CHEROKEE COUNTY
Two finalists for ‘Heisman’
Murphy senior Will Johnson and Andrews senior Andy Tatham were both named Heisman High School scholarship finalists for their respective schools.
The scholarship, which was formed in 1994 with a partnership between the Heisman Trophy Trust and Wendy’s, is given to senior athletes who make an impact both on the field and in their community. They must also have a weighted grade point average of 3.0 or better.
After being named All-Smoky Mountain Conference as a junior, Johnson had 10 catches for 101 yards and 29 tackles in five games while playing tight end and defensive end before suffering a season-ending knee injury at Fannin County, Ga., on Sept. 16. Tatham has played both wing back and linebacker for the Wildcats, running for 189 yards and two touchdowns on offense with 30 tackles and two interceptions on defense.
ANDREWS
Shooting team signup Nov. 14
The Andrews Shooting team will have signups for new students at 7 p.m. Monday at their indoor archery range in the Kobe Grill shopping center.
Any student in grades 6-12 who lives in the Andrews district is eligible, including homeschool students. New students who cannot attend should message the Andrews Shooting Team’s Facebook page. Returning students do not have to attend, but should message one of their coaches to let them know they’re returning.
HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE
Thursday
Football: #14 Swain County at #3 Thomasville, 7:30 p.m.
#12 Hayesville at #5 Christ the King, 7:30 p.m.
#24 Cherokee at #8 Robbinsville, 7:30 p.m.
Friday
Football: N.C. High School Athletic Association 1A playoffs, second round
#15 Mountain Island Charter at #2 Andrews, 7:30 p.m. #10 East Wilkes at #7 Murphy, 7:30 p.m.
HIGH SCHOOL RESULTS
Nov. 1
Soccer: NCHSAA 1A playoffs, first round
#5 Highlands 6, #28 Murphy 1
Nov. 4
Football: NCHSAA 1A playoffs, first round
#2 Andrews 77,
#31 Highland Tech 8
#7 Murphy 49,
#26 Albemarle 20
#8 Robbinsville 40,
#25 Cherryville 14
#12 Hayesville 37,
#21 Alleghany 22
#14 Swain County 26,
#19 Winston-Salem Prep 8
#24 Cherokee 28,
#9 Starmount 21
Compiled by Sports Writer Justin Fitzgerald.