Roper signs with Hiwassee College

On Friday, Aug. 10, John Roper became the first Cherokee Brave to sign a scholarship to play college baseball.  He will play next spring for the Hiwassee College Tigers in Madisonville, Tenn.  Hiwassee College is a member of the National Christian College Athletic...

Groundbreaking pitcher

Charles Albert Bender, White Earth Ojibwe, broke ground and struck out batters as a professional baseball pitcher in the early 20th century.    By ELVIA WALKINGSTICK ONE FEATHER STAFF   The 2012 Major League season boosts three Native American players...

Native Americans compete in Olympics

Four Native American athletes competed in the XXX Olympic Summer Games in London, England.  Three represented the United States and one hailed from Canada. As part of the U.S. Women’s Water Polo team, Native Hawaiian Anae Tumua won gold as the U.S. beat Spain 8-5 in...

Cherokee Middle School Volleyball schedule

August 21 – at Robbinsville 23 – at Rosman 28 – vs. Swain September 4 – at Andrews 6 – vs. Martins Creek 11 – vs. Hayesville 13 – at Murphy 17 – at Ranger (HD) 18 – vs. Robbinsville 20 – vs. Rosman 25 – at Swain October 1 – at Martins Creek 2 – vs. Andrews 8 – vs....