Defense paved the way to the state championship for the Murphy Bulldogs on Friday night as they grounded the Starmount Rams with a suffocating 14-2 victory in the Western Regional final at Murphy High School on Friday, Dec. 5. The win extends the Bulldogs’ impressive streak to ten games and boosts their record to 12-2, punching their ticket to the NCHSAA 2A State Championship next week. In a defensive showcase, Murphy’s ball-hawking secondary repeatedly frustrated the Starmou

Staff Reports Mountain Buzz With the stakes at their highest, the Murphy Bulldogs delivered one of their most commanding performances of the season Friday night. Hosting Albemarle in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs, Murphy was firing on all cylinders as they rolled to a decisive 57–14 victory. The Bulldogs wasted no time making a statement, piling up points early and often while shutting down nearly everything Albemarle tried to get going offensively. By the tim

By: Staff Report The Mountain Buzz The Murphy Bulldogs saw their impressive 2025 soccer season come to an end Monday night, falling 3-0 to Gray Stone Day in state playoff action. The two teams battled closely through the first half, but the Knights took control after the break to seal the win. Despite the final score, Murphy showed the same grit and teamwork that carried them through a standout season. The loss snapped a four-match winning streak for the Bulldogs, who finishe

By: Staff Report November 7, 2025 The Murphy Bulldogs continued their dominant run this season with a convincing 5-2 victory over the Queen’s Grant Stallions in round two of the NCHSAA playoffs on Thursday, Nov. 6. Murphy has been a force all year, with ten wins by three goals or more, and Thursday’s performance showed why. The Bulldogs’ offense was firing on all cylinders while their defense continued to shine, allowing only two goals during their nine-game home winning stre

The Murphy Bulldogs closed out their regular season in championship fashion, blanking rival Hayesville 2-0 on Saturday to claim the 2025 Smoky Mountain Conference title. The win marked Murphy’s third straight victory and their second shutout of the Yellow Jackets this season. The Bulldogs took control early and never let up, displaying the same discipline and teamwork that has carried them all year. With the victory, Murphy improved to 14-3-1 on the season and solidified thei

Bryson City, N.C. —  The Murphy Bulldogs waltzed into Bryson City on Friday night with five straight wins — and they left with six. In a dominating performance that has become a familiar sight this season, Murphy shut out the Swain County Maroon Devils 28-0 to close out the regular season and clinch yet another Smoky Mountain Conference championship. From the opening whistle, the Bulldogs looked every bit the powerhouse that’s rolled through the SMC for years. Murphy’s defens

CASHIERS, N.C. — The Murphy Bulldogs secured the Smoky Mountain Conference championship Tuesday afternoon with a 2-1 road win over Blue Ridge Early College. Murphy improved to 13-3-1 overall and 12-1 in conference play, capping an impressive regular season that saw the Bulldogs outscore opponents 60-9. The victory not only locked up the conference crown but also extended Murphy’s dominance on the road, where the team now holds a 6-1 record. Blue Ridge Early College (7-7-1, 6-

MURPHY, N.C. — The Murphy Bulldogs sent their home crowd home happy Friday night with a commanding 50–7 victory over the visiting Hayesville Yellow Jackets in a Smoky Mountain Conference football matchup. Murphy (7–2) controlled the game from start to finish, overwhelming Hayesville on both sides of the ball. The Bulldogs’ balanced attack and stout defense helped them earn their seventh win of the season and build momentum heading into their next matchup. The Bulldogs will t

GREENSBORO — The Murphy Lady Bulldogs saw their postseason run come to an end Tuesday in the second round of the NCHSAA 2A state volleyball championship, falling in straight sets to Cornerstone Charter. Murphy entered the matchup fresh off a hard-fought first-round victory but couldn’t keep that momentum alive, dropping the match 25-12, 25-12, 25-15. The loss marked the Lady Bulldogs’ third defeat in their last four outings, closing their season with an 11-12 overall record.

MURPHY, N.C. — Murphy continued its dominant season Monday night, blanking Summit Charter 3-0 after a tight first half. The Bulldogs held the Bears scoreless throughout, pulling away after halftime for another comfortable win. The result marked Murphy’s ninth victory this season by more than two goals. With the shutout, Murphy improved to 12-3-1, while Summit Charter fell to 7-4, snapping a four-match winning streak. Murphy will return to the field Monday at 4 p.m. to face B

MURPHY, N.C. — Two teams were fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive Saturday, but it was Murphy that found just enough to move on. The Bulldogs outlasted the Elkin Buckin’ Elks in a five-set battle, 3-2, in the opening round of the NCHSAA volleyball playoffs. While Murphy actually scored fewer total points across the match (100-97), they came through when it mattered most, taking the decisive fifth set 15-13. Set scores were 25-21, 18-25, 25-16, 14-25, 15-13. The victor

ANDREWS, N.C.  — The Murphy Bulldogs left no doubt Friday night, shutting out county rival Andrews 59-0 in a commanding performance that showcased their strength on both sides of the ball. The victory marked Murphy’s fourth straight win and improved the Bulldogs to 6-2 on the season. It also continued a dominant stretch in which Murphy has outscored opponents by an average of more than 34 points per game. Murphy’s defense was unrelenting, keeping the Wildcats off the scoreboa

HAYESVILLE, N.C. — The North Carolina High School Athletic Association released the Class 2A state volleyball playoff brackets this week, and two Smoky Mountain Conference rivals — Hayesville and Murphy — are both set to represent the conference on the postseason stage. Hayesville (25-4)  earned the No. 5 seed in the 2A West bracket after a strong regular season that included a runner-up finish in conference play. The Yellow Jackets received a first-round bye and will face th

HAYESVILLE, N.C.  — The Murphy Lady Bulldogs saw their Smoky Mountain Conference tournament run come to an early end Monday night, falling 3-0 to Swain County in round one of the postseason at Hayesville High School. The Lady Maroon Devils controlled the match from start to finish, using consistent serving and strong net play to keep Murphy from finding its rhythm. The Lady Bulldogs were unable to overcome Swain’s momentum. With the loss, Murphy now shifts its focus to the up

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