out regular season

The Blue Devils were 35 seconds away from a district championship, but Senatobia rallied back to tie the ...

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The home stretch: Week 11 high school football previews

Entering November, there’s now just two weeks remaining of regular season 6A football. For Water Valley, Friday is ...

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MHSAA discontinues slow-pitch softball statewide

With participation dwindling and many schools across the state having already cut the sport altogether, the Mississippi High ...

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Rockett, Truss Shine in Water Valley win over Holly Springs

Water Valley’s first two possessions ended in a punt and interception. The Blue Devils would score on five ...

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Meeting the defending champs: Week nine high school football previews

Another week of high school football dealt yet another week of our three local teams putting together a ...

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Water Valley weathers the storm in comeback win over Independence

COLDWATER — At halftime, Water Valley head coach Brad Embry told his team Thursday night was going to ...

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Week seven Mississippi Preps Poll: Oxford holding strong

The Associated Press released its week seven edition of the Mississippi high school football polls on Tuesday, as ...

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Water Valley bounces back with region-opening win over Byhalia

It had been nearly two years since Water Valley suffered a multi-game losing streak, but the defending Class ...

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COLUMN: Let’s permanently eliminate kickoffs in high school football

It’s like a high-speed car wreck. Unlike covering Ole Miss or other college football games, I usually cover ...

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Opening regional play: Week six high school football previews

And now the real season begins. Lafayette,  Oxford and Water Valley could have all started the season winless ...

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Week five Mississippi Preps Poll: South Panola on the rise

The Associated Press released its week five edition of the Mississippi high school football polls on Tuesday, as ...

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Offense struggles on road in Water Valley’s first loss of the season

CALHOUN CITY – The Water Valley Blue Devils needed a little kick in the behind to get their ...

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Water Valley putting pieces together, ready for biggest test of the year

The 2019 Water Valley team is simply different than the one that ran through the 3A state playoffs ...

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Week four Mississippi Preps Poll: Stock up for Chargers, Blue Devils

The Associated Press released its week four edition of the Mississippi high school football polls on Tuesday, as ...

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Water Valley throttles Bruce to win third straight

The only thing that was going to slow down Water Valley on Friday night was Water Valley themselves. ...

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The Crosstown Classic and more: Week four high school football preview

Weeks of buildup lead us to Friday night: an early-season, non-conference game that has become the one circled ...

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Week three Mississippi Preps Poll: Top three holding steady

The Associated Press released its week three edition of the Mississippi high school football polls on Wednesday, as ...

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Returning home: Week three high school football preview

After a week on the road, both Lafayette and Oxford return to their home fields on Friday night ...

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