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Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Seniors Landon Jordan and Ray Rathburn admire the state 1A championship trophy as other seniors join the celebration after Murphy’s 14-7 win over Northside-Pinetown.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Seniors Landon Jordan and Ray Rathburn admire the state 1A championship trophy as other seniors join the celebration after Murphy’s 14-7 win over Northside-Pinetown.

Murphy wins 10th football title

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Body Raleigh – For the 10th time in school history and ninth time under head coach David Gentry, the Bulldogs are state champions.
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews wrestler Sam Wood battles with Robbinsville’s Ben Wachacha in a 220-pound bout during the May 4 dual meet, which the Black Knights won 78-6.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews wrestler Sam Wood battles with Robbinsville’s Ben Wachacha in a 220-pound bout during the May 4 dual meet, which the Black Knights won 78-6.

Andrews wrestling opens versus conference’s best

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Body Andrews – With many high school sports seasons moved around in North Carolina due to COVID-19, wrestling was no exception.
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam junior Lauren Brooks fouls off a pitch during the Lady Eagles’ 2-1 loss to Murphy on April 28.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam junior Lauren Brooks fouls off a pitch during the Lady Eagles’ 2-1 loss to Murphy on April 28.

Murphy defeats Hiwassee Dam in extra innings again

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Body Murphy – For the second time this year, seven innings wasn’t enough to decide a winner between Murphy and Hiwassee Dam.
Hiwassee Dam’s Clay Davis legs out a base hit during the Eagles’ 10-9 win over Robbinsville on April 27.

Hiwassee Dam’s Clay Davis legs out a base hit during the Eagles’ 10-9 win over Robbinsville on April 27.

Fallen teammate honored

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Body Hiwassee Dam – With a young team, Hiwassee Dam head coach Jerry Kilpatrick wants to make sure his team gets one message this year.
Murphy golfer Andrew Barolet looks on during the Smoky Mountain Conference championship April 22. The Bulldogs took home the title for the time since 2006.

Murphy golfer Andrew Barolet looks on during the Smoky Mountain Conference championship April 22. The Bulldogs took home the title for the time since 2006.

Murphy boys golf takes conference

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Body Murphy – After finishing the regular season undefeated, the Bulldogs’ boys golf team captured the Smoky Mountain Conference championship for the first time since 2006.
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy running back Ty Laney celebrates with offensive lineman Jonathan Hemby after scoring his second touchdown in a 24-14 win over Robbinsville. The Bulldogs play Northside-Pinetown in the state championship Saturday.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy running back Ty Laney celebrates with offensive lineman Jonathan Hemby after scoring his second touchdown in a 24-14 win over Robbinsville. The Bulldogs play Northside-Pinetown in the state championship Saturday.

Murphy knocks out Robbinsville, advances to state championship

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Body Robbinsville – As Murphy head coach David Gentry congratulated his Bulldogs after they knocked off the Black Knights on Friday night, two sentences summed up the evening perfectly.