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 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...]
Maroon Devils Ride Strong Defensive Effort to 49-14 Win
Rosman - The Maroon Devils built an early lead and then rode a strong performance from their defense to a 49-14 win over Rosman on Friday. Swain gave up 254 yards of offense to the Tigers, but kept them out of the endzone. On the offensive end the Devils doubled up the Tigers with nearly 500 yards of total offense, including a season high 418 … [Read more...]
Maroon Devils Cap Homecoming With 48-18 Win
Bryson City - Friday the Maroon Devils put together their most complete game of the season as they downed Andrews 48-18. Swain scored in every quarter, didn't turn the ball over and finished the night with only 2 penalties. On top of that the Devils exercised another demon by outscoring Andrews 14-0 in the 3rd quarter. In the first half the … [Read more...]