Bryson City - The Lady Devils continued improved play finally paid off in the form of a win. After jumping out to a 26-11 lead over the game's first 16 minutes, the Lady Devils held off East Henderson to take a 47-42 win. Freshman Lynsey Hicks paced Swain with 13 points, while sophomore Taylor Medlin added 12 in the win. Lydia Sale had a team … [Read more...]
Lady Devils Fall To Highlands 47-45
Bryson City - Despite playing their best all around game of the season the Lady Devils couldn't catch a break last Friday as they fell 47-45 to Highlands. Visiting Highlands took advantage of 30 free throw attempts to build a 13-6 advantage on made free throws for the game in taking the win. Swain had opportunities to tie or take the lead down … [Read more...]
Jordan Cody Selected as All WNC in Football
Bryson City - Swain High's Jordan Cody was selected to the Asheville-Citizen Times' All WNC Football Team for the 2014 season. Cody, a junior, was named as First Team Special Teams Player on the All WNC List. Cody earned All-Smoky Mountain Conference honors after returning 16 punts for 368 yards and four touchdowns (an average of 23.0 yards per … [Read more...]
Lady Devils Fall In Season Opener
Bryson City - Blue Ridge outscored the Lady Devils 18-13 over the game's final 8 minutes to break open a 21-21 game and post a 46-41 win on Tuesday. It was the season opener for the Lady Devils, who were paced by a career high 17 points from senior guard Karie Jones. The Bobcats used the free throw line to their advantage in the fourth quarter, … [Read more...]
Lydia Sale Named SMC Player of the Year for Volleyball
Bryson City - This past week the Smoky Mountain Conference released their All Conference selections in volleyball for the 2014 season. Swain had 6 players who were recognized by the conference as being among the best players in the conference. Swain's senior outside hitter Lydia Sale was recognized as the Player of the Year for her efforts this … [Read more...]