Bryson City - The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is sponsoring the 1st East/West All-Star Football game. This first of it's kind All-Star game will prominently feature several players from Swain, as well as a few coaches. Swain will be a part of the East squad, which will feature schools from the Smoky Mountain Conference as well as … [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...]
Turnovers Costly as Maroon Devils Season Ends at Bessemer City
Bessemer City - The Maroon Devils saw their season come to a dramatic close this past Friday night, ironically much the same way it started. Turnovers proved costly for the Devils as Bessemer City recorded a 26-21 win to advance to the 3rd round of the 1AA Playoffs. Swain spent much of the night shooting themselves in the foot, so to speak. For … [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...]