Murphy - The Maroon Devils opened their conference schedule on Tuesday with a tri-match against Murphy and Hayesville.  Swain did so in resounding fashion as they blanked Hayesville 79-0 and beat Murphy 66-13. Against Murphy the Devils took wins in 11 of 14 weight classes.  Full results are listed here: 106: Jake Miller (MURP) over Sully … [Read more...]

Sparta - The Maroon Devil wrestling team participated in the Western Regionals this past weekend, which was held at Alleghany High School.  Top 4 finishers in each weight class qualified to advance to the NCHSAA State Championships this coming weekend in Greensboro. Swain had 7 total wrestlers advance by virtue of finishing in the top 4 of their … [Read more...]

Bryson City - For one of the rare occasions, perhaps the first time in school history, the Maroon Devils hosted the Western Regional Championship of the NCHSAA State 1A Dual Team Championships.  The wrestling playoffs form a unique playoff experience as the 4 bracketed teams come together at one location and wrestle a 4 team single elimination … [Read more...]

Bryson City - The Swain High wrestling team had 4 individuals earn Smoky Mountain Conference Championships this past Saturday at the SMC Championships, which were held at Swain. Kale Stephenson scored a decision to take the championship in the 113 pound weight class.  John Parton took the 120 pound championship with a decision.  Austin Jenkins … [Read more...]

Hayesville - Tuesday the Maroon Devils traveled to Hayesville for matches with Hayesville and Cherokee.  Swain flexed their muscles in taking a 83-0 shutout over Hayesville and followed that with a 72-9 win over Cherokee. Full results listed below: Swain County (SWCO) 72.0 Cherokee (CHER) 9.0 106: Kale Stephenson (SWCO) over Selu Swayner … [Read more...]