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Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Kody Rinehart competes in the saddle bronc competition at the Andrews rodeo on July 5, 2024.
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Andrews seniors Kaiya Ellis (left) and Daisy Sargent tried out and qualified for All-American Cheer.
Andrews High School Wildcats cheer wins awards
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Morgan Oliver – daughter of Jamie Oliver, who is co-leasing the track and is a driver himself – took her first laps in a race car during Thursday’s open practice at Tri-County Racetrack in Brasstown.
Rain clears in time to practice on dirt at Tri-County Racetrack
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Frodo stands on the ropes before his match as the crowd loudly cheers at the ACWF’s Summer Showdown on Saturday night at the Peachtree Community Center.
Summer Showdown wrestling hits Peachtree
Julia Faries/ Contributing Photographer Michele Preisser (left) and Terence Faries stand on the podium at the National Senior Games at Iowa State University in Des Moines, Iowa.
2 local residents compete at Senior Games Nationals
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com The Murphy and Andrews varsity football teams face off on Oct. 25, 2024.
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Pride could take a hit through college transfer portal
Carolina Football Facebook UNC-Chapel Hill baseball head coach Scott Forbes (left) shares a moment with head football coach Bill Belichick prior to the NCAA Super Regional game against Arizona in Chapel Hill on June 7.
New light on N.C. players, coaches
Lamar Courmon/Contributing Photographer The top offensive and defensive players from the seven teams in Conference Carolinas football gathered for media days on July 23-24 in Greenville, S.C.