North Carolina High School Soccer - Murphy nudges Smoky Mountain
March 27, 2023: Sylva, NC 28779 Murphy Bulldogs (Murphy, NC) fans were pleased Monday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Smoky Mountain Mustangs (Sylva, NC), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.
Coming up next, the Bulldogs meet the Swain County Maroon Devils (Bryson City, NC) in a Smoky Mountain 1A test, on Thursday, March 30. Murphy will attempt to upgrade on its 5-2 season record. The Maroon Devils come into the test with a 6-1 record after their 9-0 league win over Tri-County (Murphy, NC).
With the loss, Smoky Mountain drops to 2-5 on the season. The Mustangs host Franklin (Franklin, NC) to meet the Panthers in a Mountain Seven 3A test on Wednesday, March 29. The Panthers come into the test with a record of 2-5. Franklin lost 5-1 in their recent league test against North Henderson (Hendersonville, NC)