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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

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.

Lady Dogs fall in SMC Championship

Noah Shatzer

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

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 match Wednesda

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

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 the final second

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

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 Devils 15-14.

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

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 was the return

Andrews' Jose Martinez celebrates an interception with teammate Cade Vaughn during Friday's win over Cherokee.

Wildcats use ground, air attacks to down Cherokee

Matthew Osborne

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Andrews – Head coach James Phillips had one message for his quarterback Tucker Holloway at halftime.

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

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 run.

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

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 downs Cherokee in conference clash

Matthew Osborne

Friday, October 11, 2019

Andrews – Tucker Holloway threw two touchdowns to Gage Gillespie and ran for another as Andrews knocked off Cherokee 35-24 on Friday night.

Murphy Coach David Gentry tips his hat to the crowd of supporters and players gathered around.

Coach Gentry's 412th win ties North Carolina all-time coaching wins record

Noah Shatzer

Friday, October 11, 2019

Murphy – A moment 36 seasons in the making transpired Friday night as Murphy football coach David Gentry tied Jack Holley as the Winningest Coach in North Carolina Football hist