Team previews

Bismarck-Henning Blue Devils

Coach: Mark Dodd

2024 record: 11-1, 9-0 (VVC champions)

Schedule: Aug. 29 Clifton Central; Sept. 5 at Westville; Sept. 12 Hoopeston; Sept. 19 Iroquois West; Sept. 26 at Salt Fork; Oct. 3 at Watseka; Oct. 10 Momence; Oct. 17 at Georgetown-Ridge Farm; Oct. 24 Oakwood.

Worth noting: The Blue Devils have been a small school power under Dodd’s tutelage – after consecutive 4-5 seasons in his first two years, Dodd’s led the programs to the playoffs every season since. Their 11 wins last year were a school record and their trip to last year’s quarterfinal round was the program’s first in Class 2A and second ever (Class 1A in 2014).

There’s a tremendous amount of offensive production to replace, with the Blue Devils losing their top three rushers

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