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J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent The Lady Bulldogs’ only senior this season is Saige Kent.

J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent The Lady Bulldogs’ only senior this season is Saige Kent.

Lady Bulldogs fall to end regular season

J.R. Carroll
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Body Murphy – The Lady Bulldogs had their Senior Night spoiled, ending their regular season by falling to the Hayesville Lady Jackets 50-32.
Tri-County Early College swimmers Fern Crayton and Ariana Rivas at the state championship on Feb. 9.

Tri-County Early College swimmers Fern Crayton and Ariana Rivas at the state championship on Feb. 9.

Sports Shorts

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Body SWIMMING Early College goes to state
J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Dominick Rummler of Murphy gets home with a score Thursday.

J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Dominick Rummler of Murphy gets home with a score Thursday.

Murphy defeats Andrews in 1st round of tourney

J.R. Carroll
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Body Murphy didn’t take long to issue a statement that they came to play. The Bulldogs jumped out to a 13-9 first-quarter lead and never trailed in the game.
Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam’s senior basketball players and cheerleaders were honored on Feb. 13. Back row (from left): Cameron Dills, Dawson Headley, Jonah Hamby, Clay Davis and Kyle Taylor. Front row (from left): Katie McNabb, Shelby Kester and Madison Shorette.

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Hiwassee Dam’s senior basketball players and cheerleaders were honored on Feb. 13. Back row (from left): Cameron Dills, Dawson Headley, Jonah Hamby, Clay Davis and Kyle Taylor. Front row (from left): Katie McNabb, Shelby Kester and Madison Shorette.

Eagles end regular season with 2 wins

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Body As the clock ran down, the Eagles rested most of their starters. Everyone in The Nest cheered as each senior exited the game.
J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Murphy’s Saige Kent prepares to take a shot against Cherokee on Friday night.

J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Murphy’s Saige Kent prepares to take a shot against Cherokee on Friday night.

Lady Bulldogs fall thrice

J.R. Carroll
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Body Murphy – The Lady Bulldogs had a tough week, dropping three games in Smoky Mountain Conference play.
J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Murphy’s Xander Wachacha goes up for a layup against Cherokee on Friday.

J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Murphy’s Xander Wachacha goes up for a layup against Cherokee on Friday.

Murphy boys get road wins

J.R. Carroll
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Body Murphy – The Bulldogs had a close loss to Andrews to start the week, but they were road warriors the rest of the time with wins at Highlands and Cherokee.