Wendy Parker/Contributing Photographer Andrews High School junior Boone Parker holding his trophy from the Far West Shootout on Saturday, March 2 after shooting a nearly perfect 598/600.
J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Murphy’s Lailee Holloway goes for the goal Thursday against Cherokee.
J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Xander Wachacha celebrates with teammates during a ceremony Thursday at Murphy High School after scoring his 1,000th career point in a game against Bishop McGuiness on March 5. Wachacha started his high school basketball career in Robbinsville, but transferred to Murphy for his senior season. He is the second Bulldog this season to reach this milestone following Dominick Rummler
April McNabb/Contributing Photographer Brinkley Payne of Hiwassee Dam runs up the court with the ball during the Lady Eagles’ state playoff game against Mountain Heritage on March 5.
Photos by Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Digger James jumper off the top turnbuckle to slam Mountain Man Jeremy Stiles.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com The Tri-County track team works on their 200-meter run during practice last week.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel in Murphy, which is one of three legal in-person sportsbooks in North Carolina.
Photos by Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Jonah Hamby jumps to put the ball in the hoop in their 1A state playoffs first-round game Friday against Mountain Island Charter.
J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Xander Wachacha shoots free throws in overtime Friday.