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Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Ryan Payne of Murphy gets an interception as time expires in the first half against East Surry on Friday night.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Ryan Payne of Murphy gets an interception as time expires in the first half against East Surry on Friday night.

Murphy beats East Surry 42-6

Body Murphy – The Murphy varsity football team returned to Bulldog Country for its home opener against 3A East Surry, coming off the hill to win 42-6.
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Lady Eagles fall during busy week

Body Hiwassee Dam’s varsity volleyball team had a busy week with three matches, including two Thursday. All three matches were outside of North Carolina.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Emma Hensley of Murphy goes up for a kill against Cherokee on Aug. 26.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Emma Hensley of Murphy goes up for a kill against Cherokee on Aug. 26.

Murphy beats Highlands, Summit Charter

Body Murphy’s varsity volleyball team had a busy three-game week where they picked up two wins.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Killshot pins Billy Havoc in their ACWF match on Aug. 2.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Killshot pins Billy Havoc in their ACWF match on Aug. 2.

Sports Shorts

Body FOOTBALL Week 2 SMC results In the second week of varsity football, Hayesville was the only Smoky Mountain Conference team to win.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Kelby Waldroup of Andrews stiff arms a Copper Basin, Tenn., defender during their game on Aug. 8.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Kelby Waldroup of Andrews stiff arms a Copper Basin, Tenn., defender during their game on Aug. 8.

Wildcats lose to Smoky Mountain

Body Andrews suffers 2nd loss on road
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com The 2025 Andrews High School cheerleaders are (front row, from left) Azlyn DeHart, Daisy Sargent, Kaiya Ellis, Kaitlyn Riegal, Raleigh Lequire, Katie Moses and Riley Thompson. Second row, from left: Gabby Rodriguez, Bristol Dartez, Kamryn Anderson, Kalia Woods, Danielle Thompson, Remi Reid, Adilene Morales, Lauren Cochran, RiLeigh Jones and Brittany Morales. Back row, from left: Coach Grace Hedden, coach Racquel Mabry and coach Jill Riegel. Not pictured: Soriah Corte

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com The 2025 Andrews High School cheerleaders are (front row, from left) Azlyn DeHart, Daisy Sargent, Kaiya Ellis, Kaitlyn Riegal, Raleigh Lequire, Katie Moses and Riley Thompson. Second row, from left: Gabby Rodriguez, Bristol Dartez, Kamryn Anderson, Kalia Woods, Danielle Thompson, Remi Reid, Adilene Morales, Lauren Cochran, RiLeigh Jones and Brittany Morales. Back row, from left: Coach Grace Hedden, coach Racquel Mabry and coach Jill Riegel. Not pictured: Soriah Corte