Mitchell - It had the same setup as years past. Swain has to travel a long distance for the first two rounds of the NCHSAA Team Dual Playoffs. Then after winning the first round, wind up losing to the host team. But this time was different. The Maroon Devils stunned the homestanding and higher seeded Mitchell Mountaineers with a thrilling … [Read more...]
Devils Dominate Dogs in 82-0 Win
Bryson City - Thursday night the Maroon Devil wrestling team flexed their muscles, and did so in a big way. Swain dominated visiting Murphy taking an 82-0 shutout win. The Devils got 7 pins, 6 forfeits and a major decision in racking up their 82 points. In addition to the 14 matches in regulation the two teams also squared off in 3 exhibition … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Down East Henderson 69-12 in Wrestling
Hendersonville - The Maroon Devils took a 69-12 win over East Henderson in wrestling action last week. Samual Green (113), Mackinnley Long (126), Cameron Baines (132), Lucas Brown (138), Jonas Trejo (145), Sam Everhardt (152), Preston Robinson (160), Ian Brooks (170), Cyle Ponchot (182), Jackson Cooper (195), Will Paul (220) and Connor McCoy (285) … [Read more...]
Cameron Baines Named Farley Insurance Player of The Week
Bryson City - Senior running back Cameron Baines has been named the Farley Insurance Player of the Week for his performance against Hayesville. Baines had a career night as he rushed for a career high 43 yards on a career high 8 carries to go along with the first touchdown of his career. Baines (#13) is pictured here with his teammates accepting … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Run Past Jackets For 1st SMC Win
Hayesville - After a week off the Maroon Devils returned to action this past Friday by opening conference play. Swain scored just over a minute and a half into the game and never looked back, cruising to a 48-7 win. The Maroon Devil offense used 8 different running backs in amassing a season high 362 yards on the ground. Bryce Sain led the … [Read more...]