David Guffey/Contributing Photographer The Murphy junior varsity volleyball team celebrates after winning the Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament. Front row (from left): Addie Johnson, Kinslie Campbell, Julia Dockery and Aiden Smith. Back row (from left): Coach Jordan Lovingood, coach Amanda Johnson, Cayla Geer, Ellie Dockery, Anna Brinke, Addyson Dickey, Jayda Holley, Lailee Holloway, Raegan Curtis, Wyndsor Caldwell, Carsyn Lovingood and coach Keith Holloway.

Murphy volleyball player Cailey Dockery flashes a big smile after signing a national letter of intent to play at the University of Notre Dame. From left are her father, Chris; Cailey Dockery; and her mother, Tina Dockery.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy High School sophomore Andrew Barolet returns the ball during the Sports & Entertainment Marketing Class on Nov. 9 at Konehete Park.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Joe Swain (55) starts to wrap up Mountain Heritage’s Logan Huskins during the Bulldogs’ 22-10 win over the Cougars on Friday night. Against Mountain Heritage, Murphy did not allow an offensive touchdown.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews Isaac Weaver looks to cut up field during the Wildcats’ 34-6 win over Bishop McGuinness on Nov. 5. The Wildcats season came to an end in overtime Friday night.

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Murphy junior Olivia Payne serves during a beach volleyball match this summer. Despite it being her first summer playing, Payne was able to qualify for BVCA nationals.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com The Murphy volleyball team dejectedly accepts the 1A West Regional runner-up trophy after losing to Union Academy on Nov. 2.