Cherokee’s varsity basketball teams swept visiting Highlands in games at the Charles George Memorial Arena on the rainy evening of Friday, Jan. 12. – their fifth consecutive wins. 

This past Monday, most of us sports fans watched the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. 

Anglers from around the country will be fishing local waters in Cherokee to qualify for Fly-Fishing Team USA from Jan. 13-14.

Legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi once said, “People who work together will win, whether it be against complex football defenses or the problems of modern society.”

Both Cherokee varsity basketball teams started the new year off right with home wins over rival Swain County on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 2 at the Charles George Memorial Arena. 

Cherokee High School hosted its annual Holidays on the Hardwood tournament in the Charles George Memorial Arena on Dec. 27-29.

Cherokee High School will host its annual Holidays on the Hardwood basketball tournament at the Charles George Memorial Arena on Dec. 27-29. 

Cherokee Life Recreation Basketball League game schedule (Dec. 30; Jan. 6, 13, 20)