Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews junior Drew Martin (53) was named the 2021 Smoky Mountain Conference Lineman of the Year.

Murphy’s Christian Tighe lunges for the sand in the long jump during the Dec. 8 meet.

Hiwassee Dam’s Ashlyn Stiles tries to inbound the ball around Murphy’s Lailee Holloway on Friday at The Nest.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews Emily Mealer works to the basket during the Lady Wildcats’ 52-12 loss to Hiwassee Dam on Dec. 7.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews freshman Kegan Ellis tries to get a pass off in the Wildcats’ 54-49 loss on Hiwassee Dam on Dec. 7.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam junior Preston Hyde looks to drive to the basket during the Eagles’ 70-69 win over Murphy on Friday.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Ashlyn Stroupe tries to keep up with the leader in the girls 500-meter dash.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy junior Will Carringer looks to drive or dish during the Bulldogs’ 67-52 win over Fannin County on Saturday.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Wildcats freshman Kegan Ellis makes a move in an attempt to shake a defender during Andrews’ 75-58 loss to Franklin on Friday.