Cherokee swept a road doubleheader Tuesday night, rolling past Andrews in Western North Carolina conference play. The Cherokee girls dominated from the opening tip, cruising to a 94–25 victory, while the Cherokee boys followed with a 73–47 win over the Wildcats. At Murphy, Hayesville split its trip against the Bulldogs. The Hayesville girls pulled out a 37–25 win in a defensive battle, but the Murphy boys responded with an 82–48 victory to earn the split. Hiwassee Dam complet

Area high school basketball teams were busy Friday night, Jan. 16, with a full slate of games across western North Carolina and north Georgia, producing a mix of close finishes and decisive victories. At Hayesville, the Yellow Jackets girls earned a narrow 52-48 home conference win over Andrews, pulling away late to secure the four-point victory. The Hayesville boys were unable to complete the sweep, falling to Andrews 58-45 in the nightcap. Hiwassee Dam’s girls dropped a har

Several local high school basketball teams were in action Tuesday night, with close finishes and decisive victories highlighting conference and non-conference play. In Bryson City, the Swain County girls varsity team dropped a home conference matchup to Andrews, falling 67-53. Andrews controlled the game throughout to secure the road win, while Swain County was unable to close the gap late. Robbinsville experienced mixed results at home against Hayesville. The Lady Jackets fo

A busy Tuesday night on the hardwood brought a mix of dominant performances and close finishes for area teams, with Andrews, Hayesville, Murphy, Hiwassee Dam and Union County all taking center stage. Andrews sweeps Blue Ridge Early College Andrews made a clean sweep on the road at Blue Ridge Early College, earning wins in both the girls and boys non-conference matchups. The Andrews girls set the tone early and cruised to a 56–25 victory, holding Blue Ridge to single-digit sco

The Andrews High School gym was filled with energy Friday night, Jan. 2, as the Wildcats hosted Smoky Mountain Conference rival Robbinsville in a varsity basketball doubleheader. The evening began with the Lady Wildcats putting together a strong performance on their home floor. Andrews controlled the game and came away with a 55–46 conference victory over Robbinsville. The Lady Wildcats showcased balanced scoring and solid defensive play, especially in key moments, to secure

Staff Report The Andrews High School gymnasium was rocking on Tuesday night, December 9, 2025, as both the Lady Wildcats and Wildcats varsity basketball teams delivered commanding victories over visiting Nantahala in a conference/non-conference doubleheader. Lady Wildcats Roll to 56-19 Conference Win In the opener at 6 p.m., the Andrews Lady Wildcats set the tone early and never looked back, cruising to a 56-19 victory in Smoky Mountain Conference play. The Lady Wildcats' suf

The Andrews Lady Wildcats  basketball team delivered a powerful statement on the road Friday, December 5th, dominating the home Summit Charter Bears with a final score of 62-37 . The decisive 25-point victory marks a significant win for Andrews, advancing their season record to 3-2  and providing a surge of momentum as they dive deeper into the Smoky Mountain 1A/2A conference schedule. The Summit Charter Bears (Cashiers, NC) now fall to a 4-2 record after the tough loss. The

Staff Report Mountain Buzz The Andrews Wildcats saw their postseason journey come to an end Friday night, falling 56–7 to the Robbinsville Black Knights in the second round of the NCHSAA playoffs at Robbinsville High School. The Wildcats entered the matchup hoping to build on the momentum of last week’s playoff victory, a bright spot in a season marked by challenges. However, Robbinsville proved to be too much from the opening whistle. The Black Knights controlled the game on

By: Staff Report The Mountain Buzz The Andrews Wildcats picked the perfect time to find their offensive spark. After a tough stretch to end the regular season, Andrews exploded for a season-high 42 points on Friday night, defeating the College Prep & Leadership Academy Royals 42-34 in the opening round of the playoffs. It was a hard-fought game from start to finish, with both teams trading big plays and momentum swings. But in the end, it was the Wildcats who made the key pla

By: Staff Report November 7, 2025 The Andrews Wildcats saw their postseason run come to an end Thursday night, falling 7–1 to NCSSM: Morganton in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs. Despite a solid regular season that earned them a playoff berth, Andrews struggled to slow down the Dragons’ relentless offensive attack. NCSSM: Morganton, who has now won three of their last four matches, took control early and never looked back. With the loss, Andrews closes out their

Photo by Matt Mustin The Andrews High School boys cross country team proved once again that hard work and small-town grit can hang with anyone in the state. At the NCHSAA 1A State Cross Country Championships held at the Ivey Redmon Sports Complex in Kernersville, the Wildcats turned in an impressive performance, finishing as the state runner-up  behind only NC Leadership Academy. Led by freshman phenom Levi Clark , who crossed the line in 17:00.05  to take fifth place overall

ANDREWS — The road continues to be a rough one for the Andrews Wildcats. On Friday night, they made the short trip to Hayesville hoping to turn their luck around, but instead found themselves on the wrong end of a 55-14 rout at the hands of the Yellow Jackets. The loss marked Andrews’ ninth straight road defeat dating back to last season, dropping the Wildcats to 1-9 overall. Things got out of hand early, as Hayesville exploded for 41 first-half points, leaving Andrews in a

(Photo by Matt Mustin) : The Andrews Wildcats celebrate their regional championship. BRYSON CITY, N.C. — The Andrews High School boys cross country team claimed the 1A Western Regional Championship on Saturday, Oct. 25, dominating the field at the 5K meet held in Bryson City. Led by freshman Levi Clark , who finished third overall in 17 minutes, 3.5 seconds, and fellow freshman Elliott Salinas , who crossed just two-tenths of a second later in fourth place, the Wildcats post

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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