Maroon Devil senior Josiah Glaspie makes a jump at the game against North Buncombe on Thursday, Dec. 28.
Swain Maroon Devils Varsity football team had a stand out season in 2022-2023. Under the leadership of Coach Sherman Holt, they defeated all the competition with the exception of the Robbinsville Black Knights.
The Maroon Devils and Lady Devils wrestling team had a great night as they were both able to defeat opponents from the Mitchell High Mountaineers. The girls’ team is currently undefeated this season.
Sophomore Zeke Glaspie performs the high jump at the Dec. 7 track meet. He got a mark of 18-11, coming in first place at the meet.
Sophomore Marlee Hicks prepares to shoot the ball at the game Tuesday, Dec. 5.
Maroon Devil Reese Winchester takes hold of the ball and gets ready to shoot at Tuesday’s game against the Eagles.
The Lady Devils win gold at the War Eagle Duals
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com The Maroon Devils basketball team got off to a rousing start Tuesday night, Nov. 28, as they defeated the Smoky Mountain Mustangs in a close 64-58 game in which the scoring for both teams kept going until the final seconds. The team played strong, passing the ball in long formations with a quickness of the foot and throws made from all angles. The Mustangs were an even match as the teams fought hard over the ball, maneuvering, keeping tight hands as opponent
Marlee Hicks runs at the track & field meet at Swain County High that took place Nov. 15.
Swain wrestler Layla Alonzo grapples on the mat at the Maroon Devil Invitational, taking place Nov. 18.