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Andrews' Abby Hedden sets the ball for the Lady Wildcats against Robbinsville last week. Photo by Kevin Hensley

Andrews' Abby Hedden sets the ball for the Lady Wildcats against Robbinsville last week. Photo by Kevin Hensley

Lady Wildcats keep building

Body     Andrews – With the majority of the season in the books, the Andrews Lady Wildcats and head coach Shanna Mustin are continuing to build.
Murphy's Abram Abling (1) and Parker Posey (61) celebrate Abling's first career touchdown in the Bulldogs' win over Andrews.

Murphy's Abram Abling (1) and Parker Posey (61) celebrate Abling's first career touchdown in the Bulldogs' win over Andrews.

Bulldogs down Wildcats in Smoky Mountain opener

Body Andrews – The Murphy Bulldogs took down the Andrews Wildcats 35-7 Friday night in both team's Smoky Mountain Conference Openers. 
Murphy’s Dallas Rayburn lays a big hit on a Life Christian runner during Friday night’s non-conference game. Rayburn had three sacks overall.

Murphy’s Dallas Rayburn lays a big hit on a Life Christian runner during Friday night’s non-conference game. Rayburn had three sacks overall.

McCracken, Rayburn lift Murphy past Life Christian

Body     Murphy – When wide receiver Payton McCracken lined up for the Murphy Bulldogs’ first offensive play against the Life Christian Academy Hawks, he liked what he sa
Andrews’ Kaylin Ellis sets the ball against Hiwassee Dam earlier this season.

Andrews’ Kaylin Ellis sets the ball against Hiwassee Dam earlier this season.

Lady Wildcats battle through tough stretch

Body     Andrews – After picking up their first two wins of the season two weeks ago, the Andrews Lady Wildcats showed their potential in losses to the Hayesville Lady Ja
Hiwassee Dam’s Chloe Roe looks to make a play at the net during a match against Murphy on Sept. 17.

Hiwassee Dam’s Chloe Roe looks to make a play at the net during a match against Murphy on Sept. 17.

Hiwassee Dam girls look to put it all together

Body     Hiwassee Dam – The Hiwassee Dam Lady Eagles endured a tough week of competition, taking down the Union County Lady Panthers in five sets to start the week before
Chandler Wood, Colby Stalcup and Dallas Rayburn team up for the stop in Murphy's 45-28 victory.

Chandler Wood, Colby Stalcup and Dallas Rayburn team up for the stop in Murphy's 45-28 victory.

Murphy downs Life Christian Academy 45-28

Body    Murphy – The Murphy Bulldogs improved to 4-1 on the season Friday night, downing the Life Christian Academy Hawks 45-28 at home. 
Makhi Smith (61) celebrates Andrews’ win over the North Georgia Falcons. Photo by Mary White

Makhi Smith (61) celebrates Andrews’ win over the North Georgia Falcons. Photo by Mary White

Andrews offense lights up 2nd half to beat Falcons

Body     Canton, Ga. – Unprecedented is probably an overused word in general, but that is the only word to describe Andrews’ early season offensive explosion.
Andrews downed Nantahala and Cherokee last week. Photo by Noah Shatzer

Andrews downed Nantahala and Cherokee last week. Photo by Noah Shatzer

Lady Wildcats nab first two wins

Body     Andrews – Grabbing your first win of the season always lifts some weight off of your shoulders.