Bryson City - It was a typical Swain Franklin football game Friday night, that featured hard hitting and hard nosed play from both sides. Franklin scored 24 unanswered points before halftime, heading to the break leading 24-0. Swain rallied in the 4th quarter outscoring the Panthers 12-0, but in the end the Panthers took the win 24-12. In the … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Grind Out 33-21 Win
Bryson City - Friday was far from a thing of beauty for the Maroon Devil football team. But, honestly, after two razor sharp performances, they were due one that was less than perfect. Swain posted 26 second quarter points on their way to a 33-21 win over visiting North Henderson. On the night the Devils fumbled the ball away three different … [Read more...]
Weeks Named SMC Lineman of the Year
BRYSON CITY - Swain senior lineman Zach Weeks was named the SMC Lineman of the Year for the 2013 season. Weeks was the anchor for an offensive line that rolled to 6039 total yards, and averaged 37 points per game. In the Maroon Devils grading scheme for offensive lineman Weeks continually grading out 94% or better for his blocking … [Read more...]
Devils Use Strong 2nd Half To Post 31-10 Win
BRYSON CITY - Swain used a strong and physical second half to down a pesky Avery squad in the 2nd round of the NCHSAA 1AA playoffs friday night. The Devils and Vikings finished the 1st half tied at 3. But Swain opened the 2nd half with 2 of their best drives of the season to post 14 unanswered points and pull away for a 31-10 win. On the opening … [Read more...]
Swain Advances With 56-31 Win
BRYSON CITY - Swain used a 42 point first half to cruise to a 56-31 win over East Wilkes in the 1st round of the NCHSAA 1AA playoffs. The Maroon Devils scored 14 points before many of the small crowd of less than a 1000 had settled into their seats. Junior Spencer McCoy ran 29 yards on one of his only two carries of the game, for the Devils first … [Read more...]