The Cherokee Braves wrestling team has started the season with two wins and one loss.  Following are results from their first three matches: Cherokee 53 Murphy 15 103lb. – Michael George (Ch) won by forfeit 120lb. – Ethan Swearengin (Ch) won by forfeit 126lb. – Steven...

The Cherokee Braves (2-1) split games in the Harvest Hoot Invitational tournament this past weekend in Mitchell. They beat Mitchell 67-66 in the first round on Friday, Nov. 23.  Cherokee jumped out to a 33-25 lead by halftime.  Both teams were even at 19-19 in the...

The Lady Braves (3-0) remained undefeated by beating Mitchell and Avery over the weekend in the Harvest Hoot Invitational. Cherokee beat Mitchell 63-49 on Friday, Nov. 23.  The Lady Braves jumped out to an early lead and led 38-26 at halftime.  Mitchell came back in...

The Swain Maroon Devils and the Murphy Bulldogs both advanced to the state finals in their respective divisions with wins on Friday, Nov. 23.  Both are set to defend their state titles on Saturday, Dec. 1 at N.C. State’s Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. Swain (14-0)...

Cherokee basketball is off to a great start as both the boys and girls varsity teams routed Nantahala in the season opener on Tuesday, Nov. 20. Led by Dustin Johnson with 17 points, the Braves (1-0) won 97-8.  The score was 42-3 after the first quarter and 64-4 at...

A total of 67 runners and walkers came out to support the Cherokee Choices 5K on Saturday, Nov. 17.

Swain and Murphy are now both one win away from playing for their second consecutive state football championships, and EBCI tribal members have been vital to their success. Swain defeated Hendersonville 55-24 on Friday, Nov. 16 to advance to the Regional (4th) round...

Swain (12-0) and Murphy (11-2) both advanced in the state playoffs with wins on Friday, Nov. 9. Swain defeated West Wilkes (5-6) 40-10.  EBCI tribal member Raymius Smith led the Maroon Devils by completing 8 of 11 passes for 215 yards and 5TDs.  He is now only the...