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Cherokee Runners to start Couch to 5K training program

April 16, 2012

The Cherokee Runners will begin a new Couch to 5K training program on Sunday April 29.
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Sovereign Sportsman series wins Emmy

April 10, 2012
Sovereign Sportsman series wins Emmy

Sovereign Media Group, LLC, (SMG) originator and producer of the nationally televised hit sportsman’s television series “The Sovereign Sportsman”, took center stage at the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences annual Emmy Awards gala on Saturday, March 17.
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Local team wins NAYO

April 9, 2012
Local team wins NAYO

  The NRBQ2 (Nothing Really Beats Quality) basketball team took the championship in the 12-14 year old division at the NAYO tournament held in Atmore, Ala. on April 6-7.  There were 15 teams in their age division, and the NRBQ2 team went undefeated throughout the tournament.  Shown (left-right) are Trace Lambert, coach Jack Gloyne,...
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Cherokee Flight wins AAU Super Regionals

April 9, 2012
Cherokee Flight wins AAU Super Regionals

The Cherokee Flight Boys Basketball team traveled to Charlotte for the AAU Super Regionals on March 23-25. There were 22 teams in the 8th grade division from all over the East Coast, and the Flight won the championship and a bid to the AAU Nationals Tournament at Disney’s Wide World of Sports in...
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Numbers doubled at Opening Day trout tourney

April 2, 2012
Numbers doubled at Opening Day trout tourney

The EBCI Fish and Wildlife Management Team, in partnership with the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce, hosted the Second Annual "Opening Day" Trout Tournament on Saturday, March 31 in Cherokee.
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Marathon weekend for the Cherokee Runners

April 2, 2012
Marathon weekend for the Cherokee Runners

By GERRI GRADY CHEROKEE RUNNERS        Members of the Cherokee Runners participated in the Covenant Health races on Sunday, April 1 in Knoxville, Tenn.  Angel, Priscilla and Nick Squirrel, along with Thomas Benedict, completed the half marathon (13.1 miles), while Chris Reed ran the full marathon and set a PR (26.2 miles at...
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Cherokee Runners hit the spring races

March 28, 2012

By GERRI GRADY CHEROKEE RUNNERS      The Cherokee Runners have been busy the last few weeks competing in a variety of races both locally and on the road.  Following are the highlights: Karleigh Reeves, Dawna Paul and Michael Henson ran the Zaxby’s Wing-It Run at WCU on Saturday, March 10. Chris Reed ran the...
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Runners needed for Smoky Mountain Relay

March 27, 2012

     The Cherokee Runners is seeking individuals to run in the 2012 Smoky Mountain Relay.  The Relay takes place April 20-21 and includes a 207-mile course.       If you are interested, please go to http://www.smokymountainrelay.com/info/race_information.php or e-mail gerrgrady@yahoo.com.  The deadline is April 2, so register now.  - Cherokee Runners
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Circuit training to be held at Birdtown

March 27, 2012

     Beginning April 3 at the Birdtown Gym, circuit training will be offered from 5-6pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The instructor is Arlyce Smith Watkins.      The classes will be similar in nature to her old classes she held at the Ginger Lynn Fitness Center.  Exercise examples are push-ups, mountain climbers, and squat jumps.   Old...
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One Feather poll result: Who do you think will win the NCAA Basketball Tournament?

March 26, 2012
One Feather poll result: Who do you think will win the NCAA Basketball Tournament?

Raw votes = 47 UNC 19 Duke 7 Kentucky 13 Syracuse 0 Michigan State 1 Missouri 0 Kansas 5 other 2 Final Four pairings: Kentucky vs. Louisville, Saturday, March 31 at 6:09pm Ohio State v. Kansas, Saturday, March 31 at 8:49pm National Championship game, Monday, April 2 at 9pm
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Spring Fitness Frenzy flyer

March 22, 2012
Spring Fitness Frenzy flyer


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Adult softball meeting

March 22, 2012

Adult slowpitch and fastpitch meeting.  March 28 at 5pm at the John A. Crowe Complex.  Info:  Donald “Kool-Aid” Queen 497-0149  
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Armachain makes All-Conference

March 19, 2012
Armachain makes All-Conference

     On March 8, Alexa Armachain, a senior at the North Carolina School of Science and Math in Durham and the captain of the school’s varsity basketball team, received the honor of All-Conference in basketball in the Carolina 12 1-A/2-A Conference.  Armachain, an EBCI tribal member, is from the Big Cove Community.  (Photo contributed)
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Make it Rain Men’s 18+ Basketball Tournament flyer

March 19, 2012
Make it Rain Men’s 18+ Basketball Tournament flyer


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Cherokee Runners win at Shamrock Run

March 19, 2012
Cherokee Runners win at Shamrock Run

Ten Cherokee Runners completed in the 2012 Shamrock Run in Asheville on Saturday, March 17. Nine competed in the 10K and one in the 5K
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Cherokee Flight wins Boone Roundball Classic

March 15, 2012
Cherokee Flight wins Boone Roundball Classic

The Cherokee Flight Boys Basketball team has started out their season with a tournament win.
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Tribal member on NM State Champ team

March 13, 2012
Tribal member on NM State Champ team

     Meona Feather (center in black shirt), an EBCI tribal member, is a member of the Kirtland Central High School team that won the Girls 4A New Mexico State Basketball Championship on Friday, March 9.  Kirtland Central defeated Roswell 42-41 to take the title.  Feather is an eighth grade student at Kirtland Middle School...
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