Sports

Fern Crayton of Tri-County Early College runs during her home cross-country meet Aug. 23.

Tri-County Early College’s Crayton wins state 1A championship

Friday, October 31, 2025

Body Kernersville – Fern Crayton of Tri-County Early College won the 1A cross-country state championship Friday morning.

Lady Eagles fall to top team in 2nd round

Cannon Crompton

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Body Kernersville – For the second consecutive season, the Hiwassee Dam varsity volleyball team played in the second round of the state 1A playoffs.

Lady Bulldogs lose to Cornerstone Charter

Cannon Crompton

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Body Greensboro – For the first time since 2022, the Murphy varsity volleyball advanced to the second round of the state playoffs. In the second round of the 2A playoffs, the No.

Jack Wimpey Memorial held at Tri-County Racetrack

Cannon Crompton

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Body Brasstown – Racing fans were treated to two days of races over the weekend, with a demolition derby wrapping it up, all dedicated to late track owner Jack Wimpey.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com The Lady Wildcats celebrate winning their second-round match against NCSSM: Morganton on Oct. 21.

Wildcats fall in 3rd round

Cannon Crompton

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Body After receiving the No. 8 seed in the western part of the 1A volleyball state playoffs, Andrews received a first-round bye and automatically advanced to the second round.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy goalkeeper Cale Harger talks to his team during their match against Tri-County Early College on Oct. 1.