- Nikki Stalcup/ Contributing Photographer The annual alumni game between the Murphy Bulldogs and Swain County Maroon Devils took place Saturday evening. Former players got to relive the historic Smoky Mountain Conference rivalry on David Gentry Field at Bob Hendrix Stadium. The Bulldogs fell to the Maroon Devils 18-0, but those playing got to enjoy spending time back on the gridiron. At left, Murphy’s defense lines up against Swain in hopes of preventing a touchdown in Saturday’s game.