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Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Isaiah Temple throws the ball toward the infield during the Bulldogs’ 14-2 loss to Rabun Gap, Ga., on March 29.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Isaiah Temple throws the ball toward the infield during the Bulldogs’ 14-2 loss to Rabun Gap, Ga., on March 29.

Gap too much for Bulldogs

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Body It was another non-conference game to help the Bulldogs see some competition that’s a few levels above what they’ll see in the Smoky Mountain Conference. Murphy has already played 3A school Franklin twice, as well as a doubleheader at Appalachian State against 4A Watauga.
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam celebrates Payton McNabb’s game-ending grand slam during a 13-0 win over Andrews on March 28.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam celebrates Payton McNabb’s game-ending grand slam during a 13-0 win over Andrews on March 28.

Lady Eagles reaching potential after a big win over Lady Cats

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Body The pitching from Olivia McNabb was crisp, the defense was much improved and, most importantly, Hiwassee Dam’s bats did what they needed to do.
Justin Fitzgerald/ sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam’s Clay Davis avoids the tag of Andrews catcher Kegan Ellis during the Eagles’ 17-7 win over the Wildcats on Thursday.

Justin Fitzgerald/ sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam’s Clay Davis avoids the tag of Andrews catcher Kegan Ellis during the Eagles’ 17-7 win over the Wildcats on Thursday.

Eagles’ bats come alive vs. Andrews

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Body “I didn’t know if we were going to be flat because three games in three days is a lot,” head coach Tommy Strickland said. “But they came out and put (six) up in the (second) inning, and that made a huge difference.”
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews freshman Logan Shuler (pictured here competing at Andrews on March 8) set a new school record in the high jump at the Wildcats’ home meet on March 29.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews freshman Logan Shuler (pictured here competing at Andrews on March 8) set a new school record in the high jump at the Wildcats’ home meet on March 29.

Shuler sets Cats school record

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Body Shuler’s high jump mark of 6 feet, 1 inch broke the Wildcats’ school record in just his fourth meet at the varsity level. Shuler took first in the third meet, his third time winning the high jump this spring.
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Play ball!

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Body Murphy softball player Emersyn Berrong was one of two players who threw out first pitches during the Mountain Youth League Dizzy Dean Opening Day on Saturday.
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Catalina Barreiro battles with a Summit Charter player for the ball as head coach Kim Brownlee watches during the Lady Bulldogs’ 6-2 loss to Summit Charter on March 6.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Catalina Barreiro battles with a Summit Charter player for the ball as head coach Kim Brownlee watches during the Lady Bulldogs’ 6-2 loss to Summit Charter on March 6.

Lady Bulldogs finding footing

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Body Murphy – With more time together as a group, the Murphy girls soccer team is starting to come together.
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Cameron Grooms (right, competing at Andrews on March 8) finished third in the 400-meter dash at the WNC Kickoff Invitational on March 23. Grooms and Ryan Payne (left) also finished in the top eight in the 200-meter dash.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Cameron Grooms (right, competing at Andrews on March 8) finished third in the 400-meter dash at the WNC Kickoff Invitational on March 23. Grooms and Ryan Payne (left) also finished in the top eight in the 200-meter dash.

Track & field talent heads to Western Carolina

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Body Cullowhee – All five local teams laced up their spikes and traveled to Western Carolina University to compete with 18 other teams at the WNC Kickoff Invitational on Friday.
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam’s Sky Taylor hangs on to make the catch in foul territory during the Lady Eagles’ 12-8 loss to Copper Basin on Thursday.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam’s Sky Taylor hangs on to make the catch in foul territory during the Lady Eagles’ 12-8 loss to Copper Basin on Thursday.

Mistakes costly for Lady Eagles

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Body The Lady Cougars took advantage of nearly every mistake the Lady Eagles made, while Hiwassee Dam couldn’t do enough at the plate to make amends.