Brooklyn Hyde of Hiwassee Dam serves against Highlands during the teams’ volleyball match on Oct. 7.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Lauren Cochran of Andrews knocks the ball over the net in their match against Robbinsville on Aug. 28.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Saddie Cornwell of Murphy gets a dig in the 2A first-round state 2A playoff matchup against Elkin on Saturday.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews’ Ethan Barton (right) kicks the ball while Tri-County Early College’s Elias Diaz-Menchu (left) defends in their match on Oct. 9.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com John Snow of Blairsville, Ga., takes laps at Tri-County Racetrack in Brasstown during open practice on July 31.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Elijah Twiggs of Murphy celebrates scoring a goal against Madison on Sept. 10.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy running back Cameron Clem breaks for the end zone against Andrews on Friday night.
Christy Payne/Contributing Photographer The Hiwassee Dam varsity volleyball team proudly holds the Little Smoky Mountain Conference championship trophy after defeating Highlands on Oct. 15. Front row (from left) are Kaylee King, Brooklyn Hyde, Brinkley Payne, Gracie Rhodes, Peyton Williamson and manger Brock Hyde. Back row (from left) are assistant coach Kellee Davis, head coach Angie Davis, Avery McNabb, Ryleigh Harris, Sophia Gibson, Bella Davenport, Chloe McNabb, Abby Harris and Kinley Stiles.
Kevin Hensley/The Graham Star The Andrews boys cross-country team holds the Smoky Mountain Conference championship trophy after winning the meet Saturday. The team (from left) is Elliott Salinas, Jayce Donaldson, Luke Clark, Myca Mustin, Levi Clark, Ethan Garrett and Gabe Clark.
Andrews Wildcat Logan Shuler scrambles for yardage in their game against Swain County on Sept. 19.