Bryson City – Swain opened their SMC schedule Thursday by hosting Murphy. The Bulldogs took a 3-1 win over the Devils by the scores of 25-20, 25-27, 25-15, and 25-11.
Murphy used their superior height to take the win. For Swain junior middle hitter Grace Cabe had a team high 11 kills (unofficially), while senior setter Ashley Winchester finished with 9 kills.
The Lady Devils are now 1-4 (0-1) on the season, while Murphy improved to 2-0 (1-0). Swain will travel to Robbinsville on Tuesday.