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Murphy volleyball seniors (from left) Madison Worley, Allison Wells, Trinity Garrett and Hailey Bowman helped Murphy claim a share of its third-straight SMC title this season.

Murphy volleyball seniors (from left) Madison Worley, Allison Wells, Trinity Garrett and Hailey Bowman helped Murphy claim a share of its third-straight SMC title this season.

Murphy volleyball seniors hope to make deep run in playoffs

Noah Shatzer
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Body     Murphy –  The Murphy Lady Bulldogs closed out the season with a 3-0 sweep of the Andrews Lady Wildcats, claiming a share of the Smoky Mountain Conference Ti
Andrews’ Isaac Weaver looks to shed a Murphy tackler during Thursday’s game. Photos by Mary White

Andrews’ Isaac Weaver looks to shed a Murphy tackler during Thursday’s game. Photos by Mary White

JV Wildcats finish perfect season

Noah Shatzer
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Body     Andrews – Getting through a season undefeated is an impressive feat, no matter the sport.
Murphy's Grace Nelson rises for a hit in the SMC Championship match.

Murphy's Grace Nelson rises for a hit in the SMC Championship match.

Lady Dogs fall in SMC Championship

Noah Shatzer
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Body    Murphy – In a much-anticipated rematch, the Murphy Lady Bulldogs fell to the Robbinsville Lady Knights in three sets at the Smoky Mountain Conference Championship matc
Andrews' Landon White and Hayesville's Blake McClure went head-to-head in more than ways than one Friday night, as both were heavily involved in the action of the thrilling game.

Andrews' Landon White and Hayesville's Blake McClure went head-to-head in more than ways than one Friday night, as both were heavily involved in the action of the thrilling game.

Andrews drops heartbreaker in Hayesville

Matthew Osborne
Friday, October 18, 2019
Body     Hayesville – Andrews suffered a crushing loss Friday night, falling 21-20 to Hayesville after the Yellow Jackets blocked a potential game-winning field goal in t
Coach David Gentry celebrates with coaches and fans after winnings his 413th game at Swain County on Friday night.

Coach David Gentry celebrates with coaches and fans after winnings his 413th game at Swain County on Friday night.

Gentry sets record in instant-classic 15-14 win against Swain

Noah Shatzer
Friday, October 18, 2019
Body    Bryson City – The world stopped as a Swain passing attempt sailed through the air toward the end zone with time expiring and the Murphy Bulldogs leading the Maroon Dev
Murphy defenders swarm as linebacker Ray Rathburn upends a Hayesville runner during the Bulldogs’ 62-14 shellacking of the Yellow Jackets on Friday night.

Murphy defenders swarm as linebacker Ray Rathburn upends a Hayesville runner during the Bulldogs’ 62-14 shellacking of the Yellow Jackets on Friday night.

Murphy overwhelms Hayesville, 62-14, with power run game

Noah Shatzer
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Body     Murphy – Caught between the noise of head coach David Gentry tying the North Carolina all-time coaching wins record and the crowning of Murphy’s homecoming queen
Senior Hailey Bowman rises up for a hit against the Swain County Lady Devils.

Senior Hailey Bowman rises up for a hit against the Swain County Lady Devils.

Lady Bulldogs stay on a roll as tournament approaches

Noah Shatzer
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Body     Murphy – With just two games remaining on the regular season slate and an imposing 18-2 record, the Murphy Lady Bulldogs are poised for another strong postseason
Andrews’ Brooke Phillips returns a serve between teammates Sydney Postell (3) and Emma Jones (8) against Hiwassee Dam earlier this season.

Andrews’ Brooke Phillips returns a serve between teammates Sydney Postell (3) and Emma Jones (8) against Hiwassee Dam earlier this season.

Lady Cats win two more, Hiwassee Dam falls to end season

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Body     The Andrews Lady Wildcats improved to 4-12 heading into the final week of the regular season with wins against Nantahala and Cherokee for the second time this year.
Andrews' Gage Gillespie (3) celebrates his second touchdown of the night in a win over Cherokee.

Andrews' Gage Gillespie (3) celebrates his second touchdown of the night in a win over Cherokee.

Andrews downs Cherokee in conference clash

Matthew Osborne
Friday, October 11, 2019
Body        Andrews – Tucker Holloway threw two touchdowns to Gage Gillespie and ran for another as Andrews knocked off Cherokee 35-24 on Friday night.