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Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews Kinleigh Queen gets her serve up during the Lady Wildcats’ 3-0 win over Nantahala on Thursday.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews Kinleigh Queen gets her serve up during the Lady Wildcats’ 3-0 win over Nantahala on Thursday.

Lady Cats sweep Nantahala in volleyball season opener

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Body Andrews – With the first game of any season, there’s always a lot of good things and a lot of things to get better.
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Riley Dockery gets ready to spike the volleyball during the Lady Bulldogs’ 3-0 win over Gilmer County, Ga., on Aug. 15.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Riley Dockery gets ready to spike the volleyball during the Lady Bulldogs’ 3-0 win over Gilmer County, Ga., on Aug. 15.

Lady Dogs sweep Gilmer in opener

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Body The Lady Bulldogs took advantage of an overmatched Lady Bobcats team, sweeping them in straight sets 25-9, 25-20, 25-12.
Murphy’s Hunter Stalcup breaks a tackle during his 16-yard touchdown catch and run during the Bulldogs’ 24-7 loss to Franklin on Friday.

Murphy’s Hunter Stalcup breaks a tackle during his 16-yard touchdown catch and run during the Bulldogs’ 24-7 loss to Franklin on Friday.

Dogs worn down by Franklin

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Body A roughing the passer penalty moved the ball to Franklin’s 21-yard line, and Cole Laney handed off to his brother Ty on first and 10. 
Andrews’ Cole Anderson is brought down by Franklin’s Ben Waldroop during the Wildcats’ scrimmage with the Panthers on Aug. 12. Andrews opened its season with a 42-14 win over the Hickory Hawks last week and hosts East Henderson on Friday night.

Andrews’ Cole Anderson is brought down by Franklin’s Ben Waldroop during the Wildcats’ scrimmage with the Panthers on Aug. 12. Andrews opened its season with a 42-14 win over the Hickory Hawks last week and hosts East Henderson on Friday night.

Wildcats cruise past Hawks to open year

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Body Morganton – At the end of last season, citing missed opportunities his team had through the fall campaign, Andrews head football coach James Phillips said his team needs to take ca
Andrews’ Austin Martin tries to evade a Franklin defender during the Wildcats’ scrimmage against the Panthers on Friday night.

Andrews’ Austin Martin tries to evade a Franklin defender during the Wildcats’ scrimmage against the Panthers on Friday night.

Cats look solid in a scrimmage

Justin Fitzgerald
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Body Andrews – Before the game, Wildcats head coach James Phillips said something he’s said to his group throughout the lead up to this season.
John Ledford (left) and Will Johnson (center) try to pave a path for Hunter Stalcup (right) during Murphy’s practice Thursday. All three are expected to play major roles for the Bulldogs this season.

John Ledford (left) and Will Johnson (center) try to pave a path for Hunter Stalcup (right) during Murphy’s practice Thursday. All three are expected to play major roles for the Bulldogs this season.

Dogs prepare in road game

Justin Fitzgerald
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Body Boone – Murphy head football coach Joseph Watson had two things he wanted to get out of Friday night’s scrimmage against Watauga and Ashe County.
Murphy’s Liv Payne (center) and Maddison Seabolt (right) will be expected to do big things for the Lady Bulldogs’ volleyball team this season.

Murphy’s Liv Payne (center) and Maddison Seabolt (right) will be expected to do big things for the Lady Bulldogs’ volleyball team this season.

Area volleyball teams excited to return

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Body Murphy – Fall sports back means volleyball is returning, and all four teams within the Cherokee Scout’s coverage area are excited.