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...]
Devils Dominate Dogs in 82-0 Win
Bryson City - Thursday night the Maroon Devil wrestling team flexed their muscles, and did so in a big way. Swain dominated visiting Murphy taking an 82-0 shutout win. The Devils got 7 pins, 6 forfeits and a major decision in racking up their 82 points. In addition to the 14 matches in regulation the two teams also squared off in 3 exhibition … [Read more...]
Will Paul Named 2nd Team All WNC
Asheville - Swain senior Will Paul has been named to the 2nd team Asheville Citizen-Times All WNC Football Squad. Paul was tabbed as a defensive player on the 2nd team. The annual Citizen-Times All WNC Teams is comprised of the best players from WNC and is selected from all classifications of schools. Paul finished with 87 tackles, including 7 … [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...]