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Kevin Hensley/The Graham Star The Andrews Girls Mite championship team with their trophies.

Kevin Hensley/The Graham Star The Andrews Girls Mite championship team with their trophies.

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Photos by Kevin Hensley/The Graham Star Jordan Oliver (right) and Kristie Oliver (left) embrace after Jordan wins the state championship in the wheelchair 55-meter dash and sets her a new personal record Saturday at the N.C. High School Athletic Association Indoor Track State Championship.

Photos by Kevin Hensley/The Graham Star Jordan Oliver (right) and Kristie Oliver (left) embrace after Jordan wins the state championship in the wheelchair 55-meter dash and sets her a new personal record Saturday at the N.C. High School Athletic Association Indoor Track State Championship.

Murphy takes home 2 titles at state meet

Body Winston-Salem – Murphy was the only Cherokee County school with athletes in the N.C.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Cam Rattler, who had 29 points against Hayesville, goes for a layup against Murphy earlier in the week.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Cam Rattler, who had 29 points against Hayesville, goes for a layup against Murphy earlier in the week.

Wildcats boys win; girls fall against Murphy, Hayesville

Body Murphy’s Dominick Rummler kept the Bulldogs close in the first quarter, as he accounted for six of the Dogs’ nine points. Andrews had three players contributing to their scoring in the first stanza, as they popped for 12 to lead the Dogs 12-9 at the end of one period.
April McNabb/Contributing Photographer Sky Taylor (left) and Brooklyn Hyde (right) defend against Highlands on Feb. 6.

April McNabb/Contributing Photographer Sky Taylor (left) and Brooklyn Hyde (right) defend against Highlands on Feb. 6.

Lady Eagles pick up 2 wins during busy week

Body In their first of three games last week, Hiwassee Dam won a close game against Highlands 48-46 on Feb. 6.
J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent From left are Andrews athletic director Frank Maenlee, Smoky Mountain Conference Soccer Player of the Year Joshua Hernandez and Andrews soccer coach Patrick Santon.

J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent From left are Andrews athletic director Frank Maenlee, Smoky Mountain Conference Soccer Player of the Year Joshua Hernandez and Andrews soccer coach Patrick Santon.

Hernandez tops in SMC

Body Andrews – Joshua Hernandez, a senior at Andrews High School, was named the Smoky Mountain Conference Soccer Player of the Year.

Dogs drop 2 each on road

Body Murphy – The Bulldogs boys basketball team dropped two road games last week, as they first fell to Robbinsville 68-53 and then to Swain 51-44.
J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Kylie Donaldson goes up for points for Andrews.

J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Kylie Donaldson goes up for points for Andrews.

Lady Wildcats get win

Body Andrews – The Lady Wildcats started the week off right, as they defeated Summit Charter 48-26, but the week didn’t end well as the Andrews girls basketball team fell to Cherokee 78
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Eagles shooting guard Clay Davis goes up for a layup against Robbinsville on Thursday.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Eagles shooting guard Clay Davis goes up for a layup against Robbinsville on Thursday.

Hiwassee Dam boys split 2

Body Hiwassee Dam – The Eagles boys basketball team hosted Nantahala on Jan. 30, when the Eagles defeated the Hawks 90-52.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Nantahala’s Cole McCoy flies through the air to make a shot against Highlands on Friday night.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Nantahala’s Cole McCoy flies through the air to make a shot against Highlands on Friday night.

Nantahala hosts Highlands for homecoming

Body Nantahala – The Hawks celebrated homecoming Friday night, but could not come up with a win for either team.