Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Andrews Wildcats (Andrews, NC) and the visiting Cherokee Braves (Cherokee, NC), saw Andrews's basketball squad hold off Cherokee by a tally of 67-65.

With the victory, Andrews improves its record to 6-0 on the campaign. The Wildcats travel to Robbinsville (Robbinsville, NC) to confront the Black Knights in a 1A Smoky Mountain challenge on Tuesday, December 19. The Black Knights come into the challenge with a record of 5-0. Robbinsville won 67-60 in their recent league challenge against Murphy (Murphy, NC)

Next up, the Braves confront the Hayesville Yellowjackets (Hayesville, NC) in a 1A Smoky Mountain challenge, on Tuesday, December 19. Cherokee will attempt to improve on its 2-2 season record. The Yellowjackets come into the challenge with a 5-2 record after their 51-39 league loss to Swain County (Bryson City, NC).