Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews’ Drea Cutshaw drives down the court against Hayesville on Feb. 18.
Dana Dockery/Contributing Photographer The Hiwassee Dam boys varsity basketball team after winning the Little Smoky Mountain Conference on Thursday. From left are Abel Penland, Isaiah Crisp, Pace Ware, Jimmy Kelley, manager Braiden Trow, Aidan Bennett, Jack Raper, Darius Pope, Avery Taylor, Jonah Dockery, Dalton Kester, Brock Hyde, Aiden Weaver, Braiden Ledford and Luke Harbin.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com The 2024-25 Smoky Mountain Conference champions are the Andrews Wildcats. From left are assistant coach Eric Duong, head coach Matt Maennle, Gabe Clark, Braxton Rickett, Ty Clark, Eli Aguilar, LaDannien Rattler, Kegan Ellis, Logan Shuler, Landon Greene, Myca Mustin, assistant coach Frank Maennle and assistant coach Kabe Ellis.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com The Class of 2025 winter athletes were honored before the basketball game on Feb. 11. From left are William Wood, Demi Davis, Kylie Donaldson, Landon Greene, Braxton Rickett, Kegan Ellis, Ty Clark and Eli Aguilar.
Mary Lynn Hulsey/Staff Correspondent The Murphy High School seniors were honored before their game Thursday night against. From left are Bradey Golden, Connor Golden, Julia Dockery and Cayla Geer.
April McNabb/Contributing Photographer Olivia McNabb of Hiwassee Dam makes a layup against Blue Ridge Early College during their matchup on Feb. 13.