Admit it, if you were at the game Friday, you thought about leaving after the first quarter. It’s ok, I am sure you are not alone. Fortunately most everyone chose to stay, and by doing so witnessed the greatest comeback in the long and illustrious history of Swain High football, as the Devils overcame a 28-0 first quarter deficit to take a 37-35 … [Read more...]
Devils Advance to Western Regional Finals
The Maroon Devil led for exactly 55 seconds of Friday’s third round playoff game with Mitchell. But, luckly for the Devils it was the final 55 seconds in which they held the lead. Swain used one of the most dominating quarters of their season to erase 4 fumbles and an interception and take a 28-21 win over the top seeded Mountaineers and advance … [Read more...]
Swain Takes 28-7 Win, Advance In 1AA Playoffs
Friday the Maroon Devils used a 20 point fourth quarter to break open a tight 8-6 contest and cruise to a 28-6 win over visiting West Wilkes in the second round of the NCHSAA 1AA playoffs. The game itself proved to be a game of halves, if you will, with West Wilkes controlling the tempo of the first half the Maroon Devils taking full control in … [Read more...]