GREENSBORO – (Special from Philip Latter) On a beautiful mid-May day on the campus of NC A&T University, the Maroon Devils track team closed out the season with their best meet of the year. Coming into the meet ranked sixth in the State, the Maroon Devils put together a fantastic run of performances and ended up placing third overall. The … [Read more...]
Lady Devils Track Team Captures First SMC Championship since 2009; Boys Third
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 men’s track wins first home meet in 3 years; Girls tie for first
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 Finish 2nd at Home Meet
Bryson City - Swain finished with 87 points, good enough for 2nd place behind Robbinsville who finished with 97. Andrews was third with 69 and Highlands 4th with 12. Lydia Sale took home 2 firsts and a second place finish for the Lady Devils. The senior was first in both the 100 meter (13.12) and the long jump (14'8.25"). Sale picked up a … [Read more...]