Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Brooklyn Hyde of Hiwassee Dam takes the ball down the court on a fast break against Andrews on Nov. 26.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Hayden Virtanen of Andrews (left) takes on Canyon Hughes of Murphy at the Wild West Duals in Andrews on Nov. 27. Virtanen won the match by fall.
The 1974 Murphy High School state champion football team. Front row (from left): Noland Smith, Kenneth Hyatt, Dwight Bennett, Kenny Hall, Willie Brown, Phil Dickey, Tim Meyers, Chris McConnell and Joey Palmer. Second row (from left): Lee Lackey, David Murphy, Bill Owen, Johnny Queen, Marty Douglas, Carl Stiles and Jeff Plemmons. Third row (from left): Danny Gee, Carl Auvil, Bill Gomes, Brian Clayton, Tony Dickey and Allen Blakemore. Fourth row (from left): Bruce Hogsed, Steve Brooks, David Hubbard, Dan Hugh
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Cayla Geer of Murphy looks for an open teammate during the Lady Bulldogs’ game at Hayesville last season on Jan. 26.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Brady Grant of Murphy throws the ball looking for the end zone against Highland Tech on Nov. 15.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Aidan Bennett of Hiwassee Dam drives to the hoop through the air against Copper Basin, Tenn., on Friday.
Reagan Lindsay/Contributing Photographer Logan Patrick of Andrews prepares to throw in the shot put in Swain County on Nov. 20.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Ty Clark of Andrews drives to the basket to make up a layup against Murphy on Feb. 6.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Little Smoky Mountain Conference Player of the Year Olivia McNabb of Hiwassee Dam spikes the ball against Hayesville on Sept. 5.