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Joanna McMahan/Swain Schools

Lady Devils volleyball seniors recognized

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Swain Lady Devils hosted Andrews on Thursday night, Oct. 10 and came out with the 3-0 win. Following the win, the Lady Devils are 16-5 on the season and 6-4 in conference, placing them third in the conference.
The women’s teams all joined together and linked hands for a group prayer before the race at Kituwah.

The women’s teams all joined together and linked hands for a group prayer before the race at Kituwah.

Lady Devils are 1st at Payne Memorial Invitational

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
On Saturday, Sept. 21, Swain High School cross country hosted a Smoky Mountain Conference Invitational at Kituwah Mound. The event was named Keith Payne Memorial Invitational in honor of their coach who died unexpectedly of a heart condition in August.

Maroon Devil soccer has back-to-back wins

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
On Wednesday, Sept. 17 the Maroon Devils hosted the Hayesville Yellow Jackets. The Devils came out on top with a 4-2 win over the Yellow Jackets. Freshman Homer Lawless had two goals on the night and the other two goals came from Edwin Lezama and Brendan Lanning.

Swain women’s golf underscores Knights

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
The Swain High Women’s Golf team traveled to Franklin Golf Course for a nine hole match on Sept. 12 to battle Robbinsville. Swain edged Robbinsville with a team score of 161 to 164. Leading the Maroon Devils was Senior Mya Burrows-Kurr posting her lowest round of the season with a 49 (+13).
Swain’s Abraham Pena keeps the momentum going for the Devils after scoring a field goal.

Swain’s Abraham Pena keeps the momentum going for the Devils after scoring a field goal.

Maroon Devils soccer wins two in conference

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Last Wednesday, the Swain High Maroon Devils men’s soccer team traveled to Blue Ridge Early College for a conference matchup. The game started fast with the Bobcats getting two goals in on the Devils. "It's simple mistakes that we cleaned up as the game went on," said head coach Kyndall Cochran.
Swain’s Quarterback Jon Stephenson looks for an opening down the field as he prepares to connect with a receiver.

Swain’s Quarterback Jon Stephenson looks for an opening down the field as he prepares to connect with a receiver.

Tuscola takes Friday 13th win over Devils

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Gary Ayers ayers5315@bellsouth.net   Some people believe Friday the 13th is bad luck. Swain High football fans are probably among them, as a fumbled snap on the games' very first play from scrimmage led to an early 7-0 lead for Tuscola.
Swain golf seniors Rose Carson, Karena Cline, Lola Collins and Mya Burrows-Kurr are pictured.

Swain golf seniors Rose Carson, Karena Cline, Lola Collins and Mya Burrows-Kurr are pictured.

Women’s golf places second and first in two road matches

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
On Thursday, Aug. 29, the Swain High women’s golf team traveled to Lake Junaluska for their first nine hole match of the season against Cherokee. Coach Josh Crisp told the Lady Devils, “There are zero expectations other than to have fun and enjoy being on the course!
Swain High's 2024 soccer team

Swain High's 2024 soccer team

Maroon Devils soccer defeats Bulldogs

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Staff Reports   The Swain High School varsity Maroon Devils soccer team traveled to Murphy on Monday night to take on the Murphy Bulldogs for the first conference game of the season. The Devil defense stepped up to deliver a 1-0 shutout against the Bulldogs.

Blankenship and Baird finish third at regional Friday Night Lights

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Maroon Devil Athletics   Swain High School cross country teams traveled to Kernersville Friday evening, Sept. 6 to compete in Friday Night Lights. A total of 127 schools participated, with almost 4,000 runners competing. The Swain girls finished 19th overall. The boys were 24th as a team.