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3 schools use the "Devil Dogs" mascot.
Most common states: South Carolina (1), Arkansas (1), New York (1)
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The Devil Dogs mascot is definitely one that stands out, and it's not just because of its tough-sounding name. This mascot has a rich history, particularly for Morrilton High School in Arkansas, where it originated. The story goes that back in 1926, a gargoyle on the school campus inspired two students, B. Jack Wilson and James Irvin, to create a mascot that looked like a dog with a spiked collar 🐕. This fierce-looking dog was dubbed the "Devil Dog," a name that reflects the school's spirit of resilience and determination. It's a symbol that embodies the idea of being strong, yet kind and considerate – traits that any student would be proud to represent 🏆. So, if you're ever in Arkansas and hear someone cheering for the Devil Dogs, you know they're talking about a team with a whole lot of heart and grit.
Hear how the Devil Dogs fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 1 programs flying the Devil Dogs banner across South Carolina. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Morgan Sullivan
South Carolina Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Arkansas. With 1 schools per million residents, the Devil Dogs is part of daily conversations here.”
Avery Carter
Arkansas Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Devil Dogs delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Phoenix Kim
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
3 schools in our database use the Devil Dogs mascot across 3 states.
The Devil Dogs shows up most in South Carolina (1), Arkansas (1), and New York (1). Ar also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Devil Dogs as a Animal, Mammal, and None mascot. Programs note that it is known for its tough tone.
High School programs adopt the Devil Dogs most often (3 schools).