Bryson City - Friday was far from a thing of beauty for the Maroon Devil football team. But, honestly, after two razor sharp performances, they were due one that was less than perfect. Swain posted 26 second quarter points on their way to a 33-21 win over visiting North Henderson. On the night the Devils fumbled the ball away three different … [Read more...]
Path To State Title For Swain Trio
BRYSON CITY - The Maroon Devils will send three wrestlers to this weekends NCHSAA 1A State Championships. Chris Miller, Russell Bigmeat, and Spencer McCoy will all compete for individual State Championships this weekend. Miller, who is only a freshman will compete in the 126 pound weight class. Bigmeat will wrestle in the 138 pound class, while … [Read more...]
Weeks Named SMC Lineman of the Year
BRYSON CITY - Swain senior lineman Zach Weeks was named the SMC Lineman of the Year for the 2013 season. Weeks was the anchor for an offensive line that rolled to 6039 total yards, and averaged 37 points per game. In the Maroon Devils grading scheme for offensive lineman Weeks continually grading out 94% or better for his blocking … [Read more...]
Swain Advances To Western Finals With 49-14 Win
BRYSON CITY - The Maroon Devils advanced to the NCHSAA 1AA Western Finals for the 3rd straight year. Friday the Devils downed Starmount (10-4) by the score of 49-14. With the win Swain will travel to West Montgomery next Friday to play for the right to go to the State 1AA Championship. It was a banner night for the Devils, who roared out to an … [Read more...]
Devils Use Strong 2nd Half To Post 31-10 Win
BRYSON CITY - Swain used a strong and physical second half to down a pesky Avery squad in the 2nd round of the NCHSAA 1AA playoffs friday night. The Devils and Vikings finished the 1st half tied at 3. But Swain opened the 2nd half with 2 of their best drives of the season to post 14 unanswered points and pull away for a 31-10 win. On the opening … [Read more...]