Sylva- The sky was clear and the sun was out when our cross country teams traveled to Western Carolina University last Saturday, September 17th to race in the Great Smoky Mountain Crossfest. This was an invitational meet with several large schools in attendance. With the temperature averaging in the low 80s, the race conditions were as good as it … [Read more...]
Devils Hold Off Highlands To Take 68-58 Win
Highlands - The Maroon Devils bolted to a 31-18 halftime lead, only to see it evaporate in the third quarter. In the end the Devils pulled away in the fourth quarter by outscoring Highlands 24-16 over the final 8 minutes and take the 68-58 road win. Grant Shuler paced Swain with a team high 23 points, to go along with 11 rebounds. 3 steals and … [Read more...]
Panthers Buzzer Beater Downs Devils 56-54
Bryson City - Swain raced out to an early lead outscoring the Panthers 12-6 in the first quarter, but couldn't make it stand up as Franklin downed the Devils 56-54. Silas Raby finished with 10 points, but none were more important than the last 2 points, as it was Raby who hit a driving layup with 3.3 seconds left to give the Panthers the … [Read more...]
Balanced Attack Leads Devils Over Bulldogs
Murphy - The Maroon Devils had 10 different players score, with 6 scoring 5 points or more as they downed Murphy 60-58 Friday in Murphy. Sophomore Brett Treadway paced the Devils with a team high 13 points. Grant Shuler added 9 points and 9 rebounds, while Noah Hicks finished with 8 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists for the Devils. Keshaun … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Build Huge Lead And Hold On For 70-64 Win
Andrews - The Maroon Devils once again built a commanding lead only to watch it evaporate in the 4th quarter. Swain jumped out to a 17-5 start to the game and then extended their lead 23 points through the first three quarters. Andrews outscored the Devils 31-14 over the final 8 minutes, to pull within 6 before the final horn, as the Devils won … [Read more...]