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Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Ty Laney (34) returned to the field in November, just 60 days after breaking his leg.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Ty Laney (34) returned to the field in November, just 60 days after breaking his leg.

Laney makes miraculous return to football field

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Body “The only thought was I wouldn’t get to play my senior season,” Laney said. “That was the only thing that went through my head.”
Photos by Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews’ Eli Aguilar looks for running room during the Wildcats’ 42-21 loss to Draughn in the fourth round of the state 1A playoffs Friday night.

Photos by Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews’ Eli Aguilar looks for running room during the Wildcats’ 42-21 loss to Draughn in the fourth round of the state 1A playoffs Friday night.

Andrews’ perfect season comes to an end against Draughn

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Body “It felt like it was a game of momentum at times,” Phillips said. “And we were always behind trying to get momentum on our side.”
Photos by Sarah Tatham/Contributing Photographer The Andrews football team senior class’ winning tradition goes all the way back to their days as Pee Wee Cracker Bowl champions (left photo) and continuing until they became Smoky Mountain Conference champions (right photo).

Photos by Sarah Tatham/Contributing Photographer The Andrews football team senior class’ winning tradition goes all the way back to their days as Pee Wee Cracker Bowl champions (left photo) and continuing until they became Smoky Mountain Conference champions (right photo).

Andrews’ senior class leaving a lasting legacy in Valley

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Body “There’s nothing like Friday night lights,” said Andy Tatham. For Donovan Bateman, “Once you run through that banner, it’s the best feeling in the world.”
Hiwassee Dam’s Preston Hyde drives to the hoop during the Eagles’ 60-58 win over Towns County on Saturday. Hyde scored 16 points, including the game-winning shot.

Hiwassee Dam’s Preston Hyde drives to the hoop during the Eagles’ 60-58 win over Towns County on Saturday. Hyde scored 16 points, including the game-winning shot.

Eagles, Lady Eagles win 2 thrillers over Towns County

News Staff
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Body Hiwassee Dam – Saturday night was a great way to begin the Hiwassee Dam basketball season.
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy volleyball senior Liv Payne (serving) was named Co-Big Smoky Mountain Conference Player of the Year.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy volleyball senior Liv Payne (serving) was named Co-Big Smoky Mountain Conference Player of the Year.

Lady Bulldogs volleyball takes conference honors

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Body Senior Liv Payne was named co-Player of the Year, sophomore Addie Johnson was named Co-Setter of the year and head coach Jordan Lovingood was named Co-Coach of the Year. 
Dave Guffey/Contributing Photographer A Murphy offensive football player plows through the Mountain Island Charter defense during the Bulldogs’ 38-34 win in the second round of the state 1A playoffs Thursday night, as the game was moved up a day due to the weather forecast.

Dave Guffey/Contributing Photographer A Murphy offensive football player plows through the Mountain Island Charter defense during the Bulldogs’ 38-34 win in the second round of the state 1A playoffs Thursday night, as the game was moved up a day due to the weather forecast.

Dogs win slugfest versus East Wilkes

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Body Murphy advances to the third round and draws a rematch with Cherokee County rival Andrews on Friday at Hugh Hamilton Stadium. Andrews defeated the Bulldogs 42-12 for the Smoky Mountain Conference title in the final game of the regular season.
Photos by Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews’ Taylor Waldroup signals it’s Wildcats ball after a fumble recovery during Andrews’ 35-0 win over Mountain Island Charter in the second round of the state 1A playoffs Thursday.

Photos by Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews’ Taylor Waldroup signals it’s Wildcats ball after a fumble recovery during Andrews’ 35-0 win over Mountain Island Charter in the second round of the state 1A playoffs Thursday.

Wildcats shut out Raptors in round 2

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Body Weaver took the opening kickoff back 97 yards for a touchdown, which ended up being enough points for the night before the Wildcats’ offense even took the field.
Jude Pinkerton is an eighth-grader at Murphy Middle School.

Jude Pinkerton is an eighth-grader at Murphy Middle School.

Pinkerton seeks sponsors for U.S. Army Bowl game

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Body Murphy – Jude Pinkerton, an eighth-grader at Murphy Middle School playing on the Team Georgia U.S. Army Bowl Team, is seeking participants for its sponsorship program.