Sports

Laney makes miraculous return to football field

Justin Fitzgerald

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

“The only thought was I wouldn’t get to play my senior season,” Laney said. “That was the only thing that went through my head.”

Andrews’ perfect season comes to an end against Draughn

Justin Fitzgerald

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

“It felt like it was a game of momentum at times,” Phillips said. “And we were always behind trying to get momentum on our side.”

Photos by Sarah Tatham/Contributing Photographer The Andrews football team senior class’ winning tradition goes all the way back to their days as Pee Wee Cracker Bowl champions (left photo) and continuing until they became Smoky Mountain Conference champions (right photo).

Andrews’ senior class leaving a lasting legacy in Valley

Justin Fitzgerald

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

“There’s nothing like Friday night lights,” said Andy Tatham. For Donovan Bateman, “Once you run through that banner, it’s the best feeling in the world.”

Hiwassee Dam’s Preston Hyde drives to the hoop during the Eagles’ 60-58 win over Towns County on Saturday. Hyde scored 16 points, including the game-winning shot.

Eagles, Lady Eagles win 2 thrillers over Towns County

News Staff

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Hiwassee Dam – Saturday night was a great way to begin the Hiwassee Dam basketball season.

Sports Shorts

Justin Fitzgerald

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

RALEIGH

Trout stock on the way

Lady Bulldogs volleyball takes conference honors

Justin Fitzgerald

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Senior Liv Payne was named co-Player of the Year, sophomore Addie Johnson was named Co-Setter of the year and head coach Jordan Lovingood was named Co-Coach of the Year.

Dave Guffey/Contributing Photographer A Murphy offensive football player plows through the Mountain Island Charter defense during the Bulldogs’ 38-34 win in the second round of the state 1A playoffs Thursday night, as the game was moved up a day due to the weather forecast.

Dogs win slugfest versus East Wilkes

Justin Fitzgerald

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Murphy advances to the third round and draws a rematch with Cherokee County rival Andrews on Friday at Hugh Hamilton Stadium. Andrews defeated the Bulldogs 42-12 for the Smoky Mountain Conference title in the final game of the regular season.

Wildcats shut out Raptors in round 2

Justin Fitzgerald

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Weaver took the opening kickoff back 97 yards for a touchdown, which ended up being enough points for the night before the Wildcats’ offense even took the field.

Sports Shorts

Justin Fitzgerald

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

CHEROKEE COUNTY

Two finalists for ‘Heisman’

Jude Pinkerton is an eighth-grader at Murphy Middle School.

Pinkerton seeks sponsors for U.S. Army Bowl game

News Staff

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Murphy – Jude Pinkerton, an eighth-grader at Murphy Middle School playing on the Team Georgia U.S. Army Bowl Team, is seeking participants for its sponsorship program.