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Andrews’ Austin Martin looks for room to run during the Wildcats 26-14 win over Mitchell on Sept. 10.

Andrews’ Austin Martin looks for room to run during the Wildcats 26-14 win over Mitchell on Sept. 10.

Wildcats upend No. 1 Western team

Kevin Hensley
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Body In the post-game huddle Friday night, Wildcats head coach James Phillips told his team, "This is the biggest win for this program … in decades."
Murphy’s Hunter Stalcup is stood up by Rabun County’s Willie Goodwyn during the Bulldogs’ 59-14 loss to the Wildcats on Sept. 10.

Murphy’s Hunter Stalcup is stood up by Rabun County’s Willie Goodwyn during the Bulldogs’ 59-14 loss to the Wildcats on Sept. 10.

Murphy clobbered by Rabun

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Body On Rabun County’s first play from scrimmage, Gunner Stockton fired a deep pass down the right side.
Murphy junior Olivia Payne sets the ball during the Lady Bulldogs’ 3-0 win over Hayesville on Sept. 2.

Murphy junior Olivia Payne sets the ball during the Lady Bulldogs’ 3-0 win over Hayesville on Sept. 2.

Murphy moves to 5-0 with Hayesville sweep

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Body Murphy – It was Murphy volleyball’s first time playing at home in 10 days, and the Lady Bulldogs were fired up.
Andrews junior Rylie McDonalds looks to hit the ball over the net during Andrews’ four-set loss to Hayesville on Aug. 31.

Andrews junior Rylie McDonalds looks to hit the ball over the net during Andrews’ four-set loss to Hayesville on Aug. 31.

Cats lose close one

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Body It was the fourth set of Andrews’ volleyball’s match against Hayesville, and the Lady Jackets’ Hallie Johnson was having her way.
Andrews freshman Kegan Ellis carries the ball during the Wildcats 44-20 win over North Buncombe on Sept. 3.

Andrews freshman Kegan Ellis carries the ball during the Wildcats 44-20 win over North Buncombe on Sept. 3.

Andrews runs wild on Black Hawks

Kevin Hensley
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Body When practice began for the Wildcats last week, a mere 12 players were available.
Murphy junior Olivia Payne goes up for a serve during the Lady Bulldogs’ 3-1 win over Highlands on Aug. 19. Murphy beat Tallulah Falls and Franklin last week to move to 3-0 this season.

Murphy junior Olivia Payne goes up for a serve during the Lady Bulldogs’ 3-1 win over Highlands on Aug. 19. Murphy beat Tallulah Falls and Franklin last week to move to 3-0 this season.

Murphy volleyball 3-0 after wins

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Body Murphy – It was a good week for the Lady Bulldogs, who knocked off both Tallulah Falls, 3-1, and Franklin, 3-0, to improve to 3-0 this season.