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Swain County High School Athletic Director Neil Blankenship is now a member of an exalted club for his profession, as he’s been added to the 29th class of the North Carolina Athletic Directors Association (NCADA) Hall of Fame. But he’s too busy and too humble, to spend time gloating. “It’s not my cup of tea,” Blankenship said. “I’m not in it for the awards.” At many—if not all—of Swain High’s sporting events one can find Blankenship night after night, he takes time to do things some athletic directors mig

Swain's Neil Blankenship added to NC Athletic Directors Hall of Fame

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Larry Griffin

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Swain County's Alden Thomas pole vaults at the SMC Indoor Championships

Swain teams power through cold weather for the title at SMC Indoor Track Championship

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Larry Griffin

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Maroon Devil Saunooke earned his team there points in the dual against Robbinsville.

Maroon Devils drop to Black Knights in team duals

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

The NCHSAA 1A West Regional team duals on Wednesday, Feb. 1 saw the Avery County Vikings coming out on top with a 39-34 win over Robbinsville.

Lady Devils out in championship quarterfinals

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Larry Griffin

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Swain senior soccer player Landon Matz will be taking his talents to Mars Hill University in the fall

Matz signs to play soccer at Mars Hill

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Swain senior soccer player Landon Matz will be taking his talents to Mars Hill University in the fall after he participated in a ceremonial signing at Swain County High’s gymnasium on Feb. 7.

Swain wrestlers place high in weekend duals

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Larry Griffin

lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com

The Lady Devils won the WNC Polar Bear Championship this weekend.Credit: Submitted photo

Devils stand out at WNC Polar Bear Championships

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Toby Burrell
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Ray Bradley (left) and Josiah Glaspie of Swain County High's varsity basketball team try and intercept the opposition at the Jan. 24 home game.Credit: Larry Griffin/SMT

Devils basketball coach optimistic about rest of season

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Larry Griffin

lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com

Swain County High's Austin Jenkins goes up against Willie Riddle from Robbinsville, with Riddle coming out on top in the end.

Swain wrestling loses to Robbinsville in dual match

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

The Robbinsville Black Knights had a blowout win over Swain County Maroon Devils at Thursday night’s dual wrestling. The score was 53 points for the Black Knights and 15 for the Maroon Devils.

Swain senior Amaya Hicks signs to run at WCU. She's surrounded by family at a ceremony held last week at Swain.

Swain High celebrates Hicks’ WCU signing

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Six-time NCHSAA state champion Amaya Hicks was surrounded by friends, family and teammates on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 19 to celebrate her signing to run track at Western Carolina University.