Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Ilie Smith of Murphy drives to make a layup against Summit Charter on Thursday.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam freshman Jonah Dockery shoots a 3-pointer against Hayesville in their game on Jan. 7.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Kegan Ellis of Andrews takes flight to make a shot against Hiwassee Dam on Nov. 26.
Cheryl Catuto/Contributing Photographer Anthony Catuto of Murphy gets his hand raised after his win over James Arch of Swain County on Thursday.
Bre Woodard/Staff Correspondent Myca Mustin of Andrews drives it home with a dunk against Blue Ridge Early College on Jan. 7.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com The J.R. Carroll Press Box at Bob Hendrix Stadium and David Gentry Field at Murphy High School included a wreath Thursday, the day of his passing.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Cale Harger of Murphy goes up to dunk against Nantahala on Thursday.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews wrestler Chase Beasley fights for the pin against his Hayesville opponent on Dec. 3.
Photos by Bre Woodard/Staff Correspondent Andrews High School student-athletes O’Malley Salinas (left) and Logan Shuler (right) were recognized on Dec. 20 for their outstanding athletic achievements and received their state championship rings. Salinas won the 1A state championship in cross country, while Shuler won the 1A state championship in high jump.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Eli Aguilar of Andrews jumps to get over the defenders and make a basket against Nantahala on Thursday.