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Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Cale Harger of Murphy drives to the basket against Highlands on Jan. 14.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Cale Harger of Murphy drives to the basket against Highlands on Jan. 14.

Bulldogs sweep Highlands, Swain at home

Cannon Crompton
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Body Murphy – It was a winning week for the Murphy varsity basketball teams, as the Bulldogs took down Highlands and Swain County.
Racquel Mabry/Contributing Photographer The Andrews Middle School basketball team after falling in the conference championship Saturday. Front row (from left): coach Sarah Dunn, Alexis Flowers, Kimberlynn LeQuire, Kylie Blackwell, Nariah Roehm, Eavey Ashe, Sumire Evans, Hadley Adams and assistant coach Haley West. Back row (from left): Aubrey Hedden, Tori Cook, Audrey McLelland, Sissy Ashe, Jaley West, Jammebelle Hill and Reagan Adams.

Racquel Mabry/Contributing Photographer The Andrews Middle School basketball team after falling in the conference championship Saturday. Front row (from left): coach Sarah Dunn, Alexis Flowers, Kimberlynn LeQuire, Kylie Blackwell, Nariah Roehm, Eavey Ashe, Sumire Evans, Hadley Adams and assistant coach Haley West. Back row (from left): Aubrey Hedden, Tori Cook, Audrey McLelland, Sissy Ashe, Jaley West, Jammebelle Hill and Reagan Adams.

Sports Shorts

Cannon Crompton
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Body BASKETBALL AMS falls in title tilt
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Abram Twiggs of Murphy flies through the air to dunk the ball against Hiwassee Dam on Jan. 13.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Abram Twiggs of Murphy flies through the air to dunk the ball against Hiwassee Dam on Jan. 13.

Eagles beat Bulldogs in boys action

News Staff
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Body Dogs down Eagles in 67-29 victory