Sports

Press photo/Will Woolever Freshman pitcher/third baseman Kendall Rumans (right) crosses the plate after her walk-off grand slam over West Henderson March 31.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Senior second baseman Tessa Dehart makes an over-the-shoulder grab versus Pisgah March 21.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Junior pitcher Josiah Hursey is pictured in the first inning of his four-hit, five-strikeout complete game versus East Henderson March 24.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Panther standouts Laura Covarrubias (left) and Isabelle Duchemin exchange the baton at Rabun Gap March 18.

A recent change in policy will allow Macon County students to play at schools other than the one where they are enrolled. This would allow students such as those at Macon Early College and Union Academy that do not have athletic teams to play sports at another county school.

Photo courtesy of Melissa Ward - Men’s cross country team members (from left) David Olaski, Andrew Garrison, Landon Chavonic, Barrett Stork, Logan Russo, Aaron Ashe, Dominic Faetz and Cooper Tyler show off their second-place trophy from the Mountain 7 Conference Championship Oct. 19.

Press Photo/Will Woolever - Junior standout Alyssa Smith serves against Pisgah Sept. 27. Smith advanced to the second round of the 3A West Regional Singles Championship Oct. 22.

Press Photo/Will Woolever - Senior quarterback Chris McGuire attempts a pass for senior receiver Keagan Pollock against Smoky Mountain Oct. 15. Senior Grant Adams (right) occupies a Mustang defender away from the throw.