BRYSON CITY – If you’re looking for a word to describe Swain County football’s Josh Collins, start with tough. The senior is about as tough as they come on the field. He plays three positions: running ...

BRYSON CITY — What a difference a year can make. Sherman Holt was named Swain County football coach in March 2022. The Maroon Devils finished 5-7 record in his first season. Now in his second season, ...

Legendary Swain County football coach Boyce Deitz, who led the Maroon Devils to five high school state championships, died on Dec. 30. He was 74. Deitz took over the head coaching job at Swain County ...

BRYSON CITY -- Swain County football was one game away from winning its first Smoky Mountain Conference championship since 2013. But then Robbinsville running back Cuttler Adams stole the show. He ran ...

An underdog in the NFL Draft process, former Florida Gators wide receiver Freddie Swain is out to prove himself with the Seattle Seahawks. In fact, shortly after he was selected, Swain was already on ...

Some kids can?t wait for Christmas. Nick Swain couldn?t wait for fall Friday nights or Saturday afternoons. Some kids grow up idolizing Michael Jordan. Nick Swain? He wanted to be like Jordan Borowicz ...

With a sixth-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft, Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks chose to select now-former Florida Gators wide receiver Freddie Swain. Standing 6-0, 197 lbs. with a reach of 30 ...