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Graham Grant/Contributing Photographer A group of bikepackers head down the road at the Huckleberry 250, an ultra endurance bike race based in Andrews.

Graham Grant/Contributing Photographer A group of bikepackers head down the road at the Huckleberry 250, an ultra endurance bike race based in Andrews.

From classroom to bike trail

Body Andrews High School junior Myca Mustin completes multiple ultra endurance races
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy quarterback Brady Grant scrambles out of the pocket and looks to make a pass in their game against Andrews on Oct. 25.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy quarterback Brady Grant scrambles out of the pocket and looks to make a pass in their game against Andrews on Oct. 25.

Murphy to host Highland Tech

Body Dogs will take on the Rams in round 1
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy goalkeeper Cale Harger punts the ball in their match against Tri-County Early College on Oct. 10.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy goalkeeper Cale Harger punts the ball in their match against Tri-County Early College on Oct. 10.

Dogs fall in round 1 to Knights

Body Murphy loses to Gray Stone Day after dropping 3 1st-half goals
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Frodo squirts barbecue sauce in the face of Flex Ferguson during the main event at ACWF Thanksgiving Chaos.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Frodo squirts barbecue sauce in the face of Flex Ferguson during the main event at ACWF Thanksgiving Chaos.

‘Thanksgiving Chaos’ holds true to name

Body Peachtree – Saturday night is indeed alright for fighting, as chaos and carnage ensued during Saturday night’s main event match at American Championship Wrestling Federation’s mont
Andrews Middle School wrestler Sissy Ashe proudly holds her first place medal after going 3-0 with three pins at the first tournament of the season in Hiawassee, Ga.

Andrews Middle School wrestler Sissy Ashe proudly holds her first place medal after going 3-0 with three pins at the first tournament of the season in Hiawassee, Ga.

Sports Shorts

Body LINCOLNTON McClure on to regionals
Luke Charles (right) with his wife Morgan (left) and his sons Jonathan Laith (left, in front) and Bennett Dean (right, in arms) in front of Luke’s Hall of Fame banner at UNC-Pembroke.

Luke Charles (right) with his wife Morgan (left) and his sons Jonathan Laith (left, in front) and Bennett Dean (right, in arms) in front of Luke’s Hall of Fame banner at UNC-Pembroke.

Charles inducted into UNC-Pembroke Hall of Fame

Body Pembroke – Luke Charles played football at Murphy High School from 2004-08, breaking the Bulldogs’ passing record and being named Smoky Mountain Conference Back of the Year in 2008
Dana Dockery/Contributing Photographer Ethan Russell of Hiwassee Dam won second place at the state championship in Kernersville on Saturday. He is shown running during the regional meet on Oct. 26.

Dana Dockery/Contributing Photographer Ethan Russell of Hiwassee Dam won second place at the state championship in Kernersville on Saturday. He is shown running during the regional meet on Oct. 26.

Russell 2nd at state meet

Body Eagles place 3rd overall with 156 points
Cannon Crompton/ sports@cherokeescout.com LaDannien Rattler of Andrews jumps to catch a punt against Hayesville on Friday night.

Cannon Crompton/ sports@cherokeescout.com LaDannien Rattler of Andrews jumps to catch a punt against Hayesville on Friday night.

Wildcats swarmed by Jackets

Body Andrews loses 26-10 to Hayesville at home