Bryson City - It took overtime but in the end the Devils prevailed by the score of 85-73 over the visiting Hayesville Yellow Jackets on Tuesday. The two teams tied at 70 at the end of regulation. Swain outscored the Jackets 15-3 in the extra period to take the win. The game went back and forth throughout and featured 8 ties and 15 lead changes. … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Suffer 1st Loss But Stay Hot
Andrews - Swain came off the Christmas break the same way they went into it, red hot. The Devils bolted out to a huge early lead and never looked back in downing Andrews 80-68. While Swain suffered their first loss of the season, they still finished off the Battle of the States Christmas Tournament with a 2-1 record. Tuesday the Devils got a … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Prevail in Instant Classic
Bryson City - Thursday the Maroon Devils and Franklin Panthers engaged in extremely well played and entertaining game. The scored was tied 11 times and the lead changed hands 7 times over the course of the game's 32 minutes. Swain built their biggest lead down the stretch, pulling away to take a 90-82 win over the visiting Panthers. The score … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Make it 7 Straight With 84-63 Win
Bryson City - Swain took their 7th straight win to open the season Tuesday with an 84-63 win over Murphy. Despite being shorthanded due to illness the Maroon Devils never flinched going on a 22-11 run in the 2nd period to pull away from the Bulldogs. Swain was without leading scorer Phinehas Little as well as Brett Treadway, both were out with … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Run Away to Take 4th Straight
Bryson City - Wednesday the Maroon Devils pulled away from a game young Smoky Mountain squad and posted a 85-67 win. Some believe it to be the Devils first win over the Mustangs since 2004. The win marked the Devils 4th straight win to start the season, and was the 3rd time they have reached 80 or more points. The trio of Phinehas Little, Evan … [Read more...]