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Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Lady Bulldog Saddie Cornwell serves with the support of the Murphy student section loudly cheering her on Sept. 16.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Lady Bulldog Saddie Cornwell serves with the support of the Murphy student section loudly cheering her on Sept. 16.

Lady Dogs host Cooper’s Night

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Body Murphy – The Lady Bulldogs’ varsity volleyball team faced tough competition as they hosted Hayesville and traveled to Cherokee last week to face the two highest-ranked teams in the
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com The Bulldogs gather together after defeating Franklin on Aug. 22 at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com The Bulldogs gather together after defeating Franklin on Aug. 22 at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee.

Bulldogs ready for conference games

Cannon Crompton
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Body Murphy – Then Bulldogs’ varsity football team had an open week after wrapping up their four-game non-conference slate.
The Andrews varsity volleyball celebrate scoring a point against Highlands on Aug. 21. The Lady Wildcats are set to be in action this against Smoky Mountain at home Monday, then on the road against Robbinsville on Tuesday and at Hiwassee Dam Thursday.

The Andrews varsity volleyball celebrate scoring a point against Highlands on Aug. 21. The Lady Wildcats are set to be in action this against Smoky Mountain at home Monday, then on the road against Robbinsville on Tuesday and at Hiwassee Dam Thursday.

Cherokee County high school sports schedule for Sept. 22-26

News Staff
Monday, September 22, 2025
Body Fall sports are going strong as local teams enter the final full week of September.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Fern Crayton of Tri-County Early College runs in her home meet on Aug. 23.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Fern Crayton of Tri-County Early College runs in her home meet on Aug. 23.

Page wins Swian County cross country event

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Body Bryson City – All four Cherokee County varsity cross-country teams traveled to Swain County to compete in the Keith Payne Memorial Invitational meet.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Juliet Holloway of Andrews gets a kill against Highlands on Aug. 21.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Juliet Holloway of Andrews gets a kill against Highlands on Aug. 21.

Lady Eagles soar over Bears

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Body Along with their in-county matchups, the three varsity volleyball teams in Cherokee County also saw conference opponents later in the week.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews quarterback Brady McLelland rushes in a two-point conversion against Anderson, S.C., on Friday night.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews quarterback Brady McLelland rushes in a two-point conversion against Anderson, S.C., on Friday night.

Andrews loses second home football game

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Body Andrews falls to Anderson in non-conference matchup