After years of softball practice, games, and camps, Shelby Parker’s dream of playing at the next level just came true. With family, friends, coaches and supporters watching, she signed a letter of intent for Furman University on Tuesday, Nov. 16.

The final score wasn’t the true story of the game for the Cherokee Braves this past Friday night. They didn’t win the game and didn’t advance in the State 1A playoffs, but one of their own set a mark few ever touch.

Cherokee Braves 2010 Final Football Stats

Cherokee RB Dorian Walkingstick ran for over 200 yards and scored three touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough as the Elkin Elks (7-5) won 59-19 in the first round of the State 1A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 12.

Cherokee Basketball Schedule 2010-11

Seven members of the Cherokee Runners group completed the 35th Marine Corps Marathon in Washinton, DC on Oct. 31 and another six completed the 10K race held the same day.

Eight turnovers were costly to the Braves as the Robbinsville Black Knights defeated them 63-13 on Friday, Nov. 5. Cherokee lost seven fumbles and threw one interception while the Black Knights only had one turnover on an interception.