BASKETBALL
Cats host alumni game
Andrews High School will be playing men’s and women’s alumni basketball games Saturday, Nov. 1. The women’s game will start at 6 p.m., with the men’s game to follow.
Money raised from the games will go to the Kenneth Solesbee Scholarship Fund.
Tickets are $5, $2 for ages 10 and under. For $10, Valley Smoke will have barbecue plates starting at 5 p.m.
Details: Call Sandy Solesbee at 828-361-0599 or Sheena Maennle at 828-644-8416.
RACING
2-day race at the track
It’s set to be a jammed packed weekend at Tri-County Racetrack in Brasstown.
On Saturday, open wheel modified, Crown Vic, street stocks and front wheel drives will race. 602, 604 and limited late models will have open practice Saturday night. There will also be trunk or treating at 2 p.m. Saturday and live music after the races Saturday night.
On Sunday, 602, 604 and limited late models will race. There will also be a spectator race with $500 up for grabs. The main event Sunday will be a 100-lap demolition derby race.
Two-day pit passes are $70, but individual day tickets are available for purchase.
GOLF
Rotary hosts golf tourney
The Rotary Club of Murphy will host its Swing For Service scholarship charity golf tournament at Old Union Golf Course in Blairsville, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 1.
The entry fee is $100 per golfer or $200 per team, which includes cart, green fees, lunch and a swag bag. Lunch is provided by Valley Smoky Barbecue.
The tournament starts at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start.
Details: Contact Jeana Conley at 828-361-2161 or jeanaconley33@gmail.com, or Kadee Close at 828-516-7055.
High school schedule
Today
Boys soccer
Andrews @ Summit Charter, 4:30 p.m.
Tri-County Early College @ Blue Ridge Early College, 4 p.m.
Thursday
Volleyball
Round three of state playoffs. Teams TBD.
Friday
Football
Andrews vs. Cherokee, 7:30 p.m.
Murphy vs. Hayesville, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday
Cross country
1A West Regional meet @ Tryon Equestrian Center in Mill Springs. Andrews, Hiwassee Dam and Tri-County attending. Boys runs at 1:30 p.m., girls at 2 p.m.
2A West Regional meet @ Tryon Equestrian Center in Mill Springs. Murphy attending. Boys run at 11:20 a.m., girls at 11:50 a.m.
Compiled by Sports Editor Cannon Crompton. Email items to sports@cherokeescout.com.
