Mitchell - It had the same setup as years past. Swain has to travel a long distance for the first two rounds of the NCHSAA Team Dual Playoffs. Then after winning the first round, wind up losing to the host team. But this time was different. The Maroon Devils stunned the homestanding and higher seeded Mitchell Mountaineers with a thrilling … [Read more...]
Black Knights Take Conference Title
Bryson City - It came down to a showdown between the Smoky Mountain Conference's two unbeaten (in conference play) teams to decide the championship Thursday. Swain jumped out of the gate early, winning the first 3 matches, but it was Robbinsville who would finish, as they took the next 7 matches. Swain would finally break the run with a major … [Read more...]
Jonas Trejo Named Most Outstanding Wrestler at War Eagle Classic
Hendersonville - Swain's Jonas Trejo was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler at the East Henderson War Eagle Classic this past weekend. Trejo, a sophomore for the Devils, finished the weekend with a perfect 4-0 record. On top of that he took all four matches by pin. In three matches Trejo wrestled in the 138 weight class and in the fourth he … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Down East Henderson 69-12 in Wrestling
Hendersonville - The Maroon Devils took a 69-12 win over East Henderson in wrestling action last week. Samual Green (113), Mackinnley Long (126), Cameron Baines (132), Lucas Brown (138), Jonas Trejo (145), Sam Everhardt (152), Preston Robinson (160), Ian Brooks (170), Cyle Ponchot (182), Jackson Cooper (195), Will Paul (220) and Connor McCoy (285) … [Read more...]