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Local resident Lisa Sellers picked up a bronze medal at the National Senior Games this summer.

Local resident Lisa Sellers picked up a bronze medal at the National Senior Games this summer.

Seniors returning from National Senior Games

Body Pittsburgh – The National Senior Games just concluded, with more than 11,500 seniors ages 50 and up gathered from around the nation to compete in 20 sports and games.
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Hunter Stalcup fights through contact during a 7-on-7 scrimmage at Western Carolina University on June 14. The Bulldogs open their season at Franklin next week.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy’s Hunter Stalcup fights through contact during a 7-on-7 scrimmage at Western Carolina University on June 14. The Bulldogs open their season at Franklin next week.

Dogs get ‘good experience’ in practice games

Body Weaverville – After Copper Basin pulled out of a scrimmage against Murphy last week, head coach Joseph Watson worked quickly to find another for Friday night.
Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews’ Samuel Preston tries to fight through contact during the Wildcats’ scrimmage against Franklin on Friday.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Andrews’ Samuel Preston tries to fight through contact during the Wildcats’ scrimmage against Franklin on Friday.

‘They’ve sacrificed their summer’

Body Wildcats hope 21 players adds up to lots of wins
Sam Jokich/Staff Correspondent The Murphy Bulldogs football team was back at it last week during the first week of official practice.

Sam Jokich/Staff Correspondent The Murphy Bulldogs football team was back at it last week during the first week of official practice.

‘A national holiday’

Body Andrews, Murphy open first day, week of football practice