Football Recap: Shaddai Freeman Key Part of Team Effort in Blue Devils Win

Water Valley won the last time they faced Bruce and things went their way on Friday too. The Blue Devils strolled past the Trojans with points to spare, taking the game 34-20. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Blue Devils.

Zae Bradford

Rushing Yards

09/12/25 vs Coffeeville	144
10/03/25 @ Bruce	121
09/26/25 vs Vardaman	109
08/29/25 @ Independence	98
09/18/25 vs Eupora	59

Water Valley's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Shaddai Freeman led the charge by picking up 129 receiving yards and a pair of TDs. Freeman showed off some serious burst, lighting up the secondary with a catch for 63 yards. Zae Bradford handled things on the ground, rushing for 121 yards and a rushing touchdown.

Water Valley didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Bruce to a completion percentage of just 25%. The team can thank Kemauri Page for the heroic effort on defense: he. Water Valley wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 63.6%.

Water Valley's defense also made the game a nightmare for the opposing QB, racking up seven sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Braylon Benson and JD Gooch, who racked up six sacks between them. Gooch is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made nine or more in each of the last three games he's played. Channing Freeman got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.

Water Valley's record now sits at 5-1. As for Bruce, their loss was their first of the season and also makes their record 5-1.

Coming up, Water Valley will take on Baldwyn at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bearcats' defense has only allowed 14.2 points per game this season, so the Blue Devils' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Bruce, they will face off against East Union at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Trojans will be up against the Urchins' rather soft defense (which has allowed 38.33 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.