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Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews Madison Queen tries to hit the ball over the outstretched arms of Murphy’s Windsor Caldwell and Maddison Seabolt during the Lady Bulldogs’ 3-0 win over the Lady Wildcats on Thursday.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews Madison Queen tries to hit the ball over the outstretched arms of Murphy’s Windsor Caldwell and Maddison Seabolt during the Lady Bulldogs’ 3-0 win over the Lady Wildcats on Thursday.

Lady Dogs get a big win

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Body Murphy – Entering Thursday’s home match against Andrews, the Murphy volleyball team just needed to finish.
Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com Murphy’s Charlie Graves (54) and Brayden Killian (17) close in on Robbinsville quarterback Donovan Carpenter during Friday night’s loss to the Black Knights.

Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com Murphy’s Charlie Graves (54) and Brayden Killian (17) close in on Robbinsville quarterback Donovan Carpenter during Friday night’s loss to the Black Knights.

Spoil sports

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Body In other words, a fitting chapter in the longstanding rivalry between the Murphy Bulldogs and Robbinsville Black Knights.
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews Samuel Preston fights for extra yards during the Wildcats’ 21-14 loss to Cherokee on Friday night.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews Samuel Preston fights for extra yards during the Wildcats’ 21-14 loss to Cherokee on Friday night.

Cats lose heartbreaker to Cherokee

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Body The Wildcats were driving inside the Braves’ five-yard line with under two minutes to go in fourth quarter before fumbling the ball away. Then in overtime, Michael Driver’s one-yard quarterback sneak gave Cherokee a 21-14 lead.

End of one road leads to the next

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Body It was a winding trip in the darkness through what at the time was a great unknown. Now it’s time to journey into the next great unknown. Friday was my last day at the Scout. 

Sports Shorts

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Body CHEROKEE COUNTY Local runners leading way It was a great few days for Cherokee County’s cross-country runners.
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam’s Brinkley Payne tries to hit the ball over the net during the Lady Eagles’ 3-0 win over Nantahala on Thursday.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam’s Brinkley Payne tries to hit the ball over the net during the Lady Eagles’ 3-0 win over Nantahala on Thursday.

Lady Eagles get healthy

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Body Hiwassee Dam – As one of the smallest high schools in North Carolina, it’s hard to have a next man up at Hiwassee Dam.
Haley West/Contributing Photographer Andrews’ Dalton Rose tries to run past several Swain County defenders during the Wildcats’ 20-0 loss at the Maroon Devils on Friday night.

Haley West/Contributing Photographer Andrews’ Dalton Rose tries to run past several Swain County defenders during the Wildcats’ 20-0 loss at the Maroon Devils on Friday night.

Wildcats struggle at Swain

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Body The Maroon Devils were 5-0 for the first time since 2019, with a versatile offense and stifling defense. Despite entering Smoky Mountain Conference play 4-1, Andrews had been limited in recent weeks due to key injuries on offense.