Bryson City - Swain County High School is pleased to announce that senior Graham Allen will continue his wrestling career at Belmont Abbey College in Charlotte. Allen finished a stellar senior season with a 33-5 overall record and as the NCHSAA State Runner-up in the 152 pound weight class. In his four year wrestling career at Swain Allen was … [Read more...]
Spencer McCoy Named All WNC
Bryson City - Spencer McCoy has topped off his magical senior wrestling season by being named to the All WNC team. McCoy (22-0) was an NCHSAA 1-A champion for the third consecutive year despite missing the first two months of the season with a knee injury. He also won his weight class at the Smoky Mountain and 1-A Western Regional tournaments. … [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...]
Smoky Mountain Conference Champions!!
Rosman - The Smoky Mountain Conference wrestling regular season championship came down to Swain and Rosman. The two teams finished the regular season with a dandy. In the end the Maroon Devils took a 45-30 win over the Tigers to claim the Smoky Mountain Conference Regular Season Championship. It is the Devils first wrestling conference … [Read more...]
Devils Take Crucial SMC Win Over Robbinsville 42-26
Robbinsville - Tuesday was about as big a regular season match as you could ask for, as Swain traveled to Robbinsville, with first place on the line. The Maroon Devils got stellar performances as they downed the Black Knights 42-26 and vaulted themselves into serious contention for a SMC crown. Jake Radford got things started for the Devils … [Read more...]