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BASKETBALL: Braves lose squeaker in Sectional Final
The Cherokee Braves (24-3) lost a squeaker (65-64) to the Albemarle Bulldogs in the Sectional Final on Monday, March 2.
BASKETBALL: Braves come back in second round win
The Cherokee Braves (24-2) stayed persistent and overcame a 10-point first period deficit in a state playoff second round game at home on Saturday, Feb. 28.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves roll in opening round win
The Cherokee Lady Braves (22-3) started their 1A state tournament in style with a big 78-34 win over the visiting Bessemer City Lady Yellow Jackets on Friday, Feb. 27.
BASKETBALL: Johnson, McMillan combine for 44 in first round win
Cherokee’s Dustin Johnson and Jason McMillan combined for 44 points as the Braves cruised to a huge 97-47 win over the Cherryville Ironmen in the first round of the 1A state playoffs on Friday, Feb. 27.
ON THE SIDELINES: Use Cherokee Anthem as well
Each sporting event in the State of North Carolina begins with the singing of the National Anthem.
WRESTLING: Bradley takes second place at state
Cherokee’s Jaron Bradley took second place in the 145lb division at the 1A state wrestling tournament in Greensboro on Saturday, Feb. 21.
WRESTLING: Bradley takes second at regional, qualifies for state
Cherokee’s Jaron Bradley took second place in the 145lb division at the 1A West Regional wrestling tournament in Walkertown on Saturday, Feb. 14.
ON THE SIDELINES: Farewell to a great
The basketball world lost a great on Saturday, Feb. 7 as Dean Smith, longtime coach of the UNC Tarheels passed away at the age of 83.
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