Denver - The storybook ending had the Lady Devils winning a State 1A Championship, and sending Sonya Blankenship out in style. But, unfortunately, storybook endings rarely happen in life. Lincoln Charter School ended the Lady Devils dream season Saturday in the Western Regional Semi-finals by the scores of 25-14, 25-20, and 27-25. As for sending … [Read more...]
Lydia Sale Verbally Commits to Belmont Abbey
Bryson City - Senior volleyball standout Lydia Sale has verbally committed to continue her volleyball career at Belmont Abbey. Sale, an outside hitter for the Lady Devils, has a team high 231 kills on the season. An all around player Sale has 291 digs from the back row, extending her back row play she also has 293 service receptions. Last season … [Read more...]
Lady Devils Down Robbinsville Inch Closer To SMC Crown
Bryson City - Tuesday Swain moved one step closer to a Smoky Mountain Conference Championship with a 3-0 sweep of Robbinsville. The win all but ended Robbinsville's hopes for a conference championship, leaving them with 3 conference losses. Swain travels to Rosman on Thursday and the winner of that match will, in all likelihood, secure at least a … [Read more...]
Lady Devils Move to 7-1 On The Season
Bryson City - Swain ventured out of the Smoky Mountain Conference for a match with Smoky Mountain Monday. The Lady Devils took a 3-1 win by the scores of 25-16, 24-26, 25-22, and 25-19. Junior setter Autumn Brown dished out 38 assists in setting up the Lady Devil offense. Karie Jones (27 digs) and Lydia Sale (22 digs) patrolled the back line. … [Read more...]
Lady Devils Shine in Huge Early Season Win
Bryson City - There is a long and rich history when it comes to Smoky Mountain Conference volleyball. Almost every bit of it involves Swain and Rosman. The two bitter rivals got together Tuesday for yet another classic in their long line of meetings. Both teams entered the contest with 5-1 records and were unbeaten in conference play. When the … [Read more...]