Cherokee Braves Crush Competition, Capture 2A Basketball Crown
By Elena Rodriguez | Published 2026-03-16T13:53:23.009Z
Sports
Location: Asheville, NC, Buncombe County, Hendersonville County, Haywood County, Winston-Salem, Polk County
Cherokee Braves dominate, seize 2A basketball title! Plus, spring sports updates from Buncombe, Haywood, & Hendersonville counties. #WNCSports
TThe Cherokee High School girls basketball team delivered a dominant performance on March 12, 2026, in Winston-Salem, crushing Pamlico County 76-15 to secure the 2026 NCHSAA 2A State Championship. This victory brings pride to Swain County and the Greater Asheville area, underscoring the positive influence of sports on local youth.The No. 1-seeded Cherokee Braves showcased both their depth and strategic prowess against Pamlico County, who was also a No. 1 seed. Madison Rogers led Cherokee with 25
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Keywords: Cherokee Braves, basketball, NCHSAA 2A, state championship, spring sports, Asheville sports, high school sports, Haywood County