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Maroon Devils season concludes

Maroon Devils season concludes

Maroon Devil football season ends in 1st playoff round

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Gary Ayers ayers5315@bellsouth.net   In the 1A West bracket with several mediocre football teams, the Maroon Devils saw its frustrating season come to an end. In the first round of the NCHSAA playoffs the #29 seed Maroon Devils lost to the #4 seed Eastern Randolph Wildcats 49-0.
Arizona Blankenship, a Swain High senior, signed her letter of intent to attend Central Arkansas University and run cross country and track in a ceremony at the Swain High gym on Friday, Nov. 15. She's pictured here with her parents, Sonya and Neil.

Arizona Blankenship, a Swain High senior, signed her letter of intent to attend Central Arkansas University and run cross country and track in a ceremony at the Swain High gym on Friday, Nov. 15. She's pictured here with her parents, Sonya and Neil.

Blankenship signs with Central Arkansas

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Gary Ayers ayers5315@bellsouth.net   One of Swain’s and the state’s most decorated athletes, Arizona Blankenship, signed to compete at the next level with an athletic college scholarship with the University of Central Arkansas Bears in a signing ceremony held at the high school gym Friday, Nov.
From left, Maroon Devil defense Noah Brown (50) and Drew Scaggs (55) slow the Black Knights down during the home game this past Friday.

From left, Maroon Devil defense Noah Brown (50) and Drew Scaggs (55) slow the Black Knights down during the home game this past Friday.

Regular season wraps up with Knights 17-0 win over Devils

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Gary Ayers ayers5315@bellsouth.net   A common theme prevailed in the last game of the regular season for the Maroon Devils: poor offensive execution, costly turnovers and a sporadic kicking game led to a 17-0 loss to Robbinsville before a slim crowd at Swain Memorial Stadium.
Swain High School Lady Devils cross-country team won their fourth consecutive 1A NCHSAA state title Saturday. Lady Devil runners Arizona Blankenship took a first-place win and Annie Lewis earned second.

Swain High School Lady Devils cross-country team won their fourth consecutive 1A NCHSAA state title Saturday. Lady Devil runners Arizona Blankenship took a first-place win and Annie Lewis earned second.

Lady Devils win 4th consecutive state title

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Gary Ayers ayers5315@bellsouth.net   The Swain girls won an impressive fourth consecutive cross country 1A state championship Saturday at the Ivey Redmon Sports Complex at Kernersville led by three of the top eight finishers while the Maroon Devil boys team  finished eighth.
Maroon Devil Corey Stillwell on the carry early in the game against the Braves.

Maroon Devil Corey Stillwell on the carry early in the game against the Braves.

Cherokee takes the win over Devils football

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Gary Ayers ayers5315@bellsouth.net     The Maroon Devils led for most of three quarters but three fourth-quarter turnovers and strong running by Brandon Santiago helped Cherokee score 20 unanswered fourth quarter points for a 27-14 win.
The Lady Devils celebrate after a victory against Cherokee Lady Braves.

The Lady Devils celebrate after a victory against Cherokee Lady Braves.

Lady Devils volleyball season concludes in 2nd playoff round

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Gary Ayers ayers5315@bellsouth.net   The Lady Devils of Swain High saw their successful volleyball season come to an end after a four-hour bus ride last Thursday to Asheboro, N.C. as Uwharre Charter won the second round playoff match in three sets, 25-17, 25-15 and 25-14.
The Swain High School Maroon Devils soccer team recognized its seniors at the Monday night game. This year’s seniors are, from left: Clayton Shuler, James Sanchez, Maclane Whorton, Brendan Lanning, Mason Moore, Max Wilmot, Edwin Lezama and Oliver Reyes. Not pictured: Andrae Aguilera.

The Swain High School Maroon Devils soccer team recognized its seniors at the Monday night game. This year’s seniors are, from left: Clayton Shuler, James Sanchez, Maclane Whorton, Brendan Lanning, Mason Moore, Max Wilmot, Edwin Lezama and Oliver Reyes. Not pictured: Andrae Aguilera.

Swain Soccer team wins big on Senior Night

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The Swain High School Maroon Devils soccer team hosted the Cherokee Braves on Monday night for Senior Night. The Maroon Devils would take the 8-0 win. Before the game, the team’s nine seniors were recognized for their contributions to the soccer program.
Maroon Devil Zeke Glaspie, junior, eyes the end zone in the away game against the Bulldogs.

Maroon Devil Zeke Glaspie, junior, eyes the end zone in the away game against the Bulldogs.

Too many turnovers for Maroon Devil football

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Gary Ayers ayers5315@bellsouth.net   The Swain County High School Maroon Devils varsity football team played one of their best games this season on Friday, but four turnovers proved to be too much to overcome against the league’s best team, and arch rival Murphy prevailed 31-14.
The Swain High Lady Devils dominated the Smoky Mountain Conference Cross Country championships. Swain will host the Western Regional Champions at Kituwah on Saturday, Oct. 26.

The Swain High Lady Devils dominated the Smoky Mountain Conference Cross Country championships. Swain will host the Western Regional Champions at Kituwah on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Cross country ladies out run the competition

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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
The Swain High ladies Cross Country team ran away from the field and dominated the Smoky Mountain Conference Cross Country championships while the men came in second during the events held at Kituwah. Swain women scored 21 points to win a fifth straight SMC title.