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