Bryson City - Rarely do big games live up to the hype that usually precedes them, but Thursday's showdown between the top two teams in the Smoky Mountain Conference was all that and then some. Swain and Cherokee both entered the contest unbeaten in SMC play. The Braves used a solid first quarter to take a 70-68 win over Swain, in front of … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Roll to 18th Win of the Season
Bryson City - The Maroon Devils came out firing on all cylinders taking a 26-5 first quarter lead and then cruising to an easy 86-25 win over visiting Blue Ridge. Despite being without two starters the Devils showed no ill effects, jumping out to the huge early lead. Swain got 38 points from their bench as every player scored on the night. The … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Score Season High 109
Rosman - The Devils headed into Friday's conference game with 3rd place Rosman looking to distance themselves even further from the Tigers. Mission accomplished. Swain bolted out to a 12 point lead after the first quarter outscoring the Tigers 25-13. Then in the second quarter the Devils scored a season high 36 points making the score at the … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Cruise to Easy 73-40 Win
Cashiers - The Maroon Devils jumped out to a 18-6 first quarter lead and never looked back in taking a 73-40 win over Blue Ridge on Wednesday. Swain played without starters Clayton Catolster and Evan Bradley, but it didn't slow down their attack as the Devils had four players in double figure scoring. Seth Parker paced Swain with a team high 14 … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Grind Out Brutal Win
Bryson City - When you are having the type of season the Maroon Devils are, every win will not be a thing of beauty. Tuesday was definitely not as the Devils took a 85-63 conference win over Robbinsville. The cost was high for the Devils though as they finished the game without two starters, who left with injuries. Clayton Catolster left the … [Read more...]