The Cherokee Middle School Wrestling team opened its season with two wins over Smoky Mountain Middle on Nov. 23 and Nov. 30.

The Cherokee Braves varsity wrestling team has opened the season 4-2 with victories over Andrews, Asheville, and two over Smoky Mountain. Their lone losses this year came to Pisgah and Owen.

Cherokee Basketball got off to a good start on Tuesday, Nov. 23 as both varsity squads came away with wins against the Nantahala Hawks. The Braves won 51-71 and the Lady Braves ran away with their game against the Lady Hawks by a score of 77-28.

The Cherokee Braves opened their wrestling season with a four-team scrimmage at Owen High School on Wednesday, Nov. 17.

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