In Thursday's league battle, the host Cherokee Braves volleyball team scored a 3-0 triumph over the Andrews Wildcats.

The Braves (3-4) will now prepare for their battle against Hayesville (Hayesville, NC). The Yellowjackets come into the Big Smoky Mountain 1A game with a 6-2 record. In their last game, Hayesville gained a win over Swain County (Bryson City, NC), 3-1, in a league game.

The Wildcats (1-4) will now prepare for their game against Highlands (Highlands, NC). The Highlanders enter the non-league game with a 1-4 record. In their last game, Highlands gained a win over Hiwassee Dam (Murphy, NC), 3-0, in a league game.