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J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Murphy’s Hunter Carson goes up for two on Jan. 9 against Nantahala.

J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Murphy’s Hunter Carson goes up for two on Jan. 9 against Nantahala.

Dogs down Hawks

Body Murphy – The Bulldogs’ week didn’t start out good, but as the days went on it got better. They fell to McMinn County, Tenn. (4-9), 72-66, but Murphy got back on track on Jan.
J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Zoey Passmore of Nantahala passes to a teammate on Jan. 9 against Murphy.

J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Zoey Passmore of Nantahala passes to a teammate on Jan. 9 against Murphy.

Lady Bulldogs get 1st win of the season

Body Murphy – After losing an early week game to McMinn County (6-3) by a score of 70-28, the Lady Bulldogs registered their first win on Jan. 9, when they entertained Nantahala.
Audrey Colvin/The Graham Star Murphy’s Dalton Farmer (132 pounds) maintains top control over Robbinsville’s Christian Phillips in a consolation semifinal bout at the James Orr Invitational on Saturday.

Audrey Colvin/The Graham Star Murphy’s Dalton Farmer (132 pounds) maintains top control over Robbinsville’s Christian Phillips in a consolation semifinal bout at the James Orr Invitational on Saturday.

Wrestlers pick up tourney wins

Body Robbinsville – The James Orr Memorial Invitational was held Saturday, with local wrestling teams participating. Here are the girls results:
Sam Jokich/Staff Correspondent Murphy wrestlers Gabe Chastain, Zack Kessler and Chad Perry (from left, with their parents) were honored Friday during Senior Night.

Sam Jokich/Staff Correspondent Murphy wrestlers Gabe Chastain, Zack Kessler and Chad Perry (from left, with their parents) were honored Friday during Senior Night.

Murphy wins on Senior Night

Body Murphy – The Bulldogs wrestling team brought home a 37-36 team victory over Cherokee on Friday during Senior Night. Here are the results.
Photos by J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Murphy’s Zach Skogen shoots while being covered by Landon Green of Andrews on Jan. 5

Photos by J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Murphy’s Zach Skogen shoots while being covered by Landon Green of Andrews on Jan. 5

Wildcats take two games from Bulldogs

Body Neither would find what they were looking for. The Lady Bulldogs would fall in overtime, while Murphy’s boys couldn’t tame the Wildcats on Jan. 5.
J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Hiwassee Dam’s Katie McNabb goes up for hard shot Friday night in the paint against Andrews. She scored 22 points in the game.

J.R. Carroll/Staff Correspondent Hiwassee Dam’s Katie McNabb goes up for hard shot Friday night in the paint against Andrews. She scored 22 points in the game.

Lady Eagles take the county crown in win

Body The Lady Eagles were already 2-0 against the Lady Bulldogs of Murphy. So, if there were such a county title, they would have won it.

Swim teams head to regional

Body Asheville – The TCR Invitational on Saturday provided stiff competition for Murphy and Tri-County Early College – as well as TC Roberson, Franklin, Mountain Heritage, NCSSM Dragons