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Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Second-team All-District 12 player Ty Clark of Andrews shoots a 3-pointer against Murphy on Feb. 13.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Second-team All-District 12 player Ty Clark of Andrews shoots a 3-pointer against Murphy on Feb. 13.

Sports Shorts

Body GOLF Local teams shooting low at second match of the season The Murphy and Andrews golf teams competed on March 11.
Cannon Crompton/ sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy senior Kenyon Nichols (middle, seated) signed a letter of commitment to continue his football career at Methodist University in Fayetteville on March 12. The Bulldogs tight end and outside linebacker was joined by (front row, from left), Bryan Nichols and Tristin Nichols. In the back row are Linda Bloom, Knox Nichols and Amy Nichols.

Cannon Crompton/ sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy senior Kenyon Nichols (middle, seated) signed a letter of commitment to continue his football career at Methodist University in Fayetteville on March 12. The Bulldogs tight end and outside linebacker was joined by (front row, from left), Bryan Nichols and Tristin Nichols. In the back row are Linda Bloom, Knox Nichols and Amy Nichols.

From Bulldog to Monarch

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam’s Olivia McNabb (left) throws to first baseman Avery McNabb to get the out against Swain County on Friday.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam’s Olivia McNabb (left) throws to first baseman Avery McNabb to get the out against Swain County on Friday.

Lady Eagles split series with the Devils

Body Hiwassee Dam softball gets first win over Swain County
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy softball player Gracie Thrasher comes across home plate surrounded by her teammates after hitting a home run against Tellico Plain, Tenn., on March 11.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy softball player Gracie Thrasher comes across home plate surrounded by her teammates after hitting a home run against Tellico Plain, Tenn., on March 11.

‘Diamond Dogs’ get wins

Body Murphy baseball sweeps Cherokee; softball downs Tellico Plains, Tenn.
Family Brazilian Jiujitsu Center Will Wimpey (left) earns a stripe on his white belt from Professor Vincent Werner (right) at the Murphy Family Brazilian Jiujitsu Center.

Family Brazilian Jiujitsu Center Will Wimpey (left) earns a stripe on his white belt from Professor Vincent Werner (right) at the Murphy Family Brazilian Jiujitsu Center.

Sports Shorts

Body Dogs golf goes low
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Adam Cook of Murphy catches a fly ball in center field during their game against North Buncombe on Friday.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Adam Cook of Murphy catches a fly ball in center field during their game against North Buncombe on Friday.

Murphy earns 1st win on road

Body Murphy softball wins Friday, baseball looking for first win after tough losses
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Brooklyn Johnson dribbles down the field past defenders in their game against Franklin on April 4, 2024.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Brooklyn Johnson dribbles down the field past defenders in their game against Franklin on April 4, 2024.

Lady Dogs down Braves

Body Murphy women’s soccer earns first win
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Dailon Defalco of Hiwassee Dam rounds second base in their game against Copper Basin, Tenn., on March 4.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Dailon Defalco of Hiwassee Dam rounds second base in their game against Copper Basin, Tenn., on March 4.

Eagles win home opener

Body Hiwassee Dam scores 15 runs in first home game