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

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 Union County Panthers and Lady Panthers hit the road Friday night, Jan. 2, traveling to Blue Ridge to take on Fannin County in a non-conference basketball doubleheader. Despite strong efforts late in both contests, Union County came up short against a pair of physical and disciplined Rebels squads. Lady Panthers Fall to Fannin County The night opened with the Lady Panthers facing a tough challenge against Fannin County, which set the tone early with a fast-paced offensive

The Union County High School varsity basketball teams opened play in the annual Battle of the States Christmas Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 27, in Hiawassee, Georgia, with mixed results against Rabun County. The Lady Panthers delivered a strong performance, holding off a late push to secure a 63–57 victory, while the Panthers boys’ team ran into a tough Rabun County squad and dropped an 82–47 decision. The Lady Panthers showed poise and determination in their opening-round wi

Staff Report Tuesday night belonged to the home teams at Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe as the Warriors and Lady Warriors delivered contrasting results against their Region 6-AAA rivals from Blairsville. In the girls’ game, the Union County Lady Panthers dominated from start to finish, cruising to a convincing 63-30 road victory. The Lady Panthers set the tone early and never looked back, holding LFO to single digits in multiple quarters on their way to improving their region stand

Mountain Buzz Staff Report The Union County High School basketball teams endured a mixed night of results on the road Friday, Dec. 5, as the Lady Panthers secured a league triumph, while the Panthers fell in a close contest against the host Sonoraville Phoenix. Both teams now hold matching 3-3 records as they prepare to dive deeper into AA Region 7 play. The Union County Lady Panthers notched a decisive victory in the opening game of the night, scoring 53 points and limiting

The Union County Panthers are off to a solid 3-2 start in the 2025-26 season, good for a .600 winning percentage. They are currently on a 1-game winning streak after knocking off Gilmer on the road 77-69 on December 2. Key Stats Points For: 353 (70.6 PPG) Points Against: 317 (63.4 PPG) Average Margin: +7.2 points Record by Location Home: 1-1 Away: 2-1 Neutral: 0-0 Notable Results Swept the season series with Gilmer: dominated at home 82-47 (Nov 18) and won a closer contest on

The Union County Lady Panthers currently stand at 2-3 overall  with a .400 winning percentage through their first five games of the 2025-26 season. They have yet to begin Region 7-AA play and are slated as the No. 9 seed in the region entering league action. Season Results So Far: Nov. 14 @ Towns County – W 82-24  (dominant road win to open the season) Nov. 18 vs. Gilmer – L 56-53  (close home loss) Nov. 21 vs. Towns County – W 60-26  (swept the season series with Towns Count

Staff Report Mountain Buzz The Towns County Indians showed grit and energy in their home matchup Friday night, but the Union County Panthers proved too much to handle down the stretch, handing the Indians a 76–55 loss in non-conference play. Union County, coming off a strong preseason, wasted no time establishing momentum. Their fast tempo and accurate shooting helped them build an early lead, and although Towns County responded with several impressive runs of their own, the

Blairsville , Ga. — Union County kept things close early, but Sonoraville pulled away in the second half to hand the Panthers a 45-22 loss on Friday night. The Smoky Mountain Conference matchup was tight through the first two quarters, with Union County trailing just 22-21 at halftime. But the Panthers couldn’t keep pace after the break as the Phoenix broke the game open with a dominant final two quarters. Sonoraville running back Jayden Cruz powered the offense with a monst

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. —  The Union County Lady Panthers saw their playoff run come to an end Wednesday, falling to Sonoraville in the GHSA Class AA state tournament’s Sweet 16 round. Union County dropped both games of the best-of-three series, losing the opener 2-0 before the Phoenix pulled away for an 11-0 victory in Game 2. The defeats eliminated the Lady Panthers and continued a frustrating trend against Sonoraville — Union County has now lost three straight meetings with the P

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga.  — Union County snapped a four-game losing streak in front of their home crowd Friday night, defeating Coahulla Creek 19-10 on Senior Night. The win marked the Panthers’ first home victory of the season and their second overall, improving their record to 2-6. The result also continued their recent success against the Colts, as Union County earned a win in their previous meeting as well. For Coahulla Creek, the loss dropped them to 2-6 and extended their road

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga.  — The Union County High School varsity volleyball team opened postseason play in dominant fashion Tuesday, Oct. 14, sweeping the Kendrick Cherokees 3-0 in a home playoff match. The Panthers controlled the match from start to finish, earning their most decisive win since Sept. 15, when they also recorded a straight-sets victory. With the win, Union County improved to 26-15 on the season, while Kendrick fell to 17-6. The Panthers have been strong down the stre

WATKINSVILLE, Ga.  — Union County’s offense came alive Thursday as the Panthers cruised to a 9-1 non-league softball win over Oconee...

DALTON, Ga.  — The Union County Lady Panthers surged late to defeat Coahulla Creek 9-2 in a Region matchup Tuesday night, continuing...

Blairsville, GA  – In a nail-biting regional tournament clash that came down to the wire, the Union County Lady Panthers fought valiantly...

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — The Union County Panthers suffered a 21-7 defeat against the Ringgold Tigers in a varsity football showdown Friday...

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — The Union County Lady Panthers kept their late-season surge alive with a pair of gritty region victories Thursday,...

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — The Union County Lady Panthers fell short in a gritty three-set battle against Coahulla Creek, losing 25-12, 24-26,...