Bryson City - Swain County High School is pleased to announce that Kayla McMahan has been hired as head volleyball coach. McMahan served as assistant coach last year under Janet Shuler. After two seasons as head coach Shuler resigned in November. McMahan is a former star athlete at Swain High, where she played on the 2008 State Championship … [Read more...]
Lydia Sale Named SMC Player of the Year for Volleyball
Bryson City - This past week the Smoky Mountain Conference released their All Conference selections in volleyball for the 2014 season. Swain had 6 players who were recognized by the conference as being among the best players in the conference. Swain's senior outside hitter Lydia Sale was recognized as the Player of the Year for her efforts this … [Read more...]
Blankenship One Of The Best Ever
Bryson City - The time has come, it comes for all of us at some point. It is a rare few that get to choose how they end it, especially in the coaching profession. Sonya Blankenship chose her own path and time that she would walk away from coaching at Swain High School. Very fitting for a women who blazed a trail at Swain. This Tuesday will mark … [Read more...]
WNC Interactive Pregame Show for Sept 12
If you haven't seen it yet, check out last weeks WNC Interactive Pregame Show. Exclusive interviews with Coach Neil Blankenship, Coach Sonya Blankenship, and a special Legends feature on Norris "Pee Wee" Jones. http://youtu.be/gU3ZAPVNymc If you or you're business are interested in sponsoring a pregame show please contact us. … [Read more...]
Arkansas Named Player of the Year by SMC
CHEROKEE - Swain standout Valerie Arkansas has been named the Smoky Mountain Conference Player of the Year for the second year in a row. The senior setter paced the Lady Devil offense this season with 767 assists. From the service line Arkansas added 56 aces for Swain. For good measure she also had 34 block assists. "Val had a great season for … [Read more...]