If you haven't seen it yet, check out last weeks WNC Interactive Pregame Show. Exclusive interviews with Coach Neil Blankenship, Coach Sonya Blankenship, and a special Legends feature on Norris "Pee Wee" Jones. http://youtu.be/gU3ZAPVNymc If you or you're business are interested in sponsoring a pregame show please contact us. … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2014
Legend Series : Norris Jones
The second episode from the Swain County Athletic Hall of Fame Legends Series. In this episode Toby Burrell details the career of Coach Norris Jones. We sincerely hope you enjoy this feature, and be sure to check out the last episode featuring Carroll Wright. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMRSk_yUlxA … [Read more...]
Panthers Snap Devils 3 Game Winning Streak
Bryson City - It was a typical Swain Franklin football game Friday night, that featured hard hitting and hard nosed play from both sides. Franklin scored 24 unanswered points before halftime, heading to the break leading 24-0. Swain rallied in the 4th quarter outscoring the Panthers 12-0, but in the end the Panthers took the win 24-12. In the … [Read more...]
First Conference Win for Swain Soccer
Blueridge, NC - After a slow start Swain Soccer get's their first conference win against Blue Ridge giving them a 1-1 conference record and a 1-4 season record. During the first half neither team scored ending the half at 0-0. Blue Ridge began the second half with a quick goal, and a few near misses. Swain held it together though and made the … [Read more...]
First Conference Match at Highlands
Highlands, NC – It's been a slow start for the Maroon Devils Soccer program this year. Yesterday the Devils traveled to Highlands for a match that proved to be a tough loss. Highlands has been a dominating force in the Smoky Mountain Conference for a several years. During the first half, Highlands had 14 shots on goal and found the back of the net … [Read more...]