Robbinsville - The James Orr Invitational has become one of the premier wrestling tournaments in Western North Carolina. Annually it brings in wrestlers and teams from all over the western part of North Carolina. Swain High School had several wrestlers who had outstanding showings at the Orr Tournament. Senior Graham Allen finished second … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Take Close Win Over Murphy 34-33
Murphy - It was the narrowest of margins, but the Maroon Devils got just enough Wednesday to down Murphy 34-33 in conference wrestling action. Swain got decisions from Jarod Southards (126), Chris Miller (138), and Ross Ensley in taking the win. Graham Allen (152), Austin Padilla (145), and Corbin Wildcatt (285) took wins by pin in their … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Pin Franklin 73-3 in Wrestling Action
Bryson City - The Maroon Devils used a strong performance to down an undermanned Franklin squad on Tuesday by the score of 73-3. Franklin gave up forfeits in 6 weight classes. Swain got pins in 5 of the final 7 matches of the night in posting the win. The match started with the 106 weight class, where Jake Radford picked up a forfeit for … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Go 3-2 at Enka This Weekend In Wrestling
Candler - The Maroon Devils finished 3-2 overall at the Enka Invitational Wrestling Tournament this past weekend. Swain took wins over Andrews, Asheville, and East Henderson, while dropping matches to Walhala and host Enka. Senior Graham Allen (152 pound) and junior Ross Ensley (170) had great weekends, as both went undefeated for the … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Roll to 66-18 Win Over Hayesville
Bryson City - The Maroon Devils used solid performances from their most experienced wrestlers to post a 66-18 conference win over Hayesville Tuesday. Swain started with 5 forfeit wins, but dropped the two lone matches with the Jackets. Chris Miller (138), Austin Padilla (145), Graham Allen (152), and Ross Ensley (182) changed all of that by … [Read more...]