Bryson City – Swain got 5 pins to go along with 5 forfeits on their way to a 64-18 win over Cherokee last week. The biggest story of the night was Spencer McCoy in the 225 pound weight class. McCoy pinned his man with 43 seconds left in the first period. At the time McCoy was ahead 10-1 on points. McCoy’s return now means that the Maroon Devils are at full strength for the first time this season.
Joining McCoy with pins were Austin Padilla (145), Caleb Woodard (182), Craig Cutshaw (195), and Corbin Wildcatt (285). Jake Radford (106), Dwight Allen (113), Dylan McLeod (126), Graham Allen (160), and Richard Singley (170) all took forfeit wins on the night.
Swain honored their 5 seniors prior to the match. Graham Allen, Coleman Jenkins, Austin Padilla, Richard Singley, and Spencer McCoy. Allen, Padilla, Singley, and McCoy all took wins, while Jenkins was out, due to illness.