Bryson City – Monday the Lady Devils hosted Franklin in a non-conference match. Swain, facing a 2-0 deficit and 1 point away from defeat in game 3, roared back to take a thrilling 31-29 win in set 3. The Lady Devils then went on to win the next two sets, 25-18 and 15-12 to take a stunning come from behind win over the Panthers 3 sets to 2.
Repeatedly in game 3 the Lady Devils faced elimination, but time and time again they came up with big plays to stay alive and eventually win one of the most thrilling sets of the season.
Stat Leaders for Swain
Emma Blythe: 11 kills and 11 blocks
Grace Cabe: 9 kills, 12 blocks, 30 digs, and 2 aces
Ashley Winchester: 7 kills, 11 blocks, 18 assist, and 2 aces
Gabby Jones: 23 digs, 2 aces, and 3 kills
JV:
Swain won 2-1
Swain: 19, 25, and 15
Franklin: 25, 13, and 6