The Cherokee Braves picked up a non-conference victory against the Hiwassee Dam Eagles by a score of 46-18 on Wednesday, Jan. 27.

Cherokee’s Anthony Toineeta achieved a major career milestone as he defeated the No. 1 ranked wrestler in the west

The Cherokee Lady Braves (14-4, 8-0) remained unbeaten in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference by draining three-point shots all night in a home game against the Hayesville Yellow Jackets (5-12, 1-6) on Tuesday, Jan. 26.

The Cherokee Braves (15-3, 7-1) vaulted into first place in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference with a 109-80 home win over former first place holder Hayesville (13-4, 6-1) on Tuesday, Jan. 26.

The three point shots were raining from the sky all night long as Cherokee (14-3) and Andrews (4-10) combined for a record-setting night at Andrews on Tuesday, Jan. 19.

Three Lady Braves (13-4) were in double digits at Andrews (7-7) on Tuesday, Jan. 19 as Cherokee beat the Wildcats 65-42 to stay unbeaten (7-0) in Big Smoky Mountain Conference play.

Willis Tullos, Braves head basketball coach, won his 600th career game on Saturday, Jan. 16 at Franklin as Cherokee edged a scrappy Franklin squad 84-78. That is a monumental achievement.

The Cherokee Lady Braves (12-4) lost a hard fought game to the Franklin Lady Panthers (9-5) on Saturday, Jan. 16 by three points (55-52).