Bryson City - The following Swain athletes have been named Honorable Mention All Smoky Mountain Conference in their respective sports: Bryce Sain, Colby Kirkland and Thomas Allen (football); Aiden Pond (soccer); Ashton Younce and Kaitlin Anthony (volleyball); Emily Ulaner and Austin SanSouci (cross country). … [Read more...]
2nd Seed Mitchell Ends Maroon Devils Season
Spruce Pine - The number 2 seeded Mitchell Mountaineers ended the Maroon Devils title hopes last Friday. Mitchell broke open a close game by scoring 17 unanswered points in the 2nd quarter to take a commanding 24-0 lead into halftime. Swain scored their lone touchdown in the 3rd quarter before falling 38-6. The Maroon Devils could not take … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Advance to 3rd Round With 38-12 Win
Bessemer City - The Maroon Devils traveled to Bessemer City this past Friday, for the 2nd round of the NCHSAA 1AA football playoffs. It was business as usual for Neil Blankenship and his Maroon Devils, as they turned in another dominating performance. Using a brutal rushing attack and a stingy defense the Devils cruised to a 38-12 win to advance … [Read more...]
Swain Hosts Maroon Devil Invitational Wrestling Tournament
Bryson City - Swain hosted their first ever Maroon Devil Invitational Wrestling Championships this past Saturday. The Maroon Devils had a strong showing despite being without the football players. On the ladie's side the Devils had 5 first place finishes to go with 2 second place finishes, while on the men's side Swain has 1 first place and 2 … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Dominate Union Academy in 1st Round
Bryson City - The Maroon Devils notched Swain's 30th straight 1st round home win on Friday. Much like many of the other 30 over the years, it was in dominating fashion. Swain would build a 47-0 lead through the first three quarters before visiting Union Academy scored. In the end the Devils would, pick up their 19th straight home playoff win … [Read more...]