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Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews’ Cam Rattler battles in the post with Swain County’s Josiah Glaspie (left) and Aiden Southards (right) during the Wildcats’ 51-48 loss Friday night.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews’ Cam Rattler battles in the post with Swain County’s Josiah Glaspie (left) and Aiden Southards (right) during the Wildcats’ 51-48 loss Friday night.

Cats can’t get by Swain in tournament

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Body Andrews – As was the case in the previous two matchups between Andrews and Swain County, the Wildcats fell into an early hole before working their way back in the second half.
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Zach Skogen cuts to the basket during the Bulldogs’ 82-77 win over Cherokee on Feb. 7. Skogen scored a team-high 24 points in the win.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Zach Skogen cuts to the basket during the Bulldogs’ 82-77 win over Cherokee on Feb. 7. Skogen scored a team-high 24 points in the win.

Murphy finishes strong with Braves win

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Body “We just had to play our own ball,” Rummler said. “They really wanted to get us uncomfortable. We thought if we just fell back into how we played, we’d be able to keep up with them.”
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam’s Preston Hyde spots up for a 3-pointer during the Eagles’ 92-32 win over Blue Ridge on Thursday. Hyde had 37 points in the win, and he has scored a total of 972 for his career.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam’s Preston Hyde spots up for a 3-pointer during the Eagles’ 92-32 win over Blue Ridge on Thursday. Hyde had 37 points in the win, and he has scored a total of 972 for his career.

Eagles boys take title

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Body “It feels good,” head coach Mark Raper said about winning a conference title. “I’ve done it quite a bit. Each kid, each group, each team is different. They enjoyed it, and hopefully we can keep momentum going.”
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews standout Isaac Weaver signed a National Letter of Intent to play football at Mars Hill University on Feb. 1. Pictured in the photo are (sitting) Weaver and his brother Blake (left); standing are Amos Weaver (father), Ashlyn Weaver (sister), Stephanie Weaver (mother), Alexis Finley (sister) Ava Pressly (cousin) and Kathy Pressley (grandmother).

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews standout Isaac Weaver signed a National Letter of Intent to play football at Mars Hill University on Feb. 1. Pictured in the photo are (sitting) Weaver and his brother Blake (left); standing are Amos Weaver (father), Ashlyn Weaver (sister), Stephanie Weaver (mother), Alexis Finley (sister) Ava Pressly (cousin) and Kathy Pressley (grandmother).

Wildcats’ Weaver taking his football talents to Mars Hill

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Zach Skogen tries to get by Andrews Donovan Bateman during the Bulldogs’ 69-50 win over the Wildcats on Friday.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Zach Skogen tries to get by Andrews Donovan Bateman during the Bulldogs’ 69-50 win over the Wildcats on Friday.

Skogen leads Murphy’s road rout of Andrews

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Body Though Skogen wasn’t the tallest player on the court, he was easily the best player on the court, looming large in a 69-50 win over the Wildcats.
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Lailee Holloway surveys the defensive lineup during the Lady Bulldogs’ 50-41 win over Swain County on Jan. 31.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Lailee Holloway surveys the defensive lineup during the Lady Bulldogs’ 50-41 win over Swain County on Jan. 31.

Lady Dogs get needed victory against Swain

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Body “The girls had very few subs didn’t come off the floor,” head coach Gary Thompson said. “And they gutted it out and pulled out a win. It wasn’t pretty, but they needed a win.”
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com David Robinson, better known in the Andrews community as “Happy Jack,” shakes hands with Mayor James Reid during his induction to the Andrews High School Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday night.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com David Robinson, better known in the Andrews community as “Happy Jack,” shakes hands with Mayor James Reid during his induction to the Andrews High School Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday night.

‘I love football’

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Body Andrews – As a member of the Andrews football chain gang for 40 years and someone who makes time to attend as many Wildcats home basketball and baseball games, David Robinson has s