Bryson City - The game had all the makings of a couple of earlier losses for the Maroon Devils, as they jumped out to a big lead and then ended up seeing that lead slip away due to severe foul problems. Tuesday the Devils built a 20 point lead only to find themselves once again in deep foul trouble. This time the Devils were able to maintain … [Read more...]
Braves Down Devils 65-51 in Conference Play
Cherokee - Cherokee used an 22-10 run over the game's final 8 minutes to pull away Tuesday and take a 65-51 win over Swain. The game itself was close the whole way, until the Braves made their run down the stretch. Gaige Southards lead Swain with 16 points, while Bradley Vestal chipped in 11. … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Take 2 Out of 3 in Christmas Tournament
Andrews - The Maroon Devils played three games in the Andrews Christmas Tournament, winning two of those three. Swain downed Copper Basin in the opener 58-36, and then beat Nantahala 72-41 in their final game of the tournament. Hiwassee Dam scored a 72-57 win over Swain in the second game. Game 1 - Swain 58 - Copper Basin 36 - Swain jumped out … [Read more...]
Four Maroon Devils in Double Figures as Devils Top Bobcats
Bryson City - Swain placed four players in double figure scoring Tuesday as they downed Blue Ridge 70-47 in non-conference action. The Maroon Devils were paced by Zeke Bradley with 21 points, then Bradley Vestal and Brier Younce each had 11, while Seth Parker finished with 10. Swain used a balanced approach in terms of rotating players in and out … [Read more...]
Fouls, Fouls and More Fouls
Bryson City - For one of the few times in my career as a coach/journalist, Friday's game with Andrews left me totally speechless. First, it was a good game, and had the potential to have been a great game. Andrews outscored Swain 31-11 over the game's final 8 minutes to take a thrilling 81-80 conference win. As thrilling as the game was, from … [Read more...]