Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Jerry Bui of Murphy celebrates scoring a late goal against Queen’s Grant in the second round of the state 2A playoffs as fans shoot off confetti Thursday.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews quarterback Brady McLelland gets the ball against Anderson on Sept. 12.
Murphy running back Cameron Clem breaks free from Franklin defenders during the game at Western Carolina University on Aug. 22.
Michelle Bradbeer/Staff Correspondent Murphy’s seniors were honored before Saturday’s match. The seniors posing with their conference championship trophy are (front row, from left) Cale Harger and Jerry Bui. Second row (from left) are Keaton Ritz, Tyler Payne, Nathan Johnson and head coach Andrew Zenobi. Back row (from left) are assistant coach Chace Gardner, Elijah Twiggs, Kole Ritz, Aaron Harger and Abram Twiggs.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews’ Kelby Waldroup runs the ball toward the end zone in the Wildcats’ game against Rosman on Oct. 10.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com State 1A champion Fern Crayton of Tri-County Early College runs toward the finish line during a race at Murphy earlier in the season on Sept. 20.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy running back Cameron Clem (left, No. 5) yells after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against Swain County on Friday.
Murphy’s Jerry Bui takes a free kick in their game against Swain on Oct. 6.