RACING
Cars, kids on track
Tri-County Racetrack plans to hold its next race Saturday night featuring open wheel mods racing with $1,000 to win in Brasstown.
They will host fan appreciation night, including the kids bike race. The winner in each age group will win a bike, while second and third place will receive medals.
Pit gates open at 3 p.m. and grandstands open at 4 p.m. The bike race will be at 6:15 p.m. and hot laps start at 7 p.m.
Pit tickets are $35 for adults, $25 for ages 11-15 and free for ages 10 and under. Grandstand tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for ages 11-15 and free for ages 10 and under.
Details: Visit Tri-County Racetrack’s Facebook page.
SOCCER
League to host camp
The Cherokee County Soccer League is hosting its soccer summer camp for kids ages 4-15 from Monday through Thursday, July 28-31.
The camp will be held at Heritage Park in Andrews from 10 a.m. to noon each day and costs $60 per person. Pre-register online by Friday to get a CCSL T-shirt.
The goal of the camp is to learn communication, chemistry, skills and leadership in the realm of soccer. The camp is for both new and seasoned soccer players.
Details: Register at play4ccsl.org or call Christa Blackman at 828-361-3828.
RODEO
Cowboys back in Andrews
The Great American Rodeo Company is returning to Andrews to bring their bulls and broncs back to The Valley on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 8-9.
The rodeo is returning to Andrews for a third year and will be held at Heritage Park. Rodeo events such as saddle bronc, bareback, barrel racing, bull riding and mutton busting will take place.
Details: Visit greatamericanrodeocompany.net or call Melissa White at 706-633-3073.
PICKLEBALL
MHS hosts pickle event
The Murphy High School Bulldog Club is hosting a pickleball tournament on Saturday, Aug. 9, at Konehete Veterans Park.
The cost is $40 per team with mens, women’s and mixed doubles competition to be played. All schools and ages are welcome to compete in the tournament.
There will be prizes for the winners in each group. Donations are also accepted.
Details: Call Lisa Grant at 828-360-5389.
Compiled by Sports Editor Cannon Crompton. Email items to sports@cherokeescout.com.