Dez Malone leads Red Devils to victory and sets up matchup against Salt Fork
Key points:
- Senior halfback Dez Malone rushes for 224 yards and 2 touchdowns to lead Sesser-Valier/Waltonville Red Devils to a 34-8 victory over Carrollton Hawks
- It is the third-straight year that the Red Devils have won their opening-round playoff game
- Red Devils will face Salt Fork next Saturday with home-field advantage
Senior halfback Dez Malone led the Sesser-Valier/Waltonville Red Devils to a 34-8 victory over the Carrollton Hawks in the opening round of the Class 1A state playoffs. Malone rushed for 224 yards on 14 carries, scoring two touchdowns. The Red Devils, now 10-0, will host Salt Fork in their next game. Despite a tough first half, Malone praised his team’s offensive line for allowing him to make plays. SVW head coach John Shadowens credited the defense and a goal-line stand as key factors in the win.
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