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Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com The Lady Bulldogs celebrate a five-set win over Hayesville on Sept. 26.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com The Lady Bulldogs celebrate a five-set win over Hayesville on Sept. 26.

Lady Dogs prevail over Hayesville in five sets

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Body “We’ve had some tough games here a little bit, and acted like we’ve laid down lately and not played with a whole lot of momentum,” Edwards said. “And that’s the team that I’ve been waiting on.”
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Will Joyner (31) and Camden Breazeale (84) lead a gang tackle of Hayesville’s Tre Graves during the Bulldogs’ 21-14 win over the Yellow Jackets on Friday night.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Will Joyner (31) and Camden Breazeale (84) lead a gang tackle of Hayesville’s Tre Graves during the Bulldogs’ 21-14 win over the Yellow Jackets on Friday night.

Dogs stand tough, swat down Jackets

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Body Roberts’ second-down pass was almost intercepted, then Camden Breazeale sacked him on third down. Roberts’  desperation fourth-down pass was nowhere near a receiver, and the Bulldogs could finally go into victory formation.
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Tri-County Early College sophomore Fern Crayton finished third during Saturday’s cross country meet at Murphy in a new season-best time of 20 minutes, 46.60 seconds.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Tri-County Early College sophomore Fern Crayton finished third during Saturday’s cross country meet at Murphy in a new season-best time of 20 minutes, 46.60 seconds.

Cross-Country Results

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Body Bulldog XC Meet Sept. 23, 2023 Murphy High School Girls 1. Holloway, Fannin Co. 19:52.00
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Maddison Seabolt rises to hit the ball during the Lady Bulldogs’ 3-0 loss to Cherokee on Thursday.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Maddison Seabolt rises to hit the ball during the Lady Bulldogs’ 3-0 loss to Cherokee on Thursday.

Lady Bulldogs fall flat in loss to Cherokee

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Body Murphy – In their first Big Smoky Mountain Conference game in 13 days, the Lady Bulldogs’ volleyball team knew they were in for a challenge against Cherokee on Thursday.
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Tri-County Early College’s Andrew White tries to get past Murphy’s Kole Ritz during the Jaguars’ 5-0 loss to the Bulldogs on Sept. 20.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Tri-County Early College’s Andrew White tries to get past Murphy’s Kole Ritz during the Jaguars’ 5-0 loss to the Bulldogs on Sept. 20.

Large second half leads Murphy past Tri-County

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Body The Bulldogs put up four goals over a 13-minute period for a 5-0 win against their in-county foe. It came from being proactive rather than reactive.
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews running back Dalton Rose readies for contact during the Wildcats’ 20-3 loss to Mitchell on Sept. 8. In a 28-0 win over the Hickory Hawks on Friday night, Rose ran for 144 yards and three touchdowns and wreaked havoc on the opposing defense.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews running back Dalton Rose readies for contact during the Wildcats’ 20-3 loss to Mitchell on Sept. 8. In a 28-0 win over the Hickory Hawks on Friday night, Rose ran for 144 yards and three touchdowns and wreaked havoc on the opposing defense.

Cats want more despite shutout

Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Body Yes, the defense pitched its third shutout of the season, and the running game averaged more than six yards per carry. But there were also four turnovers and seven penalties, leaving Andrews wanting more despite improving to 4-1 on the season.