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J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Murphy’s Aayden Williams bats as Tucker Sharp catches for Andrews on March 26.

J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Murphy’s Aayden Williams bats as Tucker Sharp catches for Andrews on March 26.

‘Diamond Dogs’ sweep Wildcats

J.R. Carroll
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Body On March 26, Murphy (4-3) hosted Andrews (1-4), and the Dogs won 13-10. Dogs pitcher Tommy Crapse held the Cats scoreless through two innings, and Murphy got a run in the first inning via Adam Cook’s RBI single.  
J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Murphy’s Ivy Warner on her way to winning the 100-meter hurdles on March 20.

J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Murphy’s Ivy Warner on her way to winning the 100-meter hurdles on March 20.

Murphy hosts 1st conference track meet of season

J.R. Carroll
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Body Murphy – The Bulldogs hosted the first Smoky Mountain Conference track and field meet of the season on March 20, with Murphy, Hiwassee Dam and Nantahala competing.
Photos by Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Tri-County Early College’s Jaden Crocker compete in discus, the event she won on March 20.

Photos by Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Tri-County Early College’s Jaden Crocker compete in discus, the event she won on March 20.

Andrews, Tri-County start strong on track

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Body Andrews – In the first Smoky Mountain Conference track meet of the season, Andrews hosted fellow Cherokee County squad Tri-County Early College along with three other teams.
Photos by Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews’ pitcher Ethan Sutton shows his form on the mound during his win on March 19.

Photos by Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews’ pitcher Ethan Sutton shows his form on the mound during his win on March 19.

Andrews, Hiwassee Dam split two-game series

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Body Andrews – Andrews and Hiwassee Dam baseball played their first Smoky Mountain Conference series of the season last week.
Cannon Crompton/ sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam’s Brinkley Payne makes contact with the ball against Andrews on March 19.

Cannon Crompton/ sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam’s Brinkley Payne makes contact with the ball against Andrews on March 19.

Eagles start year in 30-0 no-hitter

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Body In the second inning, Hiwassee Dam scored 14 more runs. Then to close out the game and earn the mercy rule win, they added on nine runs in the third inning.
J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Murphy’s girls soccer players were on the offensive attack against Hayesville on March 18, winning 9-0.

J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Murphy’s girls soccer players were on the offensive attack against Hayesville on March 18, winning 9-0.

Murphy soccer going strong

J.R. Carroll
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Body Murphy scored early and often, as they kept the ball on their end of the field most of the game. Hailee Hill got things started for the Lady Dogs as she stole the ball and scored with 21 minutes left in the half.
Donald Brownlee/ Assistant Coach Murphy girls head soccer coach Kim Brownlee celebrates one of her players’ birthdays with the team after a recent game.

Donald Brownlee/ Assistant Coach Murphy girls head soccer coach Kim Brownlee celebrates one of her players’ birthdays with the team after a recent game.

Just for kicks

News Staff
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Body Brownlee: ‘Never lose your voice’