David Gentry 1 of 3 coaches headlining NFHS HOF Class Of 2026 When it comes to the respect of coaches in the state of North Carolina the past 50 years, David Gentry stands alone – certainly with regard to the sport of football. The respect comes partly from his amazing career in which he […]
Read More »Karena Cline Takes Home Player of The Year as All-SMC Soccer Honors Announced
Swain’s Karena Cline Named Player of the Year in Smoky Mountain Conference Soccer Honors The Smoky Mountain Conference has announced its All-Conference soccer selections for the spring season, recognizing top athletes and coaches from across the region. Leading the honors is Swain County High School standout Karena Cline, who has been named Player of […]
Read More »Smoky Mountain Conference Shines In State Track Meet
The 2025 NCHSAA 1A State Track and Field Championships, held on May 16 at Marcus T. Johnson Track in Greensboro, North Carolina, showcased outstanding performances from athletes representing Swain County, Hayesville, Robbinsville, Murphy, Cherokee, and Andrews. These Western North Carolina schools demonstrated exceptional talent and competitive spirit throughout the event. Girls: Swain County Dominates Again […]
Read More »Carly Teesateskie’s bat helps Lady Devils blow past Cherryville in Round 2
**Teesateskie Goes Yard Twice as Lady Devils Crush Cherryville in Round Two** The Swain County Lady Devils made a loud statement Friday night, rolling past Cherryville 12-1 in the second round of the NCHSAA playoffs—and it was Carley Teesateskie who stole the show. Teesateskie launched *two* home runs, one to center in the fourth and […]
Read More »Lady Braves Clinch Back-to-Back State Titles
Cherokee Lady Braves Clinch Back-to-Back State Titles with Dominant Win Cherokee, NC – The Cherokee Lady Braves capped off an incredible season by securing their second consecutive North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) 1A girls’ basketball state championship, defeating the East Bladen Eagles in an 84-48 rout. The championship game, held on March 14, […]
Read More »#GirlsandWomeninSports Lady Braves and Lady Devils Host Mental Health Night
#GirlsandWomeninSports Submitted by Taran Swimmer Last year during the 2024 spring soccer season, the Cherokee Lady Braves varsity soccer team honored Cynthia Saunooke. Cynthia was a freshman who tragically passed away due to mental health issues the fall before spring season. She had planned to play for the JV soccer team before her passing. To […]
Read More »Swain Secures First Win Of The Season vs Madison
Rowan Ellis Swain Secures First Win of the Season Against Madison The Swain County Maroon Devils showcased their dominance with a commanding 39-13 victory over the Madison Patriots, marking their first win of the season. Hoping to capitalize on the first possession, the Swain rushing attack looked to do that, as rushes by Zeke Glaspie […]
Read More »Cherokee Braves Knock Off Swain, Set Up Title Match With Murphy
Rowan Ellis In a fierce showdown between the Cherokee Braves and the Swain County Maroon Devils, Cherokee secured a hard-fought 27-14 win on senior night. The game was a testament to the intensity of this longstanding rivalry, as both teams traded big plays, and momentum shifts all night. Swain took control early in the […]
Read More »Baseball or Football? Andrews defeats Swain County 2-0
Photo By Joanna McMahan In a hard-fought defensive battle, the Andrews Wildcats narrowly defeated the Swain County Maroon Devils 2-0 in a game determined by intense defensive plays and missed opportunities on offense. The first quarter saw both teams stifled on offense. Swain’s initial drive resulted in a three-and-out, quickly followed by Andrews suffering a […]
Read More »Franklin Dominates Swain As Panthers Remain Undefeated
Franklin Dominates Swain, Remaining Undefeated In a one-sided affair, the Franklin Panthers controlled all phases of the game to secure a dominant 35-7 victory over the Swain County Maroon Devils. Franklin’s aggressive playmaking and strong defense kept Swain scoreless for most of the game, and a commanding first half set the tone for their win. […]
Read More »Swain Falls To Smoky Despite Strong Defensive Showing
Written by Rowan Ellis Photo by Joanna McMahan Looking to bounce back from a week 1 loss, the Swain County Maroon Devils host the Smoky Mountain Mustangs. With packed stands on both sides, the Mustangs win the toss and elect to receive the ball after halftime, looking to stop the Swain offense early. That they […]
Read More »Buc’s Get Revenge In Charlotte, Stave Off Devils In Season Opener
Written By Rowan Ellis Photo By Joanna McMahan Buccaneers Get Revenge Looking to start off the new season strong, the Swain County Maroon Devils travel to Charlotte to face off against Charlotte Country Day School. The Devils looked to continue their trend of early season success as they blew out the Buccaneers at home […]
Read More »Holden Walks It Off For Devils As Swain Advances To Round Two
Photo courtesy of Joanna McMahan (Bryson City) – Swain County and North Stokes found themselves tied at 3 runs a piece in the bottom of the seventh inning in the first round of the NCHSAA 1A State Playoffs. With the bases loaded and two outs, Will Holden dug into the batter’s box with a […]
Read More »Swain County’s Nolan Fisher Headed To Mars Hill
Swain County standout lineman Nolan Fisher has signed his National Letter of Intent to play football at Mars Hill University. The 6 foot 4, 307 pound lineman will play right tackle for the Lions. Fisher was an integral part of the Devils 11-2 season this past Fall, and helped pave the way for nearly 3,000 […]
Read More »Lady Devils Wrestling Crowned Western Regional Champs, Lone 1A Team Remaining In Dual Team Playoffs
Photo contributed The 2024 Smoky Mountain Conference Women’s Dual Team Champions and now Western Regional Champions are heading to the Final Four after big wins over the weekend vs Olympic and North Henderson. The Swain County Women’s wrestling team defeated Olympic 42-26 and North Henderson 42-24. They will face 3A North Rowan tomorrow in […]
Read More »Swain County Blanks Avery County, Will Travel To Bessemer City Friday
In the first round of the State Playoffs, Avery County travels to Bryson City to face off against the Swain County Maroon Devils. In a game that was decided early on. The Swain offense comes out firing as Senior Quarterback Reese Winchester finds Keyanthae Graham on a pass from 19 yards out for the early […]
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