Bryson City - Swain pulled away in the second and third quarters Tuesday on their way to a regular season ending 62-56 win over visiting Andrews. After leading by one at the end of the first quarter, the Devils outscored Andrews by 11 over the next 16 minutes to build a 12 point lead going into the fourth quarter. Swain then held Andrews off down … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2015
2nd Qtr Dooms Lady Devils In Season Final
Bryson City - If you take away the second quarter the Lady Devils played Andrews point for point, but unfortunately the second quarter counts, and in it the Wildcats outscored Swain 23-8. Andrews used that 8 minute run to take a 53-46 SMC win over Swain, in what was the regular season final for both teams. Karie Jones and Lynsey Hicks led Swain … [Read more...]
Shuler Named Lady Devil Head Volleyball Coach
Bryson City - Swain County High School has named a successor to long time volleyball coach Sonya Blankenship, who stepped down after 19 seasons. The search did not have to go far, as the Maroon Devils tabbed Blankenship’s longtime assistant Janet Shuler as their new head volleyball coach. Coach Shuler has been an assistant coach for the … [Read more...]
Devils Hold Off Highlands To Take 68-58 Win
Highlands - The Maroon Devils bolted to a 31-18 halftime lead, only to see it evaporate in the third quarter. In the end the Devils pulled away in the fourth quarter by outscoring Highlands 24-16 over the final 8 minutes and take the 68-58 road win. Grant Shuler paced Swain with a team high 23 points, to go along with 11 rebounds. 3 steals and … [Read more...]
Balanced Scoring Gives Lady Devils 10 Point Win
Highlands - After coming close when Highlands came to Bryson City, the Lady Devils got the win they wanted Friday at Highlands. Swain used balanced scoring that saw 8 different players score, to gain a 10 point 52-42 win over Highlands. Gabby Jones paced Swain with a game high 12 points, she added 7 rebounds and 2 assists. Lydia Sale finished … [Read more...]