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Photos by Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Austin Martin of Andrews tries to run by a group of Villains during the Wildcats’ 34-6 win Friday night over Bishop McGuinness in the state 1A playoffs. Andrews travels to Starmount for this week’s playoff game.

Photos by Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Austin Martin of Andrews tries to run by a group of Villains during the Wildcats’ 34-6 win Friday night over Bishop McGuinness in the state 1A playoffs. Andrews travels to Starmount for this week’s playoff game.

Wildcats cruise past Bishop

Body After last week’s historic win over Murphy, it was business as usual for the Wildcats this week.
From left, Murphy’s Cailey Dockery, Cali Rumfelt, Olivia Payne, Maddison Seabolt celebrate a play during the Lady Bulldogs’ four-set win over Uwharrie Charter on Saturday.

From left, Murphy’s Cailey Dockery, Cali Rumfelt, Olivia Payne, Maddison Seabolt celebrate a play during the Lady Bulldogs’ four-set win over Uwharrie Charter on Saturday.

Lady Dogs advance to regional final

Body Over the last six seasons, Murphy volleyball has a combined record of 126-15 and five Smoky Mountain Conference championships.
Murphy’s Torin Rogers tips the ball over the South Stanly block during the Lady Bulldogs 3-0 win on Oct. 26.

Murphy’s Torin Rogers tips the ball over the South Stanly block during the Lady Bulldogs 3-0 win on Oct. 26.

Lady Bulldogs sweep South Stanly to head to round 3

Body Murphy-Once she found out the Lady Bulldogs were facing South Stanly in the second round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 1A playoffs, head coach Jordan Lovingood knew defense
Murphy JV football celebrates an undefeated year and Smoky Mountain Conference championship after a 20-6 win over Andrews on Oct. 7.

Murphy JV football celebrates an undefeated year and Smoky Mountain Conference championship after a 20-6 win over Andrews on Oct. 7.

Murphy JV football has undefeated season

Body Murphy – After having just nine freshman on last spring’s junior varsity team but still walking away with a Smoky Mountain Conference championship, Murphy had similar goals for thi
Murphy’s Lailee Holloway (7) and Lochlan Rogers (12) celebrate Holloway’s first varsity kill during the Lady Bulldogs’ 3-0 win over Blue Ridge Early College on Saturday. It was Holloway’s first match after being pulled up from the junior varsity.

Murphy’s Lailee Holloway (7) and Lochlan Rogers (12) celebrate Holloway’s first varsity kill during the Lady Bulldogs’ 3-0 win over Blue Ridge Early College on Saturday. It was Holloway’s first match after being pulled up from the junior varsity.

Murphy volleyball head to second round of playoffs

Body Murphy – It was an up and down week for Murphy volleyball.
The Murphy middle school girls and Martins Creek’s Fern Crayton take off at the start of the girls’ race.

The Murphy middle school girls and Martins Creek’s Fern Crayton take off at the start of the girls’ race.

Cross-country postseason underway

Body All year, Murphy cross country coach Davis Bryant has been holding his breath.