Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Lady Bulldog Emma Hensley jumps to make a layup in the third place game of the Battle of the States tournament in Hiawassee, Ga., on Dec. 30.

April McNabb/Contributing Photographer Olivia McNabb of Hiwassee Dam calls for the ball while holding off a Swain County defender in their game Friday.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Mountain Man Jeremy Stiles catches Flex Ferguson after his jumps off the ropes before Stiles slams Flex into the mat in their match Saturday night at the Peachtree Community Center.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Ty Clark of Andrews puts up a 3-pointer in their game against Robbinsville on Dec. 17.

Photos by Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com The Hiwassee Dam Lady Eagles won their second round playoff game at home against Christ the King on March 1. Front row (from left) are Sky Taylor, Brinkley Payne, Katie McNabb and Brooklyn Hyde. Back row (from left) are Avery McNabb, Olivia Williams, Shelby Kester, Olivia McNabb and Bella Stiles.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com The Andrews Wildcats celebrate their win over Robbinsville on Dec. 17. From left are LaDannien Rattler, Braxton Rickett and Keegan Ellis.