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Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy catcher Aayden Williams catches a ball in the dirt in their game against Towns County, Ga., on March 13.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy catcher Aayden Williams catches a ball in the dirt in their game against Towns County, Ga., on March 13.

Spring mid-season summary

Body Where each team stands after spring break
Bre Woodard/Staff Correspondent Elias Diaz-Menchu runs in an event at Andrews High School on March 19.

Bre Woodard/Staff Correspondent Elias Diaz-Menchu runs in an event at Andrews High School on March 19.

Spring break on track

Body 3 local schools compete in Swain County
Bre Woodard/ Staff Correspondent  Former Andrews High School baseball coach Brian Wilson.

Bre Woodard/ Staff Correspondent Former Andrews High School baseball coach Brian Wilson.

Wilson let go as Cats’ coach

Body He began his statement by being honest that there is no one to blame but himself
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Killshot (top) chokes Stryker in their match at the ACWF’s January show.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Killshot (top) chokes Stryker in their match at the ACWF’s January show.

‘Chaos reigned’ over weekend in Peachtree

Body Peachtree – The American Championship Wrestling Federation returned to action in the squared circle Saturday night at the Peachtree Community Center.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Lady Bulldog Aa’Liyah Grant makes contact for a hit against Robbinsville on April 1

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Lady Bulldog Aa’Liyah Grant makes contact for a hit against Robbinsville on April 1

Wildcats fall to Swain

Body It was a tough week for the Andrews baseball and softball teams, as both were swept by Swain County. Baseball

Dogs sweep Knights

Body Murphy’s baseball and softball teams faced off against Smoky Mountain Conference opponents Robbinsville in a two-game series.
Rex Cable/Contributing Photographer Chase Beasley (right) of Andrews stands on the podium after his second-place finish Saturday.

Rex Cable/Contributing Photographer Chase Beasley (right) of Andrews stands on the podium after his second-place finish Saturday.

Sports Shorts

Body GOLF Cats earn close win The Andrews boys golf team got a one-shot win over Murphy on April 1 at Mountain Harbour Golf Club in Hayesville.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Ella Ledford (right) of Murphy takes a shot through Tri-County Early College defenders during their match Thursday.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Ella Ledford (right) of Murphy takes a shot through Tri-County Early College defenders during their match Thursday.

Lady Bulldogs down Jaguars

Body In-county rivals face off in first meeting
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Isaiah Crisp of Hiwassee Dam hurls a pitch against Hayesville on March 18.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Isaiah Crisp of Hiwassee Dam hurls a pitch against Hayesville on March 18.

Eagles sweep Cherokee

Body Hiwassee Dam baseball, softball combine for 4 wins over Braves
Cannon Crompton/ sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews High School senior basketball player Ty Clark (middle, seated) signed a commitment letter Thursday to continue playing basketball at Union University in Jackson, Tenn. While at Union, Clark plans on studying theology and Christian studies. Pictured with Ty are (seated, from left) brother Zeke Clark, mother Bethany Clark, brother Gabe Clark and brother Luke Clark. Standing (from left) are his father, Shawn Clark, and brother Levi Clark.

Cannon Crompton/ sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews High School senior basketball player Ty Clark (middle, seated) signed a commitment letter Thursday to continue playing basketball at Union University in Jackson, Tenn. While at Union, Clark plans on studying theology and Christian studies. Pictured with Ty are (seated, from left) brother Zeke Clark, mother Bethany Clark, brother Gabe Clark and brother Luke Clark. Standing (from left) are his father, Shawn Clark, and brother Levi Clark.

Clark joining Union