Chris Faries/Contributing Photographer Brian Kearny competes in billiards during the N.C. Senior Games Finals in Raleigh.
Bre Woodard/Staff Correspondent Andrews volleyball honored their seniors before their match on Oct. 7. From left are Mady Queen, Kaiya Ellis, Alexis Beasley, Chanteah Ratter and Molly Conti.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam volleyball and cross-country seniors were honored before the volleyball match on Oct. 7. From left are Avery Taylor, Abel Penland, Brock Hyde, Peyton Williamson, Brooklyn Hyde, Gracie Rhodes and Brinkley Payne.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Tyler Payne (left) runs with the ball while Myca Mustin of Andrews goes for the steal in their match on Oct. 8.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Ellie McClure knocks the ball over the net in their match against Hayesville on Sept. 16.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Kelby Waldroup of Andrews dives for addition yardage during a run against Rosman on Friday night.
Kevin Hensley/The Graham Star Cameron Clem of Murphy breaks free for yardage against Robbinsville on Friday night.
Murphy quarterback Brady Grant looks to the end zone to set up a touchdown pass for the Dogs on Oct. 3 against Rosman.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Tri-County Early College defender Julian Arvizu punts in their match against Swain County on Sept. 29.