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Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Elijah Twiggs (left) and Jerry Bui of Murphy celebrate Twiggs’ first-half goal against Madison on Sept. 10.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Elijah Twiggs (left) and Jerry Bui of Murphy celebrate Twiggs’ first-half goal against Madison on Sept. 10.

Dogs, Cats earn soccer wins

Cannon Crompton
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Body Varsity soccer teams in the county had a busy week, as Andrews and Murphy had two matches, while Tri-County Early College played in one.
Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star The Lady Eagles celebrate scoring a point against Robbinsville on Sept. 2.

Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star The Lady Eagles celebrate scoring a point against Robbinsville on Sept. 2.

Lady Eagles fall on Big Smoky road

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Body Hiwassee Dam’s varsity volleyball team faced a week of tough opponents where they faced Robbinsville and Cherokee, both on the road.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Mountain Man Jeremy Stiles hits Killshot with a spear before winning the match Saturday night.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Mountain Man Jeremy Stiles hits Killshot with a spear before winning the match Saturday night.

Wrestlers bring heat, havoc to Peachtree

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Body Peachtree – Professional wrestlers at the American Championship Wrestling Federation’s September show brought both heat and havoc to “Heatwave Havoc.”
Bre Woodard/Staff Correspondent The Andrews defense lines up against Mitchell in the Wildcats’ home opener Friday night.

Bre Woodard/Staff Correspondent The Andrews defense lines up against Mitchell in the Wildcats’ home opener Friday night.

Andrews falls to Mitchell at home

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Body Andrews –The Wildcats’ varsity football team returned home for their first home game of the season against Mitchell on Friday night, falling 38-7.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Andrew White (right) looks to score but is stopped by Tri-County Early College goalkeeper Julian Arvizu during their game on Sept. 1.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Andrew White (right) looks to score but is stopped by Tri-County Early College goalkeeper Julian Arvizu during their game on Sept. 1.

Bulldogs defeat Jaguars in soccer

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Body Rain delays 2 soccer games