Sports
J.R. Carroll
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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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.
Lady Dogs win non-conference matchup at Polk County
J.R. Carroll
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Benton, Tenn. – Paisley Johnson went the distance as the Lady Bulldogs’ softball team defeated Polk County 9-2 on March 19.
‘Diamond Dogs’ fall to Franklin; Andrews up next
J.R. Carroll
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Murphy – The Bulldogs dropped their second game to Franklin in as many meetings, falling to the Panthers 12-8 on March 19.
Murphy hosts 1st conference track meet of season
J.R. Carroll
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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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.
Andrews, Tri-County start strong on track
Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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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.
Andrews, Hiwassee Dam split two-game series
Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Andrews – Andrews and Hiwassee Dam baseball played their first Smoky Mountain Conference series of the season last week.
Eagles start year in 30-0 no-hitter
Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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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.
Murphy soccer going strong
J.R. Carroll
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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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.