Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com At Hiwassee Dam’s game on Jan. 27, the school honored late coach Leon Green. Green coached in Cherokee County for 25 years, primarily at Hiwassee Dam, before retiring in 2024 and passing away on July 29, 2025. Hiwassee Dam athletics honored him with a plaque presented to his daughter, Stacy Van Buskirk (middle). She was joined by (from left) daughter, Zella Van Buskirk, son Remington Van Buskirk, son Noah Van Buskirk and husband Nathaniel Van Buskirk.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Levi Clark (right) of Andrews drives past Xavier Johnson of Hiwassee Dam on Friday.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Cale Harger of Murphy goes up for a shot against Rosman on Jan. 28.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Logan Shuler of Andrews dunks the ball against Rosman on Thursday.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Jonah Dockery of Hiwassee Dam slams home a dunk against Summit Charter on Jan. 16.

Mike Catuto/Contributing Photographer The Murphy varsity wrestling team proudly wears its medals at the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament Thursday. Back row (from left): Anthony Catuto, Brody McFaddin, Branson Crocker, Brodi Haines, James Garrett, Lucas Castell, Josiah Niebla and Braden Edwards. Front row (from left): Weston Adams and Ivy Werner.