Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Piper Dalton (left) throws the ball to Gracie Thrasher to record an out against Tellico Plains, Tenn., on March 11.
Murphy golfer Connor Golden at the state 1A championship tournament at Longleaf Golf & Family Club in Southern Pines on May 13.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Former Andrews Wildcats varsity head football coach James Phillips high fives his players as they run onto the field to take on Cherokee on Oct. 10, 2024.
Bre Woodard/Staff Correspondent Logan Shuler of Andrews competing in the high jump at a meet early in the season at Andrews High School.
Longleaf Golf & Family Club was the host course for the 1A boys golf state 1A championship on May 13.
Julia Dockery of Murphy catches a fly ball for an out against Tellico Plains, Tenn., on March 11.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Brooklyn Johnson of Murphy cuts back past a Highlands defender in their match on May 5.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Zack Hogsed pitches against Robbinsville on April 1.
This stone placed at the Murphy High School track Saturday honors late track and field coach Keith Payne.