Bryson City – North Henderson scored with 2:46 remaining in the game to take a 31-28 win over the Maroon Devils. Just minutes earlier the Devils had taken the lead, in what had been a see-saw battle, on an 11 yard run by Tanner Wiggins.
For the Maroon Devils quarterback Brodie Bowman had another impressive night. The junior was 15 of 23 for 126 yards, and added a team high 97 yards on 20 rushes. Keshaun Beaner finished with 13 carries for 60 yards and two touchdowns. Seth Parker and Brier Younce had 7 catches each, Parker’s went for 84 yards while Younce’s went for 37 yards.
On the defensive side linebacker Wren Gunter finished with 14 tackles, while Will Paul added 6, Dylan Smith and Zeke Bradley finished with 5 each.
The Maroon Devils will host Franklin this Friday with kickoff set for 7:30, the Maroon Strong Pregame Show will start at 7.