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Swain, Robbinsville prepare for pivotal conference showdown at Big Oak Stadium
Summary
Head coach Sherman Holt previewed a closely matched Smoky Mountain Conference game between the Maroon Devils and Robbinsville, citing statistical parity, emphasis on ball security and special teams, and the rivalry atmosphere at Big Oak Stadium this Friday.
Sherman Holt, head coach of the Maroon Devils, said his team is preparing for “a big week” as unbeaten conference rivals Swain and Robbinsville meet at Big Oak Stadium this Friday in a matchup that could shape the Smoky Mountain Conference race.
The game matters because the conference currently has three unbeaten teams — Swain, Robbinsville and Murphy — putting extra stakes on the early-season clash, Holt told listeners on the Maroon Devils Network. “It’s a big rivalry on both sides,” he said.
Statistical similarity between the teams has intensified interest in the game. The show’s host noted that the quarterbacks for…
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