Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews’ Isaac Weaver sprints to third during the Wildcats’ 11-6 win over Robbinsville on June 4.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam’s Michael Simms in the middle of his windup while pitching in the Eagles’ 12-11 loss to Hayesville on June 3. Simms pitched 3 1/3 innings and went 3-4 at the plate in the game.

Murphy – Since losing to Hayesville on May 14, the Bulldogs’ baseball team has taken care of business. Murphy swept a doubleheader against Andrews on June 1, topping the Wildcats 4-0 and 12-4 in five-inning contests at Konehete Park. “We’ve definitely been playing better,” Murphy head coach Adam Clonts said. “This was a good day for us.” Since losing to the Yellow Jackets, Murphy (10-1 overall and in the Smoky Mountain Conference) has won eight games in a row, outscoring opponents 80-16. The Bulldogs cam

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam’s Kyle Taylor avoids Andrews AJ Weaver’s tag at second base during the Wildcats’ 3-2 win over the Eagles on Friday.

Noah Shatzer/Cherokee Scout Murphy’s Torin Rogers takes a jump shot during the Lady Bulldogs’ 49-37 win over Robbinsville on Feb. 27. Rogers has committed to play basketball at the University of Richmond.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Sarah Pullium throws the discus during Murphy’s meet on May 18.