Cherryville - Cherryville scored 5 runs in each of the first two innings on their way to a 17-0 win over the Maroon Devils in the 1st round of the NCHSAA baseball playoffs. The Ironmen pitchers combined to limit Swain to only 1 hit for the game. Derek Fortner doubled for the Maroon Devils. Swain committed 7 errors for the game. … [Read more...]
Franklin Downs Devils in Season Opener
Franklin - The Maroon Devils opened their baseball season Tuesday at Franklin. Franklin scored in every inning but the 3rd on their way to a 9-0 win. For the Maroon Devils it was an interesting opening to their season, as they had only one outdoor practice and no chance to take infield prior to Tuesday, due to weather and poor field conditions. … [Read more...]
Resilient Maroon Devils Win on Road Downing Whiteville 35-24
Whiteville - The Maroon Devils proved to be resilient in their win over Whiteville on Friday. Whiteville entered the contest as the #3 seed in the West, and featured one of the best running backs in the 1A ranks. Swain, on the other hand, appeared to be stumbling into the third round following a poor performance against Avery. The Maroon Devils … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Roll to Impressive 56-36 Win
Bryson City - Halloween is usually a night where strange things happen, and that certainly was the case in the Maroon Devils 56-36 win over Rosman. Going into the game the Maroon Devil defense had not yielded 35 points in their previous three conference wins combined. While the defenses suffered Friday the offenses were down right … [Read more...]
Devils Blank Wildcats 42-0
Andrews - The Maroon Devils got down right defensive Friday night in notching a 42-0 win over Andrews. Swain exploded for 21 unanswered second quarter points to build a commanding 28-0 halftime lead. Offensively the Devils got 3 touchdowns, but got 3 more from defense and special teams, and had one defensive touchdown called back. Angel Bowers … [Read more...]