Sports

Evy Leibfarth kayaks in the Pan American Games held in Santiago, Chile. She earned her second gold medal in women’s canoe slalom K1.

Evy Leibfarth kayaks in the Pan American Games held in Santiago, Chile. She earned her second gold medal in women’s canoe slalom K1.

Evy Leibfarth wins at Pan Am, sets sights on Paris Olympics

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Evy Leibfarth was back home in Swain County last week during a short break between the 2023 season and when winter training starts. The 19-year-old Red Bull sponsored athletes is one of the youngest and most decorated paddlers in the world.
Larry Griffin/SMT Freshman Lelani Queen does the high jump at the home track and field meet on Wednesday, Nov. 15.

Larry Griffin/SMT Freshman Lelani Queen does the high jump at the home track and field meet on Wednesday, Nov. 15.

Maroon Devils track team third at meet

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   The first Maroon Devils Track & Field event on Wednesday, Nov. 15 saw the Devils performing well with several athletes already on track to go to state. The Devils’ team got third overall, with 106 points.
Maroon Devils sophomore Skeet Cook (from left), junior Mason Cochran and sophomore Drew Skaggs run toward the action at the away game in Robbinsville on Friday, Nov. 17

Maroon Devils sophomore Skeet Cook (from left), junior Mason Cochran and sophomore Drew Skaggs run toward the action at the away game in Robbinsville on Friday, Nov. 17

Devils run ends in 3rd round rematch

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   The Maroon Devils varsity football season came to a crushing close on Friday, Nov. 17, as they lost a playoffs game against the Robbinsville Black Knights 30-24.
Kelan McCullough, far right, trains at Spire Academy. His goal is to be the best junior decathlon athlete in the country.

Kelan McCullough, far right, trains at Spire Academy. His goal is to be the best junior decathlon athlete in the country.

Swain football player now junior decathlon

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Kelan McCullough, a promising decathlete from Bryson City, North Carolina is making a name for himself at SPIRE Academy, a student athlete boarding school program. McCullough began his athletic pursuits as a football player before he became a decathlete.
From left, Maroon Devils Corey Stilwell, Josiah Glaspie and Skeet Cook step up the defense in the win over Bessemer City Friday night.

From left, Maroon Devils Corey Stilwell, Josiah Glaspie and Skeet Cook step up the defense in the win over Bessemer City Friday night.

Maroon Devils defeat Bessemer City 42-7

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.
The Lady Devils cross country team came first place

The Lady Devils cross country team came first place

Maroon Devils sweep NCHSAA 1A Western Regional

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Both the Swain County boys’ and girls’ teams finished first in the NCHSAA 1A Western Regional on Saturday, Oct. 28 at Kituwah. The Lady Devils cross country team came first place for the third year running, winning 49 points.
Josh Collins (from left) and Josiah Glaspie get in the fray at the football game in Robbinsville on Friday, Oct. 27, in which the Devils lost 14-8 and broke their winning streak for the season after several games.

Josh Collins (from left) and Josiah Glaspie get in the fray at the football game in Robbinsville on Friday, Oct. 27, in which the Devils lost 14-8 and broke their winning streak for the season after several games.

Maroon Devils football falls 14-8 to Black Knights

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   The Maroon Devils football team’s winning streak was broken Friday, Oct. 27 as they faced down the Robbinsville Black Knights, losing in a close 14-8 away game.
Swain Midget Malakii Otero, 11, prevents a Knights advance.

Swain Midget Malakii Otero, 11, prevents a Knights advance.

Swain Midgets will face Cougars Saturday

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Kevin Hensley editor@thegrahamstar.com   The Swain County Midgets (No. 2, 8-1) were ready for the Robbinsville Midgets (No. 3, 6-3) when the Smokey Mountain Youth Conference semifinal playoffs were held at Smoky Mountain High School in Sylva Saturday.
Swain County High School is proud to announce that senior Carter Hayes has signed to continue his baseball career at Milligan University. In his junior season Carter was the Smoky Mountain Conference Player of the Year. He compiled a.440 batting average to go with 23 RBI and an OPS of 1.282 with 24 walks. Hayes was outstanding behind the plate for the Devils, catching every game and flashing gold glove caliber defense. Pictured, Carter (center) is surrounded by his family as he signs.

Swain County High School is proud to announce that senior Carter Hayes has signed to continue his baseball career at Milligan University. In his junior season Carter was the Smoky Mountain Conference Player of the Year. He compiled a.440 batting average to go with 23 RBI and an OPS of 1.282 with 24 walks. Hayes was outstanding behind the plate for the Devils, catching every game and flashing gold glove caliber defense. Pictured, Carter (center) is surrounded by his family as he signs.

Hayes signs with Milligan University

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Swain County High School is proud to announce that senior Carter Hayes has signed to continue his baseball career at Milligan University. In his junior season Carter was the Smoky Mountain Conference Player of the Year. He compiled a.440 batting average to go with 23 RBI and an OPS of 1.