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J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent The Murphy varsity volleyball team’s seniors are (from left) Cayla Geer, Aiden Smith, Anna Brinke, Carsyn Lovingood, Windsor Caldwell, Jayda Holley, Julia Dockery and Raegan Curtis. They celebrated Senior Night on Oct. 1.

J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent The Murphy varsity volleyball team’s seniors are (from left) Cayla Geer, Aiden Smith, Anna Brinke, Carsyn Lovingood, Windsor Caldwell, Jayda Holley, Julia Dockery and Raegan Curtis. They celebrated Senior Night on Oct. 1.

Lady Dogs split week against Swain, Andrews

J.R. Carroll
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Body Murphy – The Lady Bulldogs split with their two games this past week, with Swain spoiled Murphy’s Senior Night before Murphy went on the road to defeat Andrews.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam senior Olivia McNabb goes up for a kill during the Lady Eagles’ match against Highlands on Thursday.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam senior Olivia McNabb goes up for a kill during the Lady Eagles’ match against Highlands on Thursday.

Lady Eagles take Pink Night

Cannon Crompton
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Body Hiwassee Dam gets conference win
Photos by Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Kencade Watkins and Kelby Waldroup of Andrews tackle a Swain County player and prevent a first down Friday night at Hugh Hamilton Stadium.

Photos by Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Kencade Watkins and Kelby Waldroup of Andrews tackle a Swain County player and prevent a first down Friday night at Hugh Hamilton Stadium.

Cats down Devils

Cannon Crompton
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Body Andrews defeats Swain County in defensive battle
Special Olympics North Carolina The Cherokee County representatives at the Special Olympics North Carolina Equestrian Tournament walk into the arena on Sept. 20.

Special Olympics North Carolina The Cherokee County representatives at the Special Olympics North Carolina Equestrian Tournament walk into the arena on Sept. 20.

Sports Shorts

Cannon Crompton
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Body MILL SPRINGS 3 medal in Olympics
J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Anna Brinke returns a serve from Hayesville in their match on Sept. 23. The Lady Bulldogs’ only game last week was against Hayesville due to the arrival of Hurricane Helene.

J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Anna Brinke returns a serve from Hayesville in their match on Sept. 23. The Lady Bulldogs’ only game last week was against Hayesville due to the arrival of Hurricane Helene.

Lady Bulldogs fall to Hayesville

J.R. Carroll
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Body Murphy tried to mount a comeback but could get no closer than 10 points, as a stingy Hayesville defense held the Lady Dogs to only 12 points in the first set. They went on to win the first set 25-12.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Tyler Payne of Murphy takes a free kick against Highlands during their match on Sept. 18.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Tyler Payne of Murphy takes a free kick against Highlands during their match on Sept. 18.

Soccer plays games before storm arrives

News Staff
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Body Murphy, Tri-County were in action just days before Hurricane Helene