Cherokee Braves (Cherokee, NC) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Andrews Wildcats (Andrews, NC), 65-63 in a league match.

With the victory, Cherokee advances its record to 7-5 on the year. The Braves travel to A.C. Reynolds (Asheville, NC) to face the Rockets in a non-league match on Wednesday, January 29. The Rockets enter the match with a record of 10-7. A.C. Reynolds won 65-60 in their recent league match against North Buncombe (Weaverville, NC)

The Wildcats now own a 13-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Tuscola for a non-league match on Wednesday, January 29. Andrews will face a Mountaineers squad coming off a 81-30 league loss to Franklin (Franklin, NC). The Mountaineers record now stands at 2-15.