Bryson City - The Maroon Devils opened their season and conference play last Friday with a thrilling 93-86 come from behind win over Robbinsville. The Black Knights built an 11 point lead over the 1st three quarters and entered the final period of play leading 65-54. But Swain erupted for a 39 point third quarter on their way to the win. In … [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 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...]