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Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews’ Austin Martin runs down the field after intercepting a pass, while a host of Wildcats lead the way Friday night in a 62-0 home victory over the North Georgia Falcons.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews’ Austin Martin runs down the field after intercepting a pass, while a host of Wildcats lead the way Friday night in a 62-0 home victory over the North Georgia Falcons.

Cats 5-0 after crushing North Georgia

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Body Andrews – Wildcats football head coach James Phillips gets anxious about playing homeschool teams like North Georgia.
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Keishon Oliver tries to get the ball away from Blue Ridge’s Isaiah Palestino during the Bulldogs’ 4-0 loss to the Bobcats on Sept. 14.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Keishon Oliver tries to get the ball away from Blue Ridge’s Isaiah Palestino during the Bulldogs’ 4-0 loss to the Bobcats on Sept. 14.

Bulldogs struggle late vs. Bobcats

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Body “All but about 10 minutes we played pretty solid,” head coach Justin Butler said. “Especially at the end as they got tired, their youth showed. Got a little quiet, got a little stagnant, started getting out of position and they got punished for it with three quick goals.”
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com An official chats with Murphy captains Jeremiah Dickey (72) and Cameron Grooms (23) before the Bulldogs’ game against South Pittsburg, Tenn., on Friday night.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com An official chats with Murphy captains Jeremiah Dickey (72) and Cameron Grooms (23) before the Bulldogs’ game against South Pittsburg, Tenn., on Friday night.

Lack of game officials remains a concern across region

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Body The number of officials continues to decline in North Carolina, and it’s expected to remain a concern into the future.
Justin Fitzgerald/ sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews Rylie McDonald tries to hit the ball over Murphy’s Julia Dockery (8) during the Lady Bulldogs’ 3-0 win over the Lady Wildcats on Thursday.

Justin Fitzgerald/ sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews Rylie McDonald tries to hit the ball over Murphy’s Julia Dockery (8) during the Lady Bulldogs’ 3-0 win over the Lady Wildcats on Thursday.

Lady Bulldogs sweep Andrews

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Body “To see them out there getting the job done and enjoying each other’s company is everything,” Lovingood said.

Sports Shorts

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Body HAYESVILLE Charity golf event Oct. 8 Registration for the United Way of Clay and Cherokee Counties Charity Golf Tournament is underway.
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Hunter Stalcup runs upfield at South Pittsburg, Tenn., on Friday night. He scored four touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ 34-28 win.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Hunter Stalcup runs upfield at South Pittsburg, Tenn., on Friday night. He scored four touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ 34-28 win.

Bulldogs play ‘for 34’ in win at S. Pittsburg

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Body After a lengthy delay, the goal the rest of the night was simple. Play for No. 34, Laney’s number. It will remain that way all season.
Cory Spiers/Mitchell News Journal Andrews’ Isaac Weaver (7) looks for open running room during the Wildcats’ 44-27 win over a tough Mitchell team on Friday night.

Cory Spiers/Mitchell News Journal Andrews’ Isaac Weaver (7) looks for open running room during the Wildcats’ 44-27 win over a tough Mitchell team on Friday night.

Wildcats make statement win

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Body The Wildcats, though, were up to the challenge, taking Mitchell’s best punch before pulling away in the second half for a 44-27 win.
Kathryn Moses/Contributing Photographer Riders from In the Irons Equestrian Academy in Franklin participated in their first IEA competition at Cedar Hill Farms in Waxhaw on Aug. 27. The team travels throughout the state for competitions. Members are Elianna Meiners, Lucia Smithdeal, Annalise Wike, Emily Moses and Charlie Merritt.

Kathryn Moses/Contributing Photographer Riders from In the Irons Equestrian Academy in Franklin participated in their first IEA competition at Cedar Hill Farms in Waxhaw on Aug. 27. The team travels throughout the state for competitions. Members are Elianna Meiners, Lucia Smithdeal, Annalise Wike, Emily Moses and Charlie Merritt.

Sports Shorts

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Body RALEIGH Hunting & Fishing Day
A total of 25 Cherokee and Clay county seniors who participated and qualified in the Senior Games and SilverArts competitions this spring are registered and ready to go to and show their abilities and talents in the N.C. State Finals this fall. Nearly 3,000 participants from around the state will gather in Raleigh and other venues to take part in sports, games and SilverArts showcase competitions. Not pictured are Greg Hansen (Short Story), Daryl Jones (Badminton), Cathy Mozley (Pastels), Carol Post (5K Pow

A total of 25 Cherokee and Clay county seniors who participated and qualified in the Senior Games and SilverArts competitions this spring are registered and ready to go to and show their abilities and talents in the N.C. State Finals this fall. Nearly 3,000 participants from around the state will gather in Raleigh and other venues to take part in sports, games and SilverArts showcase competitions. Not pictured are Greg Hansen (Short Story), Daryl Jones (Badminton), Cathy Mozley (Pastels), Carol Post (5K Pow

Senior Gamers ready for state finals

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022