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Cannon Crompton/ sports@cherokeescout.com Kinleigh Queen makes a play to first base during Andrews’ game against Hayesville on March 14.

Cannon Crompton/ sports@cherokeescout.com Kinleigh Queen makes a play to first base during Andrews’ game against Hayesville on March 14.

Murphy leading as season winds down

Body Murphy has dominated the Smoky Mountain Conference so far this season, with Hiwassee Dam not far behind. As the season heads down the final stretch, the Lady Bulldogs will look to maintain their momentum.
The Wildcats’ baseball team has had a less-than-ideal start to their 2024 season. They are winless through nine games, with seven of those being against Smoky Mountain Conference squads.

The Wildcats’ baseball team has had a less-than-ideal start to their 2024 season. They are winless through nine games, with seven of those being against Smoky Mountain Conference squads.

Dogs, Eagles vie for best record

Body The Wildcats’ baseball team has had a less-than-ideal start to their 2024 season. They are winless through nine games, with seven of those being against Smoky Mountain Conference squads.
Jacquline Gayosso/The Graham Star Allie Gibson of Andrews runs in the relay during the track and field meet in Robbinsville on April 3.

Jacquline Gayosso/The Graham Star Allie Gibson of Andrews runs in the relay during the track and field meet in Robbinsville on April 3.

Andrews, TCEC track speeds into spring break after conference meet

Body Robbinsville – The Andrews and Tri-County track teams headed north to Robbinsville High School to compete in their third Smoky Mountain Conference track and field meet of the seaso
J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Murphy runners (from left) Patience Garrett, Cayla Greer and Rylee Tabor competing in the 100-meter dash on April 3.

J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Murphy runners (from left) Patience Garrett, Cayla Greer and Rylee Tabor competing in the 100-meter dash on April 3.

Murphy track maintains success at home meet

Body Murphy – The Bulldogs’ boys track and field team captured another team victory at their home meet on April 3. 
Kevin Hensley/Graham Star Kinleigh Queen makes a throw to first base in their game against Robbinsville on April 5.

Kevin Hensley/Graham Star Kinleigh Queen makes a throw to first base in their game against Robbinsville on April 5.

Lady Wildcats lose 2 to Knights in softball

Body Andrews – The Lady Wildcats softball team lost both of their matchups against Robbinsville last week.
J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Hiwassee Dam’s Ethan Russell finishes an event at the meet at Murphy on April 3.

J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Hiwassee Dam’s Ethan Russell finishes an event at the meet at Murphy on April 3.

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Body HAYESVILLE Senior Games next weekend
Kevin Hensley/Graham Star Aiden Garrett pitches against Robbinsville on April 5.

Kevin Hensley/Graham Star Aiden Garrett pitches against Robbinsville on April 5.

Wildcats drop 2 to Robbinsville

Body Andrews – The Wildcats lost back-to-back games to Smoky Mountain Conference rivals, the Robbinsville Black Knights.
J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Hiwassee Dam’s Trenten Beavers catches as Murphy’s Tommy Crapse hits on April 2.

J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Hiwassee Dam’s Trenten Beavers catches as Murphy’s Tommy Crapse hits on April 2.

Eagles sweep up Bulldogs

Body Adam Cook followed that up with a single, and Murphy had two base runners with no outs. Zack Skogen reached on an error that scored both Rolden and Cook to give Murphy a 3-0 lead.