Swain County kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They fell 21-11 to the Charlotte Country Day School Buccaneers. The Maroon Devils were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Buccaneers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2023.
Charlotte Country Day School's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Khalel Wright led the charge by throwing for 159 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 passes, while also rushing for 82 yards. Sam Jacobson was another key back, gaining 140 total yards and a touchdown.
The win made it two in a row for Charlotte Country Day School and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Swain County will take on Smoky Mountain at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Swain County will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Charlotte Country Day School, they will venture away from home to take on Community School of Davidson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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