Newland - On top of a banner season the Maroon Devil wrestling team had another great showing, this time sending a school record 7 wrestlers to the NCHSAA State Championships this coming weekend. Swain wrestlers who qualified included - Mac Long (120), Sam Everhardt (145), Cody Long (170), Cyle Ponchot (182), Jake Langston (195), Will Paul (220) … [Read more...]
Black Knights Take Conference Title
Bryson City - It came down to a showdown between the Smoky Mountain Conference's two unbeaten (in conference play) teams to decide the championship Thursday. Swain jumped out of the gate early, winning the first 3 matches, but it was Robbinsville who would finish, as they took the next 7 matches. Swain would finally break the run with a major … [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...]
Maroon Devils 14th at Western Regionals
Asheville - The Maroon Devils finished 14th as a team at the NCHSAA Western Regional Cross Country Championships this past weekend. Lincoln Charter took top honors, followed closely by Hayesville. Swain High Results: EVENT PLACE ATHLETE GRADE RESULT POINTS M 5000m 54 Brendan Ulaner 11 20:10.03 49 M 5000m 56 Dhruv Senghani 9 20:15.75 51 M … [Read more...]