Photos by Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews’ O’Malley Salinas and Tri-County’s Fern Crayton are already the top runners in the county as freshmen.
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Harper Martin tries to cut off Pisgah’s Andrew Hardin during the Bulldogs’ 9-0 loss to the Black Bears on Aug. 30.
Photos by Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Addie Johnson passes the ball during the Lady Bulldogs’ 3-1 loss to Robbinsville on Thursday.
Photos by Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews’ Samuel Preston fights for extra yards after catching a pass during the Wildcats’ 52-6 win over the Black Hawks on the road Friday night.
Murphy girls track and field head coach Penny Johnson gives Murphy’s Jordan Oliver her state championship ring at halftime of the Bulldogs’ football game against Franklin on Aug. 19. Oliver, a junior, won the 55-meter wheelchair dash at last year’s indoor track and field state championships as well as the 100-meter dash at the outdoor track and field state championships.
Hiwassee Dam volleyball celebrates after winning its match against Andrews on Aug. 22. It was the Lady Eagles’ first win of the season.
Murphy’s Catalina Barreiro tries to get the ball under control during the Lady Bulldogs’ straight-set win over Hiwassee Dam on Thursday.
Andrews Isaac Weaver runs by the East Henderson defense during the Wildcats’ 46-14 home win Friday night.
Murphy’s Ty Laney tries to bring down Commerce’s Jaiden Daniels during the Bulldogs’ 15-14 win over the Tigers on Friday night.