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Murphy’s Landon Jordan wraps up Robbinsville running back Lex Hooper in the Bulldogs’ loss to the Black Knights. Photo by Noah Shatzer

Murphy’s Landon Jordan wraps up Robbinsville running back Lex Hooper in the Bulldogs’ loss to the Black Knights. Photo by Noah Shatzer

Murphy drops to No. 4 seed with loss to unbeaten Robbinsville

Noah Shatzer
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Body     Murphy – Heading into halftime with a 14-7 lead over undefeated Robbinsville, the Bulldogs were sitting in a good spot Friday night.
The Murphy boys cross-country team poses after their third-place performance at the state meet. Team members are (front row, from left) Richard Ly, Caleb Jones, Chase Pierce, Andrew Bryson; Back row are (from left) coach Davis Bryant, Clayton Laney, coach Frank Hill, Christian Tighe, Michael White, Caleb Rice and Tanner Roberts. Photo courtesy of Murphy High School

The Murphy boys cross-country team poses after their third-place performance at the state meet. Team members are (front row, from left) Richard Ly, Caleb Jones, Chase Pierce, Andrew Bryson; Back row are (from left) coach Davis Bryant, Clayton Laney, coach Frank Hill, Christian Tighe, Michael White, Caleb Rice and Tanner Roberts. Photo courtesy of Murphy High School

Murphy runs to 3rd-place finish in state cross country

Noah Shatzer
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Body     Kernersville – Paced by top-five performances by juniors Caleb Jones and Chase Pierce, the Murphy boys cross-country team finished third overall at the N.C.
Murphy's Devonte Murray drags a Robbinsville defender into the end zone Friday night in the Bulldogs' loss to the Black Knights.

Murphy's Devonte Murray drags a Robbinsville defender into the end zone Friday night in the Bulldogs' loss to the Black Knights.

Rough second half dooms Murphy in loss to Robbinsville

Noah Shatzer
Friday, November 8, 2019
Body Murphy – The Murphy Bulldogs narrowly fell to the undefeated Robbinsville Black Knights in their regular season finale at home Friday night by a score of 17-14.
Former Murphy Bulldog Cory Farmer (right) lands a left jab against Gabriel Atkinson in his amatuer Mixed Martial Arts debut with Valor Fighting Challenge on Sept. 6. Photos by Janet Wohler/Valor Fighting Challenge

Former Murphy Bulldog Cory Farmer (right) lands a left jab against Gabriel Atkinson in his amatuer Mixed Martial Arts debut with Valor Fighting Challenge on Sept. 6. Photos by Janet Wohler/Valor Fighting Challenge

Former Bulldog Farmer knocks out opponent in MMA debut

Noah Shatzer
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Body     Knoxville, Tenn. – Some people collect stamps in their spare time as a hobby. Others carve wood or hunt and fish in their free time.
Andrews’ Isaac Weaver catches an out pass and turns it upfield for an eventual touchdown Friday in Robbinsville. Photo by Mary White

Andrews’ Isaac Weaver catches an out pass and turns it upfield for an eventual touchdown Friday in Robbinsville. Photo by Mary White

Robbinsville uses ground attack, beats Andrews

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Body     Robbinsville – Andrews will have to wait another year to get a win over the Big Three in the Smoky Mountain Conference, but the Wildcats’ day may be coming.