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Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Junior Dillian Brown, pictured here on Jan. 27 against Hiwassee Dam, was the hero for the Bulldogs on Friday night at Swain County.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Junior Dillian Brown, pictured here on Jan. 27 against Hiwassee Dam, was the hero for the Bulldogs on Friday night at Swain County.

Last-second basket gives Dogs big win

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Body Brown took a few dribbles and pulled up for a three-pointer. The shot banked in off the glass.
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Cissy Bristol Dyer, former Andrews coach Ken Solesbee and Andrews High School Principal Lance Bristol (from left) at Dyer’s jersey retirement ceremony Friday.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Cissy Bristol Dyer, former Andrews coach Ken Solesbee and Andrews High School Principal Lance Bristol (from left) at Dyer’s jersey retirement ceremony Friday.

Cats retire Dyer’s jersey

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Body As a 1977 graduate at the school, Dyer has a lot of memories there – and a lot of people still have memories of her, too. That’s why on Friday night, she became the first Wildcat to have their jersey retired at the school.
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy senior Torin Rogers celebrates with assistant coach Cody Webb after the horn sounds Feb. 1.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy senior Torin Rogers celebrates with assistant coach Cody Webb after the horn sounds Feb. 1.

Lady Bulldogs on brink of winning conference

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Body When everyone’s in the same mindset, it kind of comes together.” – Amber Martin
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Torin Rogers freezes two Hayesville defenders during the Lady Bulldogs’ 51-27 win over the Lady Jackets on Friday.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Torin Rogers freezes two Hayesville defenders during the Lady Bulldogs’ 51-27 win over the Lady Jackets on Friday.

Lady Dogs trying to regain form

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Body Hayesville – Murphy girls basketball head coach Ray Gutierrez knew this year’s team would take time to gel.
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam’s Sydney Payne tries to get by Murphy’s Lochlan Rogers during the Lady Eagles’ 68-45 loss to the Lady Bulldogs on Thursday.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam’s Sydney Payne tries to get by Murphy’s Lochlan Rogers during the Lady Eagles’ 68-45 loss to the Lady Bulldogs on Thursday.

Lady Eagles have uneven week

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Body Hiwassee Dam – With three games in four days, Hiwassee Dam girls basketball coach Avery Cutshaw knew his team would not have as much time to prepare for each opponent and just have
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews’ Isaac Weaver looks for an open teammate during the Wildcats’ 62-44 win over Highlands on Jan. 22.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews’ Isaac Weaver looks for an open teammate during the Wildcats’ 62-44 win over Highlands on Jan. 22.

Wildcats hang tough with best

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Body Though the Wildcats fell 53-42 and 65-54 to the Yellow Jackets and Maroon Devils, head coach Matt Maennle was pleased with his team’s effort.
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Zack Skogen tries to get to the hoop during the Bulldogs’ 67-64 win over Cherokee on Jan. 25.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Zack Skogen tries to get to the hoop during the Bulldogs’ 67-64 win over Cherokee on Jan. 25.

Dogs lose 2 tough games

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Body After beating defeating Cherokee 67-64 on Jan. 25, it looked like the start of a good week for Murphy boys basketball. Instead, it was more inconsistency in what has been a frustrating season.