Robbinsville is 8-2 against Swain County since November of 2016 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Black Knights will host the Maroon Devils at 7:30 p.m. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Robbinsville is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They claimed a resounding 56-0 victory over Andrews. Winning may never get old, but the Black Knights sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Luke Lovin
| 09/26/25 vs Andrews | 136.1 |
| 09/19/25 vs Hayesville | 56.3 |
| 09/12/25 vs Mitchell | 120.1 |
| 09/05/25 @ Mountain Heritage | 82 |
| 08/29/25 vs Franklin | 47.9 |
| + 3 more games |
Luke Lovin was the offensive standout of the game as he rushed for 34 yards and one score, and also threw for 56 yards and one touchdown. What's more, he racked up 136.1 passer rating, the most he's had since back in September of 2024. Elijah Kirkland got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Robbinsville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 399 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their rushing yard total in three consecutive contests.
Robbinsville didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Cameron Allison and Kirkland. Allison got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, while Swain County put up plenty of points last Friday, the same can't be said for Andrews. The Maroon Devils blew past the Wildcats 55-0. The matchup marked the Maroon Devils' most dominant win of the season so far.
Robbinsville better keep an eye on Andruw Cody. He was instrumental in Swain County's win, throwing for 133 yards and a pair of TDs on only five passes, while also rushing for 56 yards and one score. Zeke Glaspie was another key player, rushing for 69 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only six carries.
Robbinsville's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Swain County, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Robbinsville has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 227 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Swain County struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 244 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Robbinsville strolled past Swain County when the teams last played back in November of 2024 by a score of 17-0. Will the Black Knights repeat their success, or do the Maroon Devils have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
