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Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Ethan Russell (left) of Hiwassee Dam and Ogana Swimmer (right) of Cherokee run neck and neck at the first meet of the season in Hayesville on Aug. 21.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Ethan Russell (left) of Hiwassee Dam and Ogana Swimmer (right) of Cherokee run neck and neck at the first meet of the season in Hayesville on Aug. 21.

Cross-country teams come to Murphy for meet

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Body Murphy – The cross-country teams in the Smoky Mountain Conference ran their fourth meet of the season Saturday at Murphy High School.
J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Murphy senior Carsyn Lovingood gets a dig on the ball in their match against Franklin on Sept. 9.

J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Murphy senior Carsyn Lovingood gets a dig on the ball in their match against Franklin on Sept. 9.

Lady Dogs fall to Franklin

J.R. Carroll
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Body Murphy – Franklin took little time to dispatch the Lady Bulldogs in a volleyball match Monday, as the Lady Panthers won the match in three sets.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com The Lady Eagles celebrate scoring a point against Andrews in their match on Sept. 10. The student section can be seen in the background celebrating as well.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com The Lady Eagles celebrate scoring a point against Andrews in their match on Sept. 10. The student section can be seen in the background celebrating as well.

Lady Eagles, Lady Cats get big wins at home

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Body Hiwassee Dam – To kick off their week, the Hiwassee Dam Lady Eagles’ volleyball team picked up a 3-0 win over the Andrews Lady Wildcats.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Tri-County’s Andrew White (middle) controls the ball as Ty Clark (left) and Gabe Clark (right) of Andrews defend on Sept. 11.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Tri-County’s Andrew White (middle) controls the ball as Ty Clark (left) and Gabe Clark (right) of Andrews defend on Sept. 11.

Murphy, Tri-County get conference wins

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Body Andrews kicks off year with loss; Jaguars defeat Cherokee on the road for first win
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews quarterback Everett Tatham runs into Hayesville’s defensive line on Sept. 6.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews quarterback Everett Tatham runs into Hayesville’s defensive line on Sept. 6.

Wildcats fall by 1 to Mitchell

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Body Andrews suffers first loss in close 35-34 game on the road
J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Murphy’s Cameron Clem runs for yardage as Landon Late leads the way against Smoky Mountain on Thursday.

J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Murphy’s Cameron Clem runs for yardage as Landon Late leads the way against Smoky Mountain on Thursday.

Dogs tame Mustangs

J.R. Carroll
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Body Murphy beats Smoky Mountain 22-14 on the road in Sylva to move to 3-1