Fishing Report: Step softly when wading

Noisy wading has saved more trout’s lives than catch and release fishing ever did. It’s true, stomping and splashing about while wading will send trout into the next zip code, leaving you empty handed. Do this at every fishing spot you come to, and you’ll likely get...

SOCCER: Lady Braves blank Mitchell 2-0

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   The Lady Braves played staunch defense and pitched a 2-0 shutout against the Mitchell Lady Mountaineers at home on Friday, March 21. “I’m very pleased,” said Lady Braves head coach Sebastian Brun.  “I think they learned a...

SOCCER: Swain edges Cherokee 2-1

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   BRYSON CITY – Crystal clear blue skies and crisp temperatures marked the first day of spring as the Cherokee varsity girls soccer team traveled to Swain County on Thursday, March 20.  A young Lady Braves squad played nice...

GOLF: Crowe wins first home match

By AMBLE SMOKER ONE FEATHER STAFF   The Cherokee Braves golf team hosted the Highlands Highlanders and the Hayesville Yellow Jackets in their first home match of the season on Tuesday, March 18.  The match was held at Sequoyah National Golf Club on a modified...

BASEBALL: Wildcats edge Braves 5-4

  By AMBLE SMOKER ONE FEATHER STAFF   The Cherokee Braves baseball team lost a home conference game against the Andrews Wildcats on Friday, March 14 by a score of 5-4.  Jason McMillan took the mound against the Wildcats where he recorded 5 strikeouts and allowed...

TRACK: Cherokee at Murphy

Wednesday, March 12 Note: This meet was cut short due to high winds.  Boys Results Team 1st – Murphy 227 2nd – Andrews 134 3rd – Swain 89 4th – Cherokee 13 Shot Put 1st – Whitaker (And) 45’ 8.75” 2nd – Devore (And) 38’ 1.75” 3rd – Debty (And) 36’ 4.5” Discus 1st –...