Newland – Swain opened the NCHSAA 1A Playoffs on Saturday with a trip to face 8th seeded Avery County. The Lady Devils dropped the first two sets to dig themselves an 0-2 hole, but facing elimination and the end of their season Swain showed the character of champions by winning the next 3 games and taking the 1st round match 3-2 by the scores of 20-25, 15-25, 25-18, 25-19, and 15-8.
Swain advances to face the winner of Hayesville and North Stokes on Tuesday.