2016-17
Ice Cold Shooting Dooms Maroon Devils
Bryson City - It wasn't suppose to end this way, not storybook seasons. The Maroon Devils were supposed go all the way and end their dream season with a championship. But when the final horn sounded Thursday the Maroon Devils found themselves eliminated from the playoffs. Albemarle took a 58-50 win to advance to the 3rd round of the state … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Survive 1st Round Scare
Bryson City - The Maroon Devils took their first lead since the opening minutes at roughly the three minute mark in the fourth quarter on a Darren Blankenship layup. From there the Devils held off a pesky East Surry squad to take an 86-81 1st round win in the NCHSAA 1A basketball playoffs. East used a 21-11 run in the second quarter to pull away … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Clinch SMC Crown With Win Over Cherokee
Cherokee - Round 2 went to the Devils Friday night. The Swain student body contributed in a big way, with a large showing which included signs and dressing in Swain gear. Swain's students did a fantastic job making their presence in the game felt. "That's what Swain County is all about," commented head coach Scotty McMahan following the win. … [Read more...]