In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Hiwassee Dam Eagles basketball team scored a tight 59-54 triumph over the Murphy Bulldogs.

In their next game, the Eagles meet the Blue Ridge Early College Bobcats (Cashiers, NC) in a 1A Conference 43 match, on Tuesday, December 13. Hiwassee Dam will attempt to better on its 3-2 season record. The Bobcats enter the match with a 3-3 record after their 64-19 non-league win over Summit Charter (Cashiers, NC).

With the defeat, Murphy moves to 0-4 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Hayesville (Hayesville, NC) to meet the Yellowjackets in a 1A Conference 43 match on Tuesday, December 13. The Yellowjackets enter the match with a record of 0-3. Hayesville lost 50-25 in their recent league match against Highlands (Highlands, NC)