Cherokee - (Special from Philip Latter) On a cool and cloudy afternoon in Cherokee, the Lady Devils put in a phenomenal effort and were rewarded with their first SMC Championship since 2009. The Lady Devils were led by sophomore phenom Maggie Burns. Burns captured individual titles in the long jump (15’5.5”), 400 meters (1:02.89) and 200 … [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...]
Wrestlers Have A Strong Showing At James Orr Invitational
Robbinsville - The James Orr Invitational has become one of the premier wrestling tournaments in Western North Carolina. Annually it brings in wrestlers and teams from all over the western part of North Carolina. Swain High School had several wrestlers who had outstanding showings at the Orr Tournament. Senior Graham Allen finished second … [Read more...]