Russell Bigmeat advances the ball in the Devils 3-2 win
BRYSON CITY – The Maroon Devils took the rubber game of their season series with Cherokee, and in doing so advanced to the 2nd round of the 2013 NCHSAA 1A Soccer Playoffs. Swain and Cherokee split their previous two meetins with each team winning at home. Playing at Memorial Stadium the Devils came from behind to notch a 3-2 win in the closing minutes of the 2nd half of the first overtime period.
A Nick Callahan goal left the Devils trailing 2-1 at the half. Callahan notched the goal to tie the game up and force the overtime. Callahan’s goal would be the only scoring of the 2nd half. In the second half of the overtime period Jonathan Duncan found the back of the net for the game winner. Swain’s defense would make Duncan’s goal stand in taking the win.
Swain will now travel to Elkin (12-9-2), where they will face the Bucking Elks Saturday in a 5 o’clock contest.