In pictures: Joy in the Valley as the Mustangs clinch the region title in undefeated season

(Featured photo: Midland Valley Principal Sheldon Higgenbottom, left, and Midland Valley Head Football Coach Earl Chaptman get drenched with water as they celebrate a 49-48 win over North Augusta to clinch the Region 4-AAAA Title at LL Willis Stadium on Friday, October 27, 2023. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News)

The hymn might be about Peace in the Valley, but on Friday, there was joy in the Valley as Midland Valley narrowly defeated North Augusta 49-48 to claim the Region 4-AAAA title at LL Willis Stadium.

The Mustangs remain undefeated on the season chalking up their 10th win. They will head to the playoffs Nov. 3.

North Augusta finishes the season with a 7-3 overall record and 3-1 region record.

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