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Murphy’s Juan Allen sees nothing but open field ahead during his 76-yard touchdown run in the Bulldogs 28-21 win over Swain County on Oct. 22.

Murphy’s Juan Allen sees nothing but open field ahead during his 76-yard touchdown run in the Bulldogs 28-21 win over Swain County on Oct. 22.

Big win at Swain for Bulldogs

Body At halftime, Murphy head coach Joseph Watson told his team they had to finish.
Andrews’ Rylie McDonald tries to hit the ball past Murphy’s Torin Rogers during the Lady Bulldogs’ 3-0 win over the Lady Wildcats on Thursday.

Andrews’ Rylie McDonald tries to hit the ball past Murphy’s Torin Rogers during the Lady Bulldogs’ 3-0 win over the Lady Wildcats on Thursday.

Murphy volleyball wins conference title

Body Murphy – After clinching a share of its fifth straight Big Smoky Mountain Conference Championship against Robbinsville on Oct.
Murphy’s Payton McCracken is tackled by Robbinsville’s Zeke Silvers during the Bulldogs’ 23-20 loss to the Black Knights on Friday.

Murphy’s Payton McCracken is tackled by Robbinsville’s Zeke Silvers during the Bulldogs’ 23-20 loss to the Black Knights on Friday.

Robbinsville clips Murphy at the buzzer

Body Murphy – Things were looking up for the Bulldogs on Friday night after their first drive of the third quarter.
Andrews Dalton Rose (55) and Harley Crawford (58) look to bring down Cherokee running back Michael Driver during the Braves 12-9 win over the Wildcats on Oct. 15.

Andrews Dalton Rose (55) and Harley Crawford (58) look to bring down Cherokee running back Michael Driver during the Braves 12-9 win over the Wildcats on Oct. 15.

Cats come up short against Cherokee

Body Sometimes it comes down to the little things.
Murphy’s Juan Allen eyes the end zone for the first of his three touchdowns in a 56-14 win over Hayesville on Friday.

Murphy’s Juan Allen eyes the end zone for the first of his three touchdowns in a 56-14 win over Hayesville on Friday.

Homecoming havoc for Murphy

Body After all the excitement and giddiness on the Bulldogs sideline during the game, it didn’t take head coach Joseph Watson long to turn the page.
Andrews quarterback Donovan Bateman lines up under center during the Wildcats’ 21-12 loss at Swain County on Friday.

Andrews quarterback Donovan Bateman lines up under center during the Wildcats’ 21-12 loss at Swain County on Friday.

Andrews loses first game of season at Swain

Body The formula for Andrews football has been simple so far this year. Run the ball, wear out the opponent’s defense and control the clock.