Murphy Bulldogs (Murphy, NC) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Cherokee Braves (Cherokee, NC), 72-61 in a league match.

With the victory, Murphy advances its record to 9-5 on the year. The Bulldogs host Hayesville (Hayesville, NC) to face the Yellowjackets in a 1A Smoky Mountain match on Friday, January 24. The Yellowjackets enter the match with a record of 4-9. Hayesville lost 78-72 in their recent league match against Andrews (Andrews, NC)

The Braves now own a 5-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Robbinsville for a 1A Smoky Mountain match on Friday, January 24. Cherokee will face a Black Knights squad coming off a 60-17 league win over Highlands (Highlands, NC). The Black Knights record now stands at 8-5.