The Cherokee Braves outscored the Andrews Wildcats 31-11 in the third quarter to help elevate them to a large 86-56 win at Andrews on Friday, Jan. 23.

Four Cherokee Lady Braves were in double figures at Andrews on Friday, Jan. 23 as they improved to 17-0 on the season with a 69-44 win.

The Cherokee Middle School Lady Braves finished as the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament runner-up as they fell short to the Hayesville Yellow Jackets 47-43 in the championship finals of the SMC tournament in Robbinsville on Thursday, Jan. 22.

The Cherokee Middle School Braves capped off a perfect season with a 77-42 victory over the Rosman Tigers in the championship finals of the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament held at the Robbinsville High School on Thursday, Jan. 22.

The Cherokee Lady Braves (16-0) fought through adversity in a daunting road environment to win against the Franklin Panthers on Wednesday, Jan. 21 as the Lady Braves topped the Lady panthers 62-55.

The Cherokee Braves (17-0) traveled to “The Pit” for a contest against the Franklin Panthers on Wednesday, Jan. 21.

The Cherokee Middle School Braves and Lady Braves are going to the Smoky Mountain Conference championship at the Robbinsville High School Gymnasium on Thursday, Jan. 22.

Several weeks ago, the McDonalds All-American Game nominations were announced, and not one player from western North Carolina made the list.