The Cherokee Braves (2-1) dominated a home game at Ray Kinsland Stadium against the North Georgia Falcons (1-2) on the evening of Friday, Sept. 3.  Cherokee had 313 yards of total offense and held the Falcons to only 26 which included -26 rushing due to quarterback sacks. 

The Cherokee Middle School and High School cross country teams left Cherokee before daybreak to travel to Murphy for a meet on the early morning of Saturday, Aug. 28. 

With a massive 560 yards of total offense, the Cherokee Braves (1-1) provided a rough sailing environment and stormy waters for the visiting Avery Co. Vikings (0-2) on the evening of Friday, Aug. 27. 

On an absolutely beautiful night for football, complete with an amazing sunset, Cherokee got its 2021 campaign started with a visit to Smoky Mountain.  The Mustangs (1-0), behind a three touchdown night for Isaiah McNeely, took the win 41-13 over the Braves (0-1). 

The Cherokee High School and Middle School cross country season got underway on the overcast morning of Saturday, Aug. 21 at the Kituwah site.  A total of nine high school teams and seven middle school teams competed in the event hosted by Swain County High School athletics. 

I’ve written many times about the ability of sports to provide nice distractions from a stressful world.  Major League Baseball came up with one of the best ones I’ve ever seen.

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Staff   Triathlon is one of the most grueling sports, encompassing the three different disciplines of swimming, bicycling, and running, but one Cherokee athlete revels in the challenges faced and lessons learned along the way....