Murphy’s Ty Laney eludes one would-be tackler and prepares to get by another during the Bulldogs’ 54-24 win over Union County on Friday.
Andrews senior Brooke Phillips tries to get the ball over the net during the Lady Wildcats’ 3-0 loss to Murphy on Sept. 14.
Hiwassee Dam’s Riley Payne prepares to serve the ball during the Lady Eagles’ five-set loss to Andrews on Aug. 24.
Murphy Middle School has its first boys soccer team this fall. Back row (from left) are coach Ken Ennis, Andrew White, Elijah Twiggs, Kole Ritz, Cale Harger, Joseph Gibby, Aaron Harger, Abram Twiggs, coach Justin Butler. Front row (from left) are Brodie Betts, Gavin Breitenbach, Jaden Rice, Nathan Johnson, Aiden Cales, Dathan Hartness, Jerry Bui, Landon Ennis, Tyler Payne. Not pictured are Mason Gaither, Jack Dockery, Keaton Ritz and Hayden Blanton.
Some of the fighters who participated in the Cherokee Streetbeefs event on Sept. 11. Back row (from left) are Ellie Gebel, Tristen Ellis and Dustin Skirvin. Front row is David Skirvin.
Murphy senior Torin Rogers attempts to get the ball over the net during the Lady Bulldogs’ 3-0 win over Robbinsville on Sept 15.
Murphy’s Hunter Stalcup catches a touchdown pass in the Bulldogs’ 63-23 win over Cherokee on Friday.
Andrews senior Mackenzie Stalcup passes the ball during the Lady Wildcats four set loss to Cherokee on Sept. 7.
Murphy sophomore Cali Rumfelt serves the ball during Murphy’s straight-set win over Swain County on Sept. 9.