Valwood in the News

Valiants get revenge over Brooks County on Senior Night

October 9, 2019

Oct 2, 2019 HAHIRA –– After a 7-1 loss at Brooks County earlier in the season, the Valwood softball team was out for revenge and took advantage of the chance to show the Trojans what they were all about. The Valiants welcomed the Trojans to Hollis field on Senior Night [...]

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Another Sweep: Valwood volleyball breezes past rival Valdosta, 3-0

October 9, 2019

Valwood volleyball breezes past rival Valdosta, 3-0 Oct 1, 2019 VALDOSTA –– For the second time this season, the Valwood Valiants knocked off rival Valdosta. Much like the first meeting on Aug. 29, the Valiants did so in dominant fashion –– sweeping the Lady 'Cats 3-0 on Tuesday. In the [...]

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Still Football: The Misperception of Valwood Football

October 9, 2019

OPINION PIECE Sep 28, 2019 In South Georgia, especially in Valdosta, football is king. It’s part of the culture. No, scratch that. Football is the culture in the city known as Titletown USA. It’s cherished here. Local high school teams are showered with immeasurable love and support from their community. [...]

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Valwood softball clinches third straight region title

October 9, 2019

Sep 25, 2019 HAHIRA –– The Valwood Valiants softball team clinched the region title for the third straight year with an 8-0 run rule win against Southland Academy on Tuesday. "The girls did everything right today –– they put the bat on the ball, they ran the bases well and [...]

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Largest Valdosta Youth Council takes oath

October 9, 2019

Sep 22, 2019 VALDOSTA — The city swore in 34 students to the Valdosta Youth Council at a Valdosta City Council meeting. Family, elected officials and community leaders filled City Hall to celebrate and honor the 2019-20 VYC, which is the largest youth council ever for the city. Mayor John [...]

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Valwood overcomes adversity, beats Heritage 22-21

October 9, 2019

Sep 21, 2019 HAHIRA –– In a rollercoaster of a game that came down to the final play, the Valwood Valiants came out with their toughest victory of the year. The game was a dog fight. Valwood took off with an early 12-0 lead in the first quarter, then the offense [...]

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Lady Valiants softball blasts Brookwood 20-4

October 9, 2019

Sep 20, 2019 The Lady Valiants softball team got a 20-4 victory over Brookwood School on Thursday. The Valiants are the only undefeated team in the region as they approach their last two region games next Tuesday and Thursday. Valwood secured the victory thanks to 15 runs in the seventh [...]

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Valiants playing with a chip on their shoulder

October 9, 2019

Sep 19, 2019 HAHIRA –– Starting 1-2 on the season has the Valwood Valiants on edge to show how good they actually are. Not to prove it for their fans, family, or opposing teams, but for themselves. They know that they’re better than what they’ve shown and they’re looking to [...]

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Valwood falls short in 4th quarter, loses to NFC

October 9, 2019

Sep 14, 2019 TALLAHASSEE –– The game between Valwood and North Florida Christian turned out to be an instant classic. Big plays happened one after another, after another. But only one team can walk away a winner, and this time it was NFC taking home the W, 41-35. There are three [...]

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Bouncing back: Valwood sweeps NFC after loss

October 9, 2019

Sep 13, 2019 HAHIRA –– Valwood bounced back with a vengeance Thursday night by dominating North Florida Christian in a three-set sweep. This win follows its third loss of the season that came against Community Christian, where they went to five sets and just couldn’t close it. The Valiants showed [...]

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