Cale Harger of Murphy goes up for a shot to help increase the lead against Cherokee.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Jonah Dockery of Hiwassee Dam goes up for a shot against Polk County, Tenn., on Dec. 4.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Kevin Seiber looks to land an elbow drop from the ropes on Flex Ferguson during the ACWF show on Aug. 2 as a sold-out crowd looks on in Peachtree.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Jameson Grchan of Nantahala shoots a 3-pointer against Andrews on Dec. 9.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Brinkley Payne of Hiwassee Dam scored the 1,000th point in her high school basketball career on Dec. 5 against Swain County. At the Lady Eagles’ game on Dec. 8, she was honored and given a basketball signed by her teammates and coaches.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Before competing in duals on Dec. 9, Murphy varsity wrestling honored its four seniors. From left are Braiden Martin, Gianna Mayner, Brody McFaddin and Ivy Werner.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Abby Harris of Hiwassee Dam goes down the court driving toward the hoop while Delaney McLean (No. 15) of Nantahala defends on Dec. 8.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Braylen Maennle of Andrews shoots a 3-pointer against Nantahala on Dec. 9.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy quarterback Brady Grant (left, No. 10) hands the ball off to Cameron Clem (No. 5) in the state 2A championship game Saturday in Hickory.