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Castlewood Blue Devils aim for improvement under head coach Cody Smith

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 1:12 AM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Castlewood Blue Devils aim for improvement under head coach Cody Smith

Summary

The Castlewood Blue Devils are preparing for the upcoming season under new head coach Cody Smith, who is eager to break an 11-game losing streak. Smith, a 2005 graduate and former assistant, emphasizes returning to fundamental football principles. The team retains a key player on both lines as well as a standout running back, while aiming to foster brotherhood, discipline, and integrity. Players express a desire to improve their performance and enjoy the game as they work on building a more competitive foundation for the future.

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Status Watch

•Castlewood Blue Devils have an 11-game losing streak.
•Cody Smith is the fifth head coach in nine years.
•Key players expected to contribute include a talented running back.
•Team focuses on fundamentals and a positive mindset.
•Players aim to improve their performance on the field.

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1:12 AMYahoo Sports — Countdown to Kickoff: Castlewood Blue Devils have nowhere to go but up

What they're saying

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CASTLEWOOD, Va. (WJHL) — In our Countdown to Kickoff, we check in on the Castlewood Blue Devils, who have nowhere to go but up this season under new head coach Cody Smith. Smith and the Blue Devils are currently riding an 11-game losing streak, a heavy weight the program is eager to leave behind. The […]
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