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J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Murphy boys coach Eric Laney (right) with Dominick Rummler (left) on Feb. 27.

Rummler scores 1,000th point

J.R. Carroll

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Body Rummler got 13 of those points in the first half. He was fouled twice early in the third period and missed one of the free throws on the first foul.

J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Murphy’s Dominick Rummler takes on a double team in the paint against Cherokee in the conference tournament.

Dogs fall to Braves in second round of conference tourney

J.R. Carroll

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Body Cherokee – Dominick Rummler scored 30 points and Murphy had two more players in double figures, but it wasn’t enough as Murphy (16-9) fell to Cherokee (16-8) 75-70 in the seco

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews’ Jesus Jimenez works on hurdles during practice last week.

Andrews track & field Q&A 2024 preview

News Staff

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Body Andrews – The Wildcats’ track and field team began preparation for the 2024 season by looking forward to invitational meets and having older athletes mentor younger ones.

April McNabb/Contributing Photographer Hiwassee Dam’s Aiden Bennett (left) and Kyle Taylor (right) defend the paint during the Little Smoky Mountain Championship game on Thursday

Sports Shorts

Cannon Crompton

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Body SWIMMING Doing well at regionals Murphy and Tri-County Early College had swimmers compete in the Western Regional championship Feb. 2-3.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Tri-County’s Allison Hernandez runs with the ball during practice last week.

Tri-County Early College girls soccer Q&A preview

Cannon Crompton

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Body The Cherokee Scout spoke with new head coach Chris Blanton on their preseason preparation and goals for the season.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews’ Aiden Garrett fields a ball during baseball practice last week.

Andrews baseball Q&A ’24 preview

Cannon Crompton

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Body The Scout also talked with Wilson about the team’s goals for the season, things they will build on from last season and their first game of the season against Wilson’s longtime friend.

Braves sweep tourney

J.R. Carroll

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Body Cherokee – The Big Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament was not kind to the Cherokee County teams.

Photos by April McNabb/Contributing Photographer The Hiwassee Dam boys varsity basketball team with the Eagles’ Little Smoky Mountain Conference championship trophy. From left are Isiah Crisp, Braiden Ledford, Kyle Taylor, Jonah Hamby, Dawson Headley, Cameron Dills, Aiden Bennett, Clay Davis and Jack Raper.

Eagles complete sweep times 3

Cannon Crompton

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Body The championship game started with a close first period that ended tied at 13. The second period remained close, and Highlands took a one-point lead to halftime.

Jeff Tatham/ Contributing Photographer Ty Clark goes up for points at Swain on Feb. 13.

Cats finish 5th in conference

J.R. Carroll

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Body Bryson City – Andrews head basketball coach Matt Maennle took his team to a familiar place on Feb. 13 for the Wildcats’ last regular-season game.

Jeff Tatham/Contributing Photographer Hannah Talkington goes for shot in the Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament on Feb. 13.

Lady Cats lose to Swain in regular-season finale

J.R. Carroll

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Body Bryson City – Andrews fell short in its final regular-season game, losing to Swain County 51-47 on Feb. 13.