Murphy - Swain took down Murphy 51-21 Tuesday in Smoky Mountain Conference action. The Devils started with wins from Will Paul (195), Craig Cutshaw (220), Corbin Wildcatt (285), Nate Brock (106), and Jake Radford (113) and never looked back in taking the win from Murphy. Swain has the James Orr Tournament this weekend and then travels to Rosman … [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 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...]
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...]