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Gone Swimmingly

Body Cary – Despite the  flood-causing downpours that closed schools in Cherokee County on Thursday, a trio of local swimmers braved the elements and headed to the N.C.
Isra Smith and Abram Abling share a laugh during a break in action against Highlands.

Isra Smith and Abram Abling share a laugh during a break in action against Highlands.

Saved by the bell

Body Murphy  – After building a 42-24 lead over Highlands through three quarters, the Murphy Bulldogs narrowly avoided a fourth quarter meltdown, holding off a late run by the High
Addison scored a team-high 19 points in the Lady Dogs' win against Highlands.

Addison scored a team-high 19 points in the Lady Dogs' win against Highlands.

New year, same Lady Dogs

Body Murphy – Typically when an athlete misses a few games due to injury, their first game back consists of them working to regain their rhythm.
Ellis is averaging more than 20 points per game for the Wildcats.

Ellis is averaging more than 20 points per game for the Wildcats.

Interstellar

Body Andrews  – Outer space may not have gravity, but Andrews point guard Kabe Ellis certainly does.
Murphy’s Torin Rogers (11) emphatically celebrates an and-one layup by Sarah Pullium (25) in the Lady Bulldogs’ dominant win against Hayesville. Photo by Noah Shatzer

Murphy’s Torin Rogers (11) emphatically celebrates an and-one layup by Sarah Pullium (25) in the Lady Bulldogs’ dominant win against Hayesville. Photo by Noah Shatzer

Go with the flow

Body     Murphy – Most people are familiar with the houding defense of the Lady Dogs, but with plenty of games left to play, Murphy’s offense is picking up speed rapidly.

A Force Awakened

Body     Andrews – Another two games and another two dominant wins have the Andrews Wildcats rolling early this season at 7-0.