Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews’ Mady Queen serves the ball during the match against Hayesville on Oct. 9.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Tyler Payne (right) of Murphy moves the ball downfield while Landen Spies (left) of Tri-County Early College runs with him defending during their match on Oct. 10.
Kary McClure/Contributing Photographer Ellie McClure of Murphy sets up to putt at Sequoyah National in Cherokee at the second round of the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament on Oct. 15.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews quarterback Everett Tatham runs past Robbinsville defenders to pick up yards during the game Friday night.
Andrew Zenobi/Contributing Photographer Kenyon Nichols of Murphy enters the end zone and looks back at Will Shore during their game against Swain County under the lights Friday night.
April McNabb/Contributing Photographer Hiwassee Dam varsity volleyball players proudly hold their Little Smoky Mountain Conference championship trophy after defeating Highlands on Oct. 16. From left are head coach Angie Davis, Avery McNabb, Gracie Rhodes, Brooklyn Orton, Olivia McNabb, Ally Ledford, Abby Harris, Autumn Kamaras, Kinley Stiles, Bella Stiles, Addison Stiles, Brinkley Payne and assistant coach Kellee Davis.
Andrew Zenobi/Contributing Photographer Murphy High School announcer J.R. Carroll (middle) gets a Bulldog sign from retired coach David Gentry (right). They are joined by Murphy High School athletic director and head football coach Joseph Watson (left).