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Photos by Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam sophomore Ethan Russell won the boys 800-meter, 1,600-meter and 3,200-meter runs during the Bulldog Invitational on April 19.

Photos by Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam sophomore Ethan Russell won the boys 800-meter, 1,600-meter and 3,200-meter runs during the Bulldog Invitational on April 19.

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Body MURPHY Russell tops on the track
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Carlee Catuto fights for the ball during the Lady Bulldogs’ 1-0 loss to Cherokee on April 20.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Carlee Catuto fights for the ball during the Lady Bulldogs’ 1-0 loss to Cherokee on April 20.

Lady Dogs lose frustrating soccer game to Cherokee

Body Murphy – In an evenly matched game between Murphy and Cherokee girls soccer on April 20, it was a mistake that made the difference.
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam’s Brinkley Payne was fired up after her home run in the Lady Eagles’ 3-0 win over Murphy on April 18. The Lady Bulldogs would win the rematch 8-7 just two days later.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam’s Brinkley Payne was fired up after her home run in the Lady Eagles’ 3-0 win over Murphy on April 18. The Lady Bulldogs would win the rematch 8-7 just two days later.

Lady Eagles win tight one against Lady Dogs

Body Murphy – The April 18 contest at Murphy was the type of game Hiwassee Dam softball coach Roger Adams wants his team to thrive in.
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam’s Clay Davis did not want to leave second base after he was called out in the final play of the Eagles’ 5-3 loss to Murphy on Friday.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam’s Clay Davis did not want to leave second base after he was called out in the final play of the Eagles’ 5-3 loss to Murphy on Friday.

Bulldogs edge by the Eagles

Body “From where I was, he got there,” Murphy head coach Tyler Edwards said. 
Hiwassee Dam High School senior Payton McNabb testifies in favor of the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act on April 19 in Raleigh.

Hiwassee Dam High School senior Payton McNabb testifies in favor of the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act on April 19 in Raleigh.

Hiwassee Dam senior testifies at capital

Body Raleigh – Hiwassee Dam High School senior Payton McNabb testified on April 19 in favor of House Bill 574, the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, which would restrict athletes to compe
The annual Kids Fishing Day sponsored by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is set to start at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 29, in Marble.

The annual Kids Fishing Day sponsored by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is set to start at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 29, in Marble.

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Body HAYESVILLE Fish tourney on Saturday
Photos by Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam’s Payton McNabb has helped the Lady Eagles to a 5-0 start in Smoky Mountain Conference play.

Photos by Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam’s Payton McNabb has helped the Lady Eagles to a 5-0 start in Smoky Mountain Conference play.

Where local teams stand at break

Body Here’s how the things are shaping up in each sport.
The 2023 version of the Cherokee/Clay Senior Games & SilverArts starts with opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Clay County Recreation Center.

The 2023 version of the Cherokee/Clay Senior Games & SilverArts starts with opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Clay County Recreation Center.

Senior Games start Saturday

Body This year, the opening day ceremony and kickoff games will take place at the Clay County Recreation Center. American Legion Post 523 will be providing the Color Guard for the ceremony, and their Auxiliary arm will be providing food at the concessions stand.
Photos by Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy girls soccer head coach Kim Brownlee shakes hands with Franklin after a 1-1 draw between the two teams on April 6.

Photos by Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy girls soccer head coach Kim Brownlee shakes hands with Franklin after a 1-1 draw between the two teams on April 6.

Brownlee overcomes challenges in return to coaching

Body After the game, the team huddled and someone asked where the team was going. Brownlee’s response, according to senior Cat Barreiro: “I guess we’re going to Cook-Out.”