Bryson City - Sophomore Ian Brooks has been named the Farley Insurance Player of the Week for the 1st round of the playoffs. Brooks scored a pair of touchdowns, one on offense and one on defense, in the Maroon Devils 42-14 win over Cherryville in the 1st Round of the NCHSAA 1AA Football Playoffs. … [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...]
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 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...]