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Maroon Devil Gabe Lillard, quarterback, scored a 48-yard touchdown in the loss to Robbinsville Black Knights this past Friday.

Maroon Devil Gabe Lillard, quarterback, scored a 48-yard touchdown in the loss to Robbinsville Black Knights this past Friday.

Maroon Devils fall to undefeated Black Knights

News Staff
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
The Smoky Mountain Conference is never easy, but proves particularly rugged when facing the top two teams on back-to-back Friday nights. Swain hosted undefeated Robbinsville on Friday night, falling 38-6 to drop the Devils record to 2-3.
The Swain 2021 golf team

The Swain 2021 golf team

Eagleman leads the Devils on the green

News Staff
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
As the 2021 Swain High Golf season gets underway, there are many obstacles to overcome in order to have a successful season. With one returning starter, the team looks to rebuild this season and compete for a conference championship.

Maroon Devils golf team ready for competition

Jarrett Van Meter
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
With a team full of juniors, Swain County High School golf coach Josh Crisp has his sights set a full calendar year out. “They’re really capable,” said Crisp of his juniors. “That’s what I told them, this year is just a stepping stone to your senior year.
Levi Trantham jumps up to head the ball in last week’s game.

Levi Trantham jumps up to head the ball in last week’s game.

Maroon Devils soccer season concludes in first round

News Staff
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
The Maroon Devils boys varsity soccer team hosted the Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Gryphons on Tuesday, March 16 in the first round of the NCHSAA State playoffs. Thomas Jefferson is a Charter School from Rutherford County.
Andrew Chavez runs the ball downfield

Andrew Chavez runs the ball downfield

Homecoming a success as Devils smash Tigers

Jarrett Van Meter
Monday, March 15, 2021
Though it hardly resembled those of the past, the pageantry of the 2021 Swain homecoming on Friday, March 12, provided a semblance of familiar comfort to what has been a unique football season.
Noel Wolf clearing a ball

Noel Wolf clearing a ball

Devils defeat Mustangs 3-2 to wrap up regular season

News Staff
Monday, March 15, 2021
  The Maroon Devils boys varsity soccer team hosted the Smoky Mountain Mustangs on Thursday, March 11 in a non-conference matchup. The Mustangs came into the game in second place in the Mountain 6 2A conference, so the Devils knew they could be facing a tough game to wrap up their regular season.
Maroon Devil Cooper Hyatt makes a tackle in the Andrews game

Maroon Devil Cooper Hyatt makes a tackle in the Andrews game

Devils fall to 1-1, turn attention to home opener

News Staff
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Playing its second-straight road game to open the season, Swain fell to Andrews, 36-14 to drop to a 1-1 record for the season. Andrews notched two first quarter touchdowns to build a 14-0 barrier that Swain was unable to overcome.
Swain boys soccer team is pictured as a group after winning conference

Swain boys soccer team is pictured as a group after winning conference

Swain soccer team wins conference

News Staff
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
It was quite the eventful Saturday and Monday for the Swain High boys varsity team. The Maroon Devils were holding on to a one-game lead over Highlands Highlanders and the Murphy Bulldogs going into the weekend.
Photo by Chris Readman. Junior Lucas Trantham scores the final goal on the Hayesville Goalkeeper.

Photo by Chris Readman. Junior Lucas Trantham scores the final goal on the Hayesville Goalkeeper.

Swain boys soccer 7-2 overall with Tuesday’s win over Bobcats

News Staff
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
The Maroon Devils Boys Soccer Team hosted the Blue Ridge Bobcats on Tuesday. With a strong second half, the Devils secured a 4-1 win, bringing the team to a 7-1 record in conference and 7-2 overall. The first half was a tight battle between the two teams.