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