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...]
Track Teams Get Big Meet Experience at Blue Ridge Classic
FAIRVIEW – (Special from Philip Latter) Swain County’s track team sent a partial squad to last Saturday’s Blue Ridge Classic on the campus of A.C. Reynolds High School. With over 35 teams and 1,000 athletes in attendance, it was an excellent opportunity for the Maroon Devils to face off against some of the top competition in the Southeast. The … [Read more...]
Lady Devils 2 Points Away From Upsetting Defending Champion Murphy
ANDREWS – (Special from Philip Latter) The Swain County track teams headed to Andrews last Wednesday, and the Lady Devils came up just short of upsetting the defending conference champions as Murphy prevailed by a score of 121.5 to 120. Andrews placed third with 85.5 points, in front of Highlands (14) and Rosman. The girls were led by freshman … [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...]