BRYSON CITY – (Philip Latter)After three years of nothing but away meets, the Maroon Devils men’s track program gave their fans something to cheer about Wednesday at Memorial Stadium by defeating Andrews, Robbinsville, Highlands and Nantahala in Smoky Mountain Conference action. The women tied for first against the same field. Leading the charge … [Read more...]
Lady Devils State Public School Champions With Highest Finish Ever!!
KERNERSVILLE – Her mouth agape, her chest heaving and convulsing in the finisher’s chute from an effort that bordered on dangerous, Kylie Pond looked for anyone who could make sense of what had just happened. On a blustery, cold, wet course, Pond had just run a personal best of 43 seconds. When the sophomore finally found head coach Philip Latter … [Read more...]
Lady Devils Three-peat Taking 3rd Straight SMC Crown
CHEROKEE – (Special from Philip Latter)Even as her lungs burned entering the third mile, Shelby Hyatt refused to let off the pace. The junior – and defending conference runner-up – had been diagnosed with pneumonia two weeks ago, and had suffered through bad workouts and missed runs since then. Now, with her team’s hopes on the line, Hyatt stayed … [Read more...]