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Photos by Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy soccer hosted its eighth annual youth soccer camp for kids ages 5-14 on June 19, 21 and 22 at the Lowe’s Soccer Field. Despite the rain throughout the week, fun was had by all. Above: Murphy sophomore Joey Gibby saves the ball from an onslaught of some of the youngest campers during a scrimmage on June 21.

Photos by Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy soccer hosted its eighth annual youth soccer camp for kids ages 5-14 on June 19, 21 and 22 at the Lowe’s Soccer Field. Despite the rain throughout the week, fun was had by all. Above: Murphy sophomore Joey Gibby saves the ball from an onslaught of some of the youngest campers during a scrimmage on June 21.

Wet & wild

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Photos by Justin Fitzgerald/ sports@cherokeescout.com Potential setters get some wall ball work in during the Andrews Youth Volleyball Camp on June 21. The camp was for rising third- through eighth-graders.

Photos by Justin Fitzgerald/ sports@cherokeescout.com Potential setters get some wall ball work in during the Andrews Youth Volleyball Camp on June 21. The camp was for rising third- through eighth-graders.

Bump, set, spike!

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Photos by Ozzie Hernandez/UNC-Charlotte Athletics Below: Now competing at UNC-Charlotte, Murphy alum Sarah Pullium won the discus throw at this year’s Conference USA Championships on May 13, breaking the 49ers’ school record in the process. Above: Pullium would later compete and show her form at the NCAA East Regional Preliminaries in Jacksonville on May 27.

Photos by Ozzie Hernandez/UNC-Charlotte Athletics Below: Now competing at UNC-Charlotte, Murphy alum Sarah Pullium won the discus throw at this year’s Conference USA Championships on May 13, breaking the 49ers’ school record in the process. Above: Pullium would later compete and show her form at the NCAA East Regional Preliminaries in Jacksonville on May 27.

Pullium breaks through – on and off track

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Body “I just felt like maybe this isn’t what I need to keep doing,” Pullium said. “Maybe this isn’t what’s best for me just because I was dealing with some personal struggles.”

County aquatic club meet results

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Body Waynesville – The Cherokee County Aquatic Club had its first meet of the summer season June 8 at the Smoky Mountain Aquatic Club, competing against that club’s swimmers as well as
Photos by Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Will Shore jams his wide receiver at the line of scrimmage during the a 7-on-7 football scrimmage at Western Carolina University on June 14.

Photos by Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Will Shore jams his wide receiver at the line of scrimmage during the a 7-on-7 football scrimmage at Western Carolina University on June 14.

Dogs back on practice field

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Body Though it took a little bit to get back up to game speed, Murphy eventually held its own against some tough competition.
Photos by Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews’ Eli Aguilar gets by a Union County defender during a 7-on-7 event Thursday.

Photos by Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews’ Eli Aguilar gets by a Union County defender during a 7-on-7 event Thursday.

Cats players ‘getting reps’

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Body “Most of our experience coming back is up front, and that don’t do you any good in these 7-on-7s.”
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews athletic trainer Coulter Clement observes his football team during a 7-on-7 scrimmage Thursday. After Harris Regional Hospital declined to renew their contract providing athletic trainers to Cherokee County Schools, the county voted to fund both positions.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews athletic trainer Coulter Clement observes his football team during a 7-on-7 scrimmage Thursday. After Harris Regional Hospital declined to renew their contract providing athletic trainers to Cherokee County Schools, the county voted to fund both positions.

Athletic trainers play important role for teams

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Body While both an athletic trainer or first responder can provide critical care in certain situations, having an athletic trainer is the preferred option as they tend to have more expertise in sports specific injuries and recovery.