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

Staff Report Murphy, NC Murphy kept its momentum rolling Friday night in a hughe Smoky Mountain Conference game, edging Robbinsville...

HAYESVILLE, N.C.  — Hayesville wrapped up its regular season with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Murphy in a Smoky Mountain Conference...

MURPHY, N.C. — The Murphy Bulldogs continued their dominant run through the Smoky Mountain Conference with a 6-0 shutout win over the...

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HAYESVILLE, N.C. — The Murphy High School varsity soccer team continued its dominant run in conference play, defeating Hayesville 2-0 in...

MURPHY, N.C. — The Murphy Lady Bulldogs volleyball team secured a 3-1 victory over the Robbinsville Lady Black Knights in a Smoky...

HIWASSEE DAM, N.C — Cherokee swept the top five spots to claim the girls' team title, while Robbinsville edged Hiwassee Dam for the...

MURPHY, N.C. — The Murphy Bulldogs continued their dominant run, securing a 1-0 victory over the Blue Ridge Early College Bobcats in a...

MURPHY, N.C. — The Murphy Lady Bulldogs varsity volleyball team secured a decisive 3-0 victory over the Rosman Tigers in a Smoky...

MURPHY, N.C.  — The Franklin Panthers continued their dominant run, handing the Murphy Bulldogs a decisive 3-0 defeat on Monday, Sept....