Cherokee scored 20 unanswered points in the second half of Friday’s game to stay unbeaten on the season. 

Cherokee (6-0) scored 45 unanswered points to top cross-county rival Swain Co. (2-4) on Friday, Sept. 29. 

Ok, I’ll bite.  I’ve tried, in vain apparently, to avoid commenting on the one controversy that has completely taken over professional football – people taking a knee during playing of the “Star Spangled Banner” aka the national anthem. 

Cherokee improved to 5-0 on the season with a big win on Homecoming Night. 

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Byron Locust, Braves senior lineman, has a knack for getting a sack at just the right moment.

While On the Sidelines is a sports column, as we know, many times sports-related issues go beyond the boundaries of the field. This week I’m going to tackle the issue of American Indian students going to college – and graduating.

The Cherokee Braves (3-0) put up 508 total yards of offense as they shut out the Asheville School Blues 34-0 at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Sept. 8.