PEACHTREE
Deer forum set at TCCC
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will host one its two forums in western North Carolina regarding the deer hunting season and a shift in the potential structure Tuesday in the Crisp Building at Tri-County Community College off of U.S. 64 East Alternate.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with the forum taking place from 7-9 p.m. Those who attend will be able to provide input and discuss topics with the commission.
WINSTON-SALEM
Locals help Rabun Gap
Cherokee County natives Sofia McNabb and Mia Wilson were both part of Rabun Gap’s N.C. Independent School Athletic Association’s Class 4A state championship basketball team.
The No. 4 seed Lady Eagles knocked off No. 3 seed Cannon School 53-43 to claim their second title in as many years. Wilson had 16 points in the win, while McNabb scored eight and was 4-for-4 from the foul line.
ANDREWS
Valley River snorkeling?
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has announced that Valley River Heritage Park will be one of 10 sites included in the Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail.
The sites, which are expected to open in late spring, will be designated by signage that provides information on water safety and notable aquatic species found at the site. For details, visit blueridgesnorkeltrail.com.
ASHEVILLE
‘Friends of the Smokies’
Registration for the 13th annual Classic Hikes of the Smokies is open.
The first hike will take place Tuesday on the 5.2-mile Jakes Creek Trail. The cost is $35 per hike or $20 for members.
Register at Hike.FriendsOfTheSmokies.org.
PREP SCHEDULE
March 8
Outdoor Track: Hiwassee Dam, Murphy Tri-County at Andrews home meet, 3:30 p.m.
Nantahala at Cherokee home meet, 3:30 p.m.
March 9
Baseball: Hiwassee Dam at Franklin, 5 p.m.
Girls soccer: Tri-County at Cherokee, 5 p.m.
Highlands at Murphy, 6 p.m.
Softball: Andrews at Rosman, 4 p.m.
Murphy at Franklin, 5 p.m.
March 10
Baseball: Rosman at Hiwassee Dam, 4 p.m.
Franklin at Murphy, 4 p.m.
Softball: Rosman at Hiwassee Dam, 4 p.m.
March 13
Baseball: Robbinsville at Murphy, 4:30 p.m.
Girls soccer: Murphy at Cherokee, 4:30 p.m.
Blue Ridge at Tri-County, 5 p.m.
March 14
Baseball: Swain County at Hiwassee Dam, 4:30 p.m.
Andrews at Cherokee, 4:30 p.m.
Softball: Robbinsville at Murphy, 4:30 p.m.
Swain County at Hiwassee Dam, 4:30 p.m.
Andrews at Cherokee, 4:30 p.m.
PREP RESULTS
March 2
Baseball: Franklin 14, Murphy 4
March 6
Baseball: Andrews 3, Asheville Trailblazers 12
Girls soccer: Summit Charter 6, Murphy 2
Compiled by Sports Writer Justin Fitzgerald.