Bryson City – Swain tipped off their 2019-20 basketball schedule this past Friday by hosting Andrews. The Maroon Devils got off to a solid start, building a 20-13 lead through the 1st quarter of play. Andrews scortched the nets in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Swain 34-7 to build a 47-27 hafltime advantage and cruise to a 90-69 Smoky Mountain Conference win.
It was a tough way for the Maroon Devils to start their season. Andrews is one of the favorites in the conference this year. Junior guard Kabe Ellis scored 41 points to lead the Wildcats, Ellis scored 25 points before halftime, with most of them coming in the Wildcats red hot 2nd quarter.
Junior Noel Wolf paced Swain with a team high 25 points, while senior Nick Millsaps pulled down 8 rebounds before fouling out with 6 minutes remaining in the game.