Bryson City – Swain’s senior combo of Seth Parker and Brier Younce led Swain to a 78-61 win over visiting Highlands in non-conference play on Tuesday. Brier Younce scored a game high 21 points, connecting on 5 3-pointers and pulled down 7 rebounds. While fellow senior Seth Parker scored 17 points and pulled down 16 rebounds. The Maroon Devils held off Highlands down the stretch to record the win.
Gaige Southards added 12 points to the Swain effort. Junior center Zeke Bradley, who was limited by foul trouble, finished with only 6 points, but filled out the score sheet with 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocked shots. Bradley Vestal scored 9 points, while Jesse Waldroup added 7 points and 5 rebounds. Jack Stuckey finished with 5, including his first 3-point bucket of the season.