The Lady Braves (22-3) were the runner-up in this past week’s Big Smoky Mountain Conference tournament following a tough 55-49 loss to Hayesville in the finals on Friday, Feb. 21.

The Cherokee Braves (15-10) were the runner-up in this past week’s Big Smoky Mountain Conference tournament held at Swain County High School. After defeating Andrews 51-45 in the semi-finals, the Braves ran into shooting issues in the finals against Robbinsville on Friday, Feb. 20 losing 66-52.

CHS and CMS track schedules

The Braves (15-9) and Lady Braves (22-2), both #1 seeds in the tournament, advanced to the finals of the Big Smoky Mountain Conference tournament with wins in the semi-final round on Thursday, Feb. 20 at Swain County High School. The Braves defeated #5 seed Andrews 51-45, and the Lady Braves defeated #5 seed Murphy 73-52.

Sudden warmer temperatures this week may have you ready to head outside and go fishing, but have you looked at that tangled mess of fishing tackle in the corner? When was the last time you changed the line, oiled your reels, or sharpened your hooks? How many of your...

These are the results of the first round of the Big Smoky Mountain Conference basketball tournament and the scheduled for the semi-final round.

Complete listing of the first round games of the Smoky Mountain Conference tournaments for Varsity Boys, Varsity Girls, JV Boys and JV Girls

Cherokee Community Basketball tournament brackets