HIGHLANDS, NC - Highlands, Matthew Maennle hit 12 of 19 free throws and scored 23 points to help Swain to a 69-59 win at Highlands. On the night the Devils shot 53% from the floor, including 43% from behind the three point arc, in posting the win. Greg Tisho pulled down a season high 16 rebounds to go along with 11 points, while Colby Hyatt … [Read more...]
Update From New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS, LA - Posted Sunday, Jan 9th - Just finished our last rehearsal here. Dress rehearsal in the morning at the Superdome! When the routine begins we have girls on both 45 yard lines at the middle and back. Madilyn Wike is on the 50 in the middle. Then the line breaks and some of the girls come to the front. When the stunt groups form in … [Read more...]
Clapsaddle Gets 1st Win
ROSMAN, NC - Rosman, The Lady Devils shot 68% from the free throw line in the second half and were able to hold off Rosman and win their first game of the season by the score of 72-68. Jordan Maples paced Swain with 20 points, while Nikki Cody added a season high 11 points and Elizabeth Bible added 10 points for the Devils. Maples also dished out a … [Read more...]
Pattillo Steps Down As Football Coach
BRYSON CITY, NC - Swain County High School Head Coach Sam Pattillo has stepped down as football coach. Pattillo cited wanting to take on more Central Office responsibilities as his reason for stepping down. In his 3 years at the helm he had a 31-10 overall record with 2 Smoky Mountain Conference Championships and one State Title to his credit. He … [Read more...]
Cheerleaders At BCS Championship Game
NEW ORLEANS, National - A group of Swain High School cheerleaders performed at the BCS National Championship game Monday night. The girls, along with 18 other squads from across the nation, performaed during the haltime show of the Alabama LSU National Championship game from New Orleans. … [Read more...]