Swain County Maroon Devils (Bryson City, NC) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Nantahala Hawks (Topton, NC), 83-60 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Swain County advances its record to 4-2 on the year. The Maroon Devils host Hayesville (Hayesville, NC) to battle the Yellowjackets in a Smoky Mountain 1A/2A contest on Monday, December 22. The Yellowjackets go into the contest with a record of 4-1. Hayesville lost 51-50 in their recent league contest against Hiwassee Dam (Murphy, NC)

In their next game, the Hawks battle the Robbinsville Black Knights (Robbinsville, NC) in a non-league match, on Thursday, December 18. Nantahala will attempt to upgrade on its 5-7 season record. The Black Knights enter the match with a 2-0 record after their 61-21 non-league win over Blue Ridge Early College (Cashiers, NC).