If Cherokee was riding high fresh off their 81-20 takedown of Summit Charter Academy on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The contest between the Braves and Varsity Opponent didn't end well, with the Braves falling 68-50. The Braves were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Varsity Opponent apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Cherokee lost on Saturday, don't look at Samuel Hernandez. Despite the final result, he posted 14 points and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Tsula Howlingcraine, who scored seven points.
Braves
| 12/13/25 @ Varsity Opponent | 50-68 |
| 12/12/25 vs Summit Charter Academy | 81-20 |
| 12/09/25 @ Highlands | 75-24 |
| 12/05/25 vs Nantahala | 71-35 |
| 12/04/25 @ Franklin | 41-73 |
Cherokee moved to 3-2 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Looking ahead, Cherokee will be home for the holidays to greet Erwin at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The Braves' defense better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 51.4 points per game this season. As for Varsity Opponent, they have already played their next game, a 58-50 loss against Brenham on the 13th.
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