Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Abram Twiggs (left) of Murphy and Dalton Kester (right) of Hiwassee Dam go up for the tipoff on Friday night.
Misty Wood/Contributing Photographer Andrews senior Kylie Donaldson (middle, with basketball) is joined by her teammates and coach to celebrate her hitting the milestone of 1,000 points in her high school career.
Kyla Garland/The Graham Star Aaron Harger of Murphy (left) defends during their game against Robbinsville on Friday.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Abby Harris of Hiwassee Dam (in white, left) sets a pick while Brooklyn Hyde (in white, right) dribbles past Hayesville defenders during their game on Dec. 9.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com A sign seen at Konehete Veterans Park in Murphy during the 2024 Cycle NC Mountain Ride on Aug. 2.
Bella Eddings/The Graham Star Patience Garrett of Murphy (right) delivers a resounding denial to Robbinsville’s Abby Wehr on Friday night.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Chase Beasley of Andrews throws Will Denton of Hayesville to score a takedown in their match on Dec. 3.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com The Hiwassee Dam bench celebrates the Eagles’ 57-49 win over Hayesville on Dec. 9.