BRYSON CITY, WNC – Hannah Bowick singled home Nikki Cody in the bottom of the third to give Swain all the room they would need as they posted a 2-0 win over Hayesville. It was one of two hits that Bowick would have on the day.
Swain added an insurance run in the bottom of the fifth. Kendra Kirkland tripled and later scored on a passed ball to give Swain a 2-0 edge.
Richelle Jenkins struck out 11 and walked only 1 in posting the win for Swain.
With the win the Lady Devils clinch at least a share of the SMC Championship, as they are now 2 games up on second place Hayesville with 2 conference games to play.