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Photo/Kevin Hensley. #16 Druw Cody targets his receiver in the first half of the Swain - Robbinsville game October 3.

Photo/Kevin Hensley. #16 Druw Cody targets his receiver in the first half of the Swain - Robbinsville game October 3.

Swain falls to Robbinsville on the final play

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Nick Nichols SMT Sports    Swain traveled to Robbinsville Friday, Oct. 3 to take on the Black Knights in an always highly contested Smoky Mountain Conference game. The Black Knights pulled off the 23-20 win by kicking a 27 yard field goal as the clock expired.
Submitted photos. Left to right: Rylee Rawls, Kennedy Anthony, Kinsley Hyatt, Carley Teesateskie, Molleigh Woodard, Ashly Huertas Acosta, Haley Teesateskie.

Submitted photos. Left to right: Rylee Rawls, Kennedy Anthony, Kinsley Hyatt, Carley Teesateskie, Molleigh Woodard, Ashly Huertas Acosta, Haley Teesateskie.

Seniors shine on the court

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Leah Pacey Coach   The Swain Volleyball program is in their final week of games for the regular season. Tuesday night, Swain celebrated seven seniors in their program.
Submitted photo. The Maroon Devils celebrate a win over the Tri-County Jaguars.

Submitted photo. The Maroon Devils celebrate a win over the Tri-County Jaguars.

Maroon Devils secure 3-0 win over Jaguars

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Kyndall Cochran Coach   The Swain County Maroon Devils hit the road this past week, traveling to Murphy High School to take on the Tri-County Jaguars. After a strong performance last week, the Devils were eager to build on that momentum and players did not disappoint.
Submitted photo. Haley Teesateskie (front, left to right), Jamy-lyn Teesateskie, Ryan Ellis, Cara Aldridge and Kennedy Anthony; Molleigh Woodard (back, left to right), Brylee Shuler, Jade Jenkins, Bella Green, Carley Teesateskie, Reese Ammons, Kinsley Hyatt, Rylee Rawls, Allie Stephenson dress in pink to support cancer awareness Sept. 25.

Submitted photo. Haley Teesateskie (front, left to right), Jamy-lyn Teesateskie, Ryan Ellis, Cara Aldridge and Kennedy Anthony; Molleigh Woodard (back, left to right), Brylee Shuler, Jade Jenkins, Bella Green, Carley Teesateskie, Reese Ammons, Kinsley Hyatt, Rylee Rawls, Allie Stephenson dress in pink to support cancer awareness Sept. 25.

Devils win at Block Out Cancer night

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Leah Pacey Coach   Swain High Volleyball hosted its Block Out Cancer game last Thursday against the Rosman Tigers – an evening of community and volleyball. Donations and t-shirt sales from the event totaled $1,526, which will go directly to individuals battling cancer.
Submitted photo. The team celebrates a goal as Yuriel De La Cruz #11 scored a PK against Blue Ridge.

Submitted photo. The team celebrates a goal as Yuriel De La Cruz #11 scored a PK against Blue Ridge.

Maroon Devils battle to double overtime draw against Yellow Jackets

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Kyndall Cochran Swain Soccer Coach   The Maroon Devils traveled to face the Hayesville Yellow Jackets on Sept. 22 for a 4 p.m. kickoff. After two overtimes, the match ended in a 0–0 draw, but the game was far from boring. Swain created several strong opportunities on goal.
Photos/George Musil.   Running back Sylas Stanberry (5) carries the ball down field.

Photos/George Musil.   Running back Sylas Stanberry (5) carries the ball down field.

Swain overpowers Andrews 55-0  

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Nick Nichols SMT Sports   The Andrews Wildcats traversed Topton Mountain and negotiated the Nantahala Gorge to Bryson City Friday, Sept. 19, to engage the Swain County Maroon Devils in the first Smoky Mountain Conference battle for both teams.
Outside hitter, Ashly Huertas Acosta (#3), goes up for the attack during Tuesday night’s 2-0 win against Highlands.

Outside hitter, Ashly Huertas Acosta (#3), goes up for the attack during Tuesday night’s 2-0 win against Highlands.

Teams step up to deliver wins

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Leah Pacey Volleyball Coach   The Swain County volleyball teams traveled to Murphy last week and swept the Bulldogs in all three matches. The middle school, JV and Varsity teams took care of business in straight sets.
Photo/Joanna McMahan. Druw Cody runs the ball under Swain High’s Friday night lights during Friday’s home game.

Photo/Joanna McMahan. Druw Cody runs the ball under Swain High’s Friday night lights during Friday’s home game.

Swain upsets Mountain Heritage 16-14 

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Nick Nichols SMT Sports   It is a beautiful Fall night for football at Swain County Memorial Stadium, Boyce Deitz Field, Friday night, Sept. 12 as 3A Western Highlands Conference Mountain Heritage traveled from Burnsville, NC to take on the Swain County Maroon Devils 1-2.
Submitted photo. Senior Kennedy Anthony (left), goes up for an attack against Robbinsville’s double block last Thursday, Sept. 4, in their 3-0 win.

Submitted photo. Senior Kennedy Anthony (left), goes up for an attack against Robbinsville’s double block last Thursday, Sept. 4, in their 3-0 win.

Swain volleyball earns wins from youth to varsity

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Leah Pacey Head Volleyball Coach   There’s no place like home for Swain County Varsity Volleyball, who bounced back after a loss on the road last week. Everything went their way against the Robbinsville Black Knights on Thursday, Sept. 4, as they made off with a 3-0 victory.
Photo/Joanna McMahan. Cory Stilwell with one of many punt and kick returns on Boyce Deitz Field Sept. 5. 

Photo/Joanna McMahan. Cory Stilwell with one of many punt and kick returns on Boyce Deitz Field Sept. 5. 

Maroon Devils fall to Franklin Panthers

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Nick Nichols  SMT Sports   There was almost a full moon over Swain County Memorial Stadium Friday, Sept. 5, as Swain squared off against the 1-1 Franklin Panthers, its third consecutive Mountain 8 4A/5A opponent. The game was much closer than the final score of 45-27 Franklin indicated.