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Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Brooklyn Johnson takes a corner kick in the second half against Franklin on April 4.

Murphy loses 3-0 to Franklin

Cannon Crompton

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Body Murphy – The Lady Bulldogs’ soccer team suffered their third straight loss to Franklin on April 4. In their 3-0 loss, Murphy lacked possession of the ball and scoring chances.

J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Just another day on the mound for Paisley Johnson as she pitches against Hiwassee Dam on April 2.

Lady Dogs take a pitching duel

J.R. Carroll

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Body In 31 innings pitched, she has struck out 57 batters, walked only six and given up only four earned runs. Four of those last five were shutouts.

Photos by J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Top: Almost 300 people attended the Kids Fishing Day on Saturday at the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Ranch in Marble.

Kids Fishing Day

J.R. Carroll

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Body Angling for fun a success

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com: Abel Penland of Hiwassee Dam pitches in the game against Hayesville on March 27.

Eagles drop 2 to the Jackets

Cannon Crompton

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Body Hiwassee Dam – The Eagles’ baseball team took on Hayesville last week, losing both games while dealing with injury and illness.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Alexis Beasley throwing in the shot put at their home meet at Andrews on March 20.

Andrews track shows speed

Cannon Crompton

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Body Hayesville – The Andrews and Tri-County track and field teams met March 27 for the second Smoky Mountain Conference meet of the season.

J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Brady Grant of Murphy says, “I’m already gone,” while taking the relay on March 27.

Area athletes do well on track

J.R. Carroll

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Body Cherokee – Hiwassee Dam, Murphy and Nantahala had several athletes place well during the Smoky Mountain Conference meet on March 27.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Tri-County goalkeeper Emma Smith kicks the ball during a match on March 11.

Sports Shorts

Cannon Crompton

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Body SOCCER Tri-County falls twice

J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Andrews catcher Hannah Talkington (left) awaits a pitch as Emma Hensley (right) bats Thursday.

Lady Bulldogs softball wins big twice over Andrews

J.R. Carroll

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Body Murphy – The Lady Bulldogs continued their winning ways, sweeping Andrews 15-0 and 19-4 in a two-game series last week.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Lailee Holloway fights off a Highlands defender to take a shot on goal Thursday.

Murphy soccer takes 2nd loss

Cannon Crompton

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Body On Thursday, Murphy suffered its second straight loss of the season to Highlands in the most physical game so far this season.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Katie McNabb of Hiwassee Dam follows through with her home-run swing against Hayesville on March 27.

Lady Eagles remain undefeated

Cannon Crompton

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Body In the first meeting between Hiwassee Dam and the Lady Yellow Jackets, the Lady Eagles got the 12-2 win on March 27. The game started with both teams scoring a run in the first inning.