Bryson City - Individual rankings released this week for wrestlers in each weight class and each classification included 3 Swain wrestlers, and one glaring omission. Craig Cutshaw is the highest ranked Maroon Devil. The senior comes in at 3rd in the state in the 220 pound weight class. Cutshaw has a 24-5 overall record on the season. Chris … [Read more...]
Swain Advances to 2nd Round Team Duals
Bryson City - The Maroon Devils made the most out of hosting a NCHSAA team dual 1st round match. Swain jumped on top early and then pulled away to take a 57-24 win over visiting Cherryville. With the win the Devils advance to the 2nd round Thursday, most likely at Mitchell. Swain found themselves trailing 15-18 after the first six matches, but … [Read more...]
Devils Down Cherokee in SMC Wrestling
Bryson City - Swain got 5 pins to go along with 5 forfeits on their way to a 64-18 win over Cherokee last week. The biggest story of the night was Spencer McCoy in the 225 pound weight class. McCoy pinned his man with 43 seconds left in the first period. At the time McCoy was ahead 10-1 on points. McCoy's return now means that the Maroon Devils … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Pin Franklin 73-3 in Wrestling Action
Bryson City - The Maroon Devils used a strong performance to down an undermanned Franklin squad on Tuesday by the score of 73-3. Franklin gave up forfeits in 6 weight classes. Swain got pins in 5 of the final 7 matches of the night in posting the win. The match started with the 106 weight class, where Jake Radford picked up a forfeit for … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Roll to 66-18 Win Over Hayesville
Bryson City - The Maroon Devils used solid performances from their most experienced wrestlers to post a 66-18 conference win over Hayesville Tuesday. Swain started with 5 forfeit wins, but dropped the two lone matches with the Jackets. Chris Miller (138), Austin Padilla (145), Graham Allen (152), and Ross Ensley (182) changed all of that by … [Read more...]