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Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Jerry Bui runs to the ball during the Bulldogs’ 2-2 draw with Hayesville on Sept. 21. Bui scored both of Murphy’s goals in the game.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Jerry Bui runs to the ball during the Bulldogs’ 2-2 draw with Hayesville on Sept. 21. Bui scored both of Murphy’s goals in the game.

Bulldogs soccer battles to draw with Hayesville

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Body Hayesville – After 80 minutes of soccer between Murphy and Hayesville on Sept.
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Olivia Payne tries to get a good first touch on the ball during the Lady Bulldogs’ four-set win at Cherokee on Sept. 20.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Olivia Payne tries to get a good first touch on the ball during the Lady Bulldogs’ four-set win at Cherokee on Sept. 20.

Lady Dogs dig deep at Cherokee

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Body Murphy went up 16-6 in the second set, only for the Lady Braves to tie the set at 17
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam’s Allison Stiles tries to get the ball over the net during the Lady Eagles ‘straight-set loss to Cherokee on Thursday.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam’s Allison Stiles tries to get the ball over the net during the Lady Eagles ‘straight-set loss to Cherokee on Thursday.

Lady Eagles fall vs. Cherokee

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Body Thursday was not the easiest night for the Lady Eagles at The Nest.
Photos by Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Jonathan Hamby lifts up Hunter Stalcup after a touchdown during the Bulldogs’ 42-0 win against New Faith Christian Academy on Friday night.

Photos by Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Jonathan Hamby lifts up Hunter Stalcup after a touchdown during the Bulldogs’ 42-0 win against New Faith Christian Academy on Friday night.

Dogs dominate New Faith Christian

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Body The Titans, a first year program, were a last-minute add to the schedule after not being able to make a date work with Union County, Ga. The Bulldogs took advantage, putting on a running clock for the entire second half in a 42-0 win.
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Keishon Oliver tries to get the ball away from Blue Ridge’s Isaiah Palestino during the Bulldogs’ 4-0 loss to the Bobcats on Sept. 14.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Keishon Oliver tries to get the ball away from Blue Ridge’s Isaiah Palestino during the Bulldogs’ 4-0 loss to the Bobcats on Sept. 14.

Bulldogs struggle late vs. Bobcats

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Body Murphy – It was almost a full 80-minute effort for Murphy boys’ soccer on Sept. 14 against Blue Ridge Early College.
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews’ Carley Clark tries to get the ball over the outstretched arms of Hiwassee Dam’s Olivia McNabb during the Lady Wildcats’ sweep Thursday.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews’ Carley Clark tries to get the ball over the outstretched arms of Hiwassee Dam’s Olivia McNabb during the Lady Wildcats’ sweep Thursday.

Wildcats sweep Eagles

News Staff
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Body “Obviously we’re like a little family,” head coach Shanna Mustin said. “We celebrate together. I just tell them, ‘Bottle this feeling up, keep it for the next one.’ Because this is how we want to feel at the end of a game.”