Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Cale Harger of Murphy competes in the long jump at Murphy High School on April 2.
Photos by Bre Woodard/Staff Correspondent Left: Ethan Sutton of Andrews gets ready to field a ball in their game against Hayesville on March 14. Right: Lauren Cochran of Andrews steps up to the plate in their game against Hayesville on March 14.
April McNabb/Contributing Photographer Olivia McNabb (left) of Hiwassee Dam and Kylie Donaldson of Andrews competed in the WNC All-Star Game on March 29.
April McNabb/Contributing Photographer Sky Taylor of Hiwassee Dam gets the ball to tag out a Robbinsville player during their game March 25.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Brooklyn Johnson of Murphy takes the ball down the pitch against Swain County on March 24.
Professional angler Robert Gee weighs in following the first day of the Bassmaster Classic on March 21.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy softball pitcher Gracie Thrasher pitches against Rosman on March 26.
Crews work on their cars ahead of the first race back at Tri-County Racetrack in Brasstown on Saturday. Sam Jokich/Staff Correspondent
Murphy’s Leah Beebe (middle, 12) celebrates scoring the first goal of the game against Hayesville on March 17 along with teammates (from left) Kadence Walton, Brooklyn Johnson and Tina Bui. Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com