Reagan Lindsay/Contributing Photographer Isaac Patrick (left) of Andrews competes in the 55-meter dash where he placed 3rd on Jan. 29.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Cale Harger of Murphy shoots a jump shot three-pointer against Robbinsville on Jan. 28.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Myca Mustin of Andrews shoots a three-pointer against Tuscola on Jan. 29.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Abby Harris of Hiwassee Dam dribbles down the court on a fast break following a steal against Blue Ridge Early College on Friday night.
April McNabb/Contributing Photographer Sky Taylor of Hiwassee Dam drives to the hoop in their game against Copper Basin, Tenn., on Thursday.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Tyler Payne takes to the sky to make a layup against Hayesville on Friday night.
Nantahala junior Cole McCoy scored his 1,000th point of his high school career on Jan. 17 at Hayesville. On Jan. 21, McCoy (left) was given the game ball by head coach Josh Taylor (right).
Mary Lynn Hulsey/Staff Correspondent Griffin Criteau-Schreiner of Tri-County Early College swims the butterfly in the boys 200-meter medley relay.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Gabe Clark of Andrews shoots a 3-pointer against Hayesville on Jan. 21.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Smoky Mountain Conference 2024-25 champion Ivy Werner (left) fights for position looking for a pin against Julia Vazquez of Robbinsville.