Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Swain County Maroon Devils (Bryson City, NC) and the host Highlands Highlanders (Highlands, NC), saw Swain County's basketball squad knock off Highlands by a count of 57-46.

With the victory, Swain County upgrades its record to 10-5 on the campaign. The Maroon Devils travel to Nantahala (Topton, NC) to play the Hawks in a 1A Smoky Mountain challenge on Wednesday, January 17. The Hawks come into the challenge with a record of 3-8. Nantahala lost 68-30 in their recent league test against Cherokee (Cherokee, NC)

The Highlanders now own a 2-12 record. They play next when they host Cherokee for a 1A Smoky Mountain test on Wednesday, January 17. Highlands will encounter a Braves squad coming off a 68-30 league win over Nantahala (Topton, NC). The Braves record now stands at 7-6.