The Murphy Bulldogs basketball squad (Murphy, NC), was crushed 63-32 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Hiwassee Dam Eagles (Murphy, NC)

With the victory, Hiwassee Dam advances its record to 7-2 on the year. The Eagles travel to Swain County (Bryson City, NC) to meet the Maroon Devils in a non-league battle on Friday, January 3. The Maroon Devils enter the battle with a record of 1-4. Swain County lost 52-32 in their recent league battle against Hayesville (Hayesville, NC)

The Bulldogs now own a 1-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Franklin for a non-league battle on Monday, December 23. Murphy will meet a Panthers squad coming off a 66-24 non-league loss to McDowell (Marion, NC). The Panthers record now stands at 4-2.