Bryson City - The Maroon Devils advanced to the 2nd round of the NCHSAA 1AA playoffs this past Friday with a 42-14 win over visiting Cherryville. Swain wasted little time, as they scored all 42 of their points in the 1st half, leaving the field at the half with a 42-0 lead. Cherryville would add their 14 points on two 4th quarter … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Cruise Past Gladiators for 5th Straight Win
Bryson City -It proved to be a tuneup for the playoffs. Swain scored 35 points in the 1st quarter and then cruised to a 41-14 win over the Carolina Gladiators. Swain scored 5 first quarter touchdowns, two coming off of interceptions. Tanner Wiggins and Brier Younce both picked off a Gladiator pass and returned it for a touchdown. Younce also … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Take Thrilling 24-21 Win Over Robbinsville
Robbinsville - The Maroon Devils won their 4th straight last Friday night, this one in dramatic fashion. For the second straight week the Maroon Devils took a clutch conference win on the strength of a field goal. Friday the Devils and Knights looked as though they were headed for overtime, as Robbinsville tied the game at 21 on an Ian Wiggins … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Stun the Bulldogs With 29-27 SMC Win
Bryson City - This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Maroon Devils shocking 27-23 win over Murphy in 1987. While Friday's upset doesn't quite live up to the '87 one, it certainly belongs up there as far as shocking upsets go. Murphy entered Friday's contest ranked 9th (Maxpreps) in the state 1A and as the defending State Champion, with their … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Ride Strong Defensive Effort to 49-14 Win
Rosman - The Maroon Devils built an early lead and then rode a strong performance from their defense to a 49-14 win over Rosman on Friday. Swain gave up 254 yards of offense to the Tigers, but kept them out of the endzone. On the offensive end the Devils doubled up the Tigers with nearly 500 yards of total offense, including a season high 418 … [Read more...]