Softball Game Preview: Swain County Maroon Devils vs. Hiwassee Dam Eagles

For the second straight game, Swain County will face off against Hiwassee Dam. The Maroon Devils will venture away from home to challenge the Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Swain County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.

Swain County came out on top against Hiwassee Dam on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive nine-run third inning. The Maroon Devils were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Eagles. Considering the Maroon Devils have won 11 matchups by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Rylee Rawls was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.

Aria Toineeta

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/28/26 vs Hiwassee Dam	4
04/27/26 vs Cherokee	2
04/16/26 @ Mountain Heritage	2
03/30/26 @ Tuscola	2
03/18/26 @ Smoky Mountain	2

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Aria Toineeta, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Carley Teesateskie was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.

Swain County lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.

Swain County is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 12 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.1 runs over those games. As for Hiwassee Dam, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-9.

Hiwassee Dam's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Swain County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .439. It's a different story for Hiwassee Dam, though, as they've only averaged .345. Will they be able to contain Swain County's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.