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 Cap Homecoming With 48-18 Win
Bryson City - Friday the Maroon Devils put together their most complete game of the season as they downed Andrews 48-18. Swain scored in every quarter, didn't turn the ball over and finished the night with only 2 penalties. On top of that the Devils exercised another demon by outscoring Andrews 14-0 in the 3rd quarter. In the first half the … [Read more...]
Braves Big 3rd Quarter Dooms Devils
Bryson City - For the Maroon Devils this past Friday's game against Cherokee was a tale of two halves, well a tale of one quarter to be more accurate. Cherokee broke open a close game with a 25 point 3rd quarter that sent them to a 45-7 win over Swain. Going into the game the Maroon Devils were well aware of the Braves big strike capability, but … [Read more...]
Turnovers Doom Devils Again
Hendersonville - The Maroon Devils stood toe-to-toe with North Henderson Friday night, but it in the end it would be turnovers that proved costly for the Devils. Swain battled back to pull within a touchdown in the 4th quarter. With all the momentum on the Devils side they were driving for what might have been a touchdown to tie the game, only to … [Read more...]