Asheville - Swain senior Will Paul has been named to the 2nd team Asheville Citizen-Times All WNC Football Squad. Paul was tabbed as a defensive player on the 2nd team. The annual Citizen-Times All WNC Teams is comprised of the best players from WNC and is selected from all classifications of schools. Paul finished with 87 tackles, including 7 … [Read more...]
6 Maroon Devils Tabbed as All SMC; Blankenship Co-Coach of the Year
Bryson City - The Maroon Devils wrapped up their football season a couple of weeks ago, but just this week learned that several players have been honored by the Smoky Mountain Conference. Along with that head coach Neil Blankenship was named the Smoky Mountain Conference Co-Coach of the Year, along with David Gentry (Murphy) and Kent Briggs … [Read more...]
Turnovers Costly as Maroon Devils Season Ends at Bessemer City
Bessemer City - The Maroon Devils saw their season come to a dramatic close this past Friday night, ironically much the same way it started. Turnovers proved costly for the Devils as Bessemer City recorded a 26-21 win to advance to the 3rd round of the 1AA Playoffs. Swain spent much of the night shooting themselves in the foot, so to speak. For … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Build Early Lead And Cruise to 1st Round Win
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...]
Holden Petty Named Farley Insurance Player of the Week
Bryson City - Senior Holden Petty has been named the Farley Insurance Player of the Week for his efforts against Robbinsville. Petty kicked the game winning field goal as Maroon Devils downed Robbinsville 24-21. … [Read more...]