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Wildcats Fall to Cherokee on the Road
CHEROKEE, N.C. — Andrews’ offense couldn’t find any traction Friday night, falling 47-0 to Cherokee in a Smoky Mountain Conference matchup at Ray Kinsland Stadium. The loss marked the third straight time the Wildcats have come up short against the Braves, who snapped their own three-game losing streak with the decisive win. Cherokee (3-6) dominated on the ground, led by Kingston Welch and Jonathan Saylor. Welch rushed for 162 yards and three touchdowns on just 11 carries, whi

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Andrews Falls to Leadership Academy in Sweet 16 Round
ANDREWS, N.C. (Oct. 23, 2025)  — The Andrews Wildcats’ postseason run came to an end Thursday as they fell to Leadership Academy 3-1 in the third round of the NCHSAA 1A state volleyball tournament. The Falcons took control early, winning the first two sets 25-13 and 25-18 before Andrews battled back to claim the third 25-18. Leadership Academy closed out the match with a 25-16 victory in the fourth set. The loss ends an up and down season for the Lady Wildcats. After a strong

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3 days ago1 min read
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Andrews Blanks Summit Charter for Third Straight Win
CASHIERS, N.C. — Andrews continued its winning streak Wednesday, edging Summit Charter 1-0 in a defensive battle that marked the Wildcats’ third straight victory. The Wildcats (5-7-1) kept their third consecutive clean sheet, holding off the Bears’ attack to secure the road win. The result followed Andrews’ recent 2-1 win over Highlands and a 1-0 shutout of Swain County. Summit Charter (7-5) dropped its second straight match with the loss. Andrews will look to extend its mome

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Andrews Looks to Keep Momentum Rolling In Round Three
ANDREWS, N.C.  — The Andrews Lady Wildcats bounced back from a recent losing skid in a big way Tuesday, Oct. 21, defeating NCSSM: Morganton 3-1 to advance to round 3 of the 1A NCHSAA tournament. After dropping being eliminated from the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament in round 1, Andrews regrouped on their home court and found their rhythm against the Dragons. The win was a welcome confidence boost as the Wildcats improved their record to 11-12 on the season. Next up, And

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Wildcats Get Another Soccer Victory
ANDREWS, N.C. ( — The Andrews Wildcats broke a nine-game skid against Highlands on Monday, edging the Highlanders 2-1 in a tense home match. The victory marked Andrews’ third straight win at home and their second consecutive one-goal triumph. The Wildcats improved to 4-7-1 on the season. Highlands entered the game on a six-match winning streak but fell to 8-7-1 with the loss. Andrews will look to keep their momentum going when they host Summit Charter at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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Murphy Dominates Andrews in Cherokee County Showdown
ANDREWS, N.C.  — The Murphy Bulldogs left no doubt Friday night, shutting out county rival Andrews 59-0 in a commanding performance that showcased their strength on both sides of the ball. The victory marked Murphy’s fourth straight win and improved the Bulldogs to 6-2 on the season. It also continued a dominant stretch in which Murphy has outscored opponents by an average of more than 34 points per game. Murphy’s defense was unrelenting, keeping the Wildcats off the scoreboa

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Oct 181 min read
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Hiwassee Dam, Andrews Ready for 1A State Volleyball Tournament
HAYESVILLE, N.C. — The Andrews Lady Wildcats and Hiwassee Dam Lady Eagles are set to represent the far western mountains in the opening round of the NCHSAA 1A state volleyball tournament. Andrews (No. 8 seed) earned a first-round bye and will advance automatically to the second round. The Lady Wildcats will face the winner of the match between No. 9 NCSSM-Morganton and No. 24 Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy. That matchup is scheduled for 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18. Meanwhile

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Oct 161 min read
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Wildcats Get Back in the Win Column Against Swain County
ANDREWS, N.C.  — The Andrews Wildcats secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Swain County on Monday night in a Smoky Mountain Conference soccer match. Andrews struck early, netting the lone goal of the match in the first half, then relied on disciplined defense and steady goalkeeping to hold off the visiting Maroon Devils. The shutout win marked an important conference triumph for the Wildcats, who continue to build momentum late in the season. With the victory, Andrews impro

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Oct 141 min read
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Andrews Falls to Robbinsville in Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament
HAYESVILLE, N.C. —  The Andrews Lady Wildcats couldn’t shake off their recent slump Monday night, falling 3-0 to the Robbinsville Lady Black Knights in the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament at Hayesville High School. The loss marked Andrews’ third straight defeat and the third time this season the Wildcats have come up short against Robbinsville. The two teams last met in September, when Robbinsville claimed a 3-1 win. With the tournament loss, Andrews dropped to 10-12 on
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Andrews Wildcats Secure 20-6 Victory Over Rosman Tigers
Staff Report Andrews, NC The Andrews Wildcats earned their first victory of the season Friday night, Oct. 10, defeating the Rosman Tigers...

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Oct 111 min read
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Wildcats Settle for Tie with Tri-County
ANDREWS, N.C.  — It was a proper cat-fight Thursday night as the Andrews Wildcats and the Tri-County Jaguars battled to a 2-2 draw in...

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Oct 101 min read
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Murphy shuts out Andrews to stay perfect in conference play
MURPHY, N.C. — The Murphy Bulldogs continued their dominant run through the Smoky Mountain Conference with a 6-0 shutout win over the...

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Oct 91 min read
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Andrews Can't Hold Off Hayesville Rally
ANDREWS, N.C. —  The Andrews Lady Wildcats came out strong Tuesday night in their final regular-season match, but couldn’t hold off...

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Oct 81 min read
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Yellow Jackets Best Wildcats
HAYESVILLE, N.C. — Hayesville kept its dominance over rival Andrews intact with a 3-1 victory Wednesday night, improving to 4-3-1 on...

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Oct 21 min read
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Blue Ridge Early College Triumphs Over Andrews in 3-1 Soccer Victory
CASHIERS, N.C. — The Blue Ridge Early College varsity soccer team secured a 3-1 win against Andrews in a home conference match on...

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Sep 301 min read
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Andrews Falls to Robbinsville 56-0
ROBBINSVILLE, N.C. — The Andrews Wildcats’ struggles continued Friday night as they fell 56-0 to the Robbinsville Black Knights,...

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Sep 271 min read
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Smoky Mountain Sweeps Andrews in Volleyball Showdown
ANDREWS, N.C. — The Andrews High School varsity volleyball team fell to Smoky Mountain in a non-conference match on Monday, Sept. 22,...

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Sep 231 min read
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Summit Charter Overwhelms Andrews in 9-1 Soccer Rout
ANDREWS, N.C.  — The Summit Charter Bears dominated the Andrews Wildcats in a one-sided 9-1 victory on Monday, showcasing their offensive...

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Sep 231 min read
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Bulldog XC Open Highlights Local Talent
MURPHY, N.C. — The Bulldog XC Open, held Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Murphy High School track, showcased fierce competition among high...

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Sep 202 min read
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Andrews Wildcats Fall 55-0 to Swain County, Extend Losing Streak
Andrews, N.C. — The Andrews Wildcats suffered a 55-0 defeat against the Swain County Maroon Devils on Friday night, marking their tenth...

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Sep 201 min read
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