Bryson City - It was the kind of effort that words do not do justice. Swain, facing huge odds, found a way to take a decisive and impressive 56-39 win over visiting Franklin on Saturday. Heading into the game the Lady Devils were without the services of 3 players, leaving them only 8 players for the game. By halftime the Lady Devils were down to … [Read more...]
1st Place Murphy Takes 84-51 Win Over Lady Devils
Bryson City - Murphy cruised into town on Tuesday with a 12-1 overall record and undefeated in conference play. The Bulldogs wasted little time as they jumped out to a 25 point first quarter and coasted to an 84-51 win over Swain. Murphy's senior center Jessica Buckner paced her team with 18 points and 12 rebounds, while junior guard Aubrey … [Read more...]
Braves Pull Away in 4th to Take 71-63 Over Swain
Cherokee - Cherokee broke open a tight contest to pull away in the 4th quarter taking a touch 71-63 win over the Lady Devils. After three quarters Cherokee held a slim 49-46 lead, then Tori Teesatuskie hit 4 3-point buckets in the fourth to help the Braves pull away. Alissa Smith paced Swain with a team high 16 points, followed by Lynsey Hicks … [Read more...]
Lady Devils Go 3-0 in Andrews Christmas Tournament
Andrews - The Lady Devils had a very successful Christmas, by going undefeated in the Andrews Christmas Tournament. Swain downed Hiwassee Dam, Nantahala, and Copper Basin to cap off their unbeaten tournament. Game 1 Swain 66 - Copper Basin 28 - The Lady Devils jumped out to a 15-5 lead over the game's first 8 minutes, and then cruised to the … [Read more...]
Lady Devils Top Blue Ridge 63-42
Bryson City - Swain used a strong 3rd quarter to build a commanding lead in downing Blue Ridge 63-42 in non-conference action on Tuesday. The Lady Devils outscored the Bobcats 26-10 in the 3rd quarter. Blue Ridge had cut the Swain lead to 6 at the half. Swain's Lynsey Hicks fueled her team with a game high 19 points. Hicks also had 5 steals … [Read more...]