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

The Murphy High School varsity basketball teams earned a sweep at home Wednesday night, with both the girls and boys defeating visiting Highlands. In the girls conference matchup, Murphy edged Highlands 37-33 in a tightly contested game. The Bulldogs relied on steady defense and timely scoring to pull away late, securing the four-point victory over the Highlanders. Both teams battled through all four quarters with neither side able to build a comfortable lead. The nightcap be