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...]
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...]
Maroon Devils Take Thrilling 24-21 Win Over Robbinsville
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 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...]
Panthers 3rd Quarter Fuels 42-21 Win Over Devils
Franklin - At the half the home standing Franklin Panthers held a 14-7 advantage, but the second half would be a totally different game. Franklin pounded the Maroon Devil defense with a relentless running game. In doing so they got 3 touchdown runs, 1 from Grant Stiles and 2 from Brock Kloepple, on their way to a 35-7 advantage by the end of the … [Read more...]