Bryson City - The game had all the makings of a couple of earlier losses for the Maroon Devils, as they jumped out to a big lead and then ended up seeing that lead slip away due to severe foul problems. Tuesday the Devils built a 20 point lead only to find themselves once again in deep foul trouble. This time the Devils were able to maintain … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Take 2 Out of 3 in Christmas Tournament
Andrews - The Maroon Devils played three games in the Andrews Christmas Tournament, winning two of those three. Swain downed Copper Basin in the opener 58-36, and then beat Nantahala 72-41 in their final game of the tournament. Hiwassee Dam scored a 72-57 win over Swain in the second game. Game 1 - Swain 58 - Copper Basin 36 - Swain jumped out … [Read more...]
Four Maroon Devils in Double Figures as Devils Top Bobcats
Bryson City - Swain placed four players in double figure scoring Tuesday as they downed Blue Ridge 70-47 in non-conference action. The Maroon Devils were paced by Zeke Bradley with 21 points, then Bradley Vestal and Brier Younce each had 11, while Seth Parker finished with 10. Swain used a balanced approach in terms of rotating players in and out … [Read more...]
Fouls, Fouls and More Fouls
Bryson City - For one of the few times in my career as a coach/journalist, Friday's game with Andrews left me totally speechless. First, it was a good game, and had the potential to have been a great game. Andrews outscored Swain 31-11 over the game's final 8 minutes to take a thrilling 81-80 conference win. As thrilling as the game was, from … [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...]