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Former Murphy football head coach David Gentry addresses the audience at the event introducing new Bulldogs head coach Joseph Watson on June 10.

Former Murphy football head coach David Gentry addresses the audience at the event introducing new Bulldogs head coach Joseph Watson on June 10.

Gentry, Mugharbil named WNC’s best

Body Murphy – Despite being retired for four months, legendary Bulldogs football coach David Gentry picked up another award on Sept.
Andrews Isaac Weaver carries the ball during the Wildcats’ 26-14 win over Mitchell on Sept. 10.

Andrews Isaac Weaver carries the ball during the Wildcats’ 26-14 win over Mitchell on Sept. 10.

Andrews cruises past Hayesville

Body After beating North Georgia to start 4-0 for the first time since 1963, head coach James Phillips didn’t want to focus on the Wildcats’ historic start.
Hiwassee Dam’s Payton Palmer passes the ball during the Lady Eagles’ 3-0 loss to Robbinsville on Thursday.

Hiwassee Dam’s Payton Palmer passes the ball during the Lady Eagles’ 3-0 loss to Robbinsville on Thursday.

Lady Eagles drop 2 to conference’s best

Body For a team still trying to find its way coming off a COVID-19 pause, the Lady Eagles’ volleyball team did not have an easy schedule last week.
Andrews junior Austin Martin carries the ball during the Wildcats’ 26-14 win over Mitchell on Sept. 10.

Andrews junior Austin Martin carries the ball during the Wildcats’ 26-14 win over Mitchell on Sept. 10.

Andrews 4-0 for first time since 1963

Body For the second time this season, Andrews was coming off an unexpected bye due to COVID-19.