In Monday's league test, the Murphy Bulldogs (Murphy, NC) basketball squad knocked off the host Swain County Maroon Devils (Bryson City, NC), by a score of 48-39.

Next, the Bulldogs encounter the Hayesville Yellowjackets (Hayesville, NC) in a 1A Smoky Mountain - Big test, on Tuesday, February 11. Murphy will attempt to improve on its 10-13 season record. The Yellowjackets come into the test with a 12-10 record after their 43-31 non-league win over Highlands (Highlands, NC).

The Maroon Devils (4-15) will now prepare for their test against Andrews (Andrews, NC). The Wildcats come into the 1A Smoky Mountain - Big test with a 10-10 record. In their last test, Andrews was knocked off by Hayesville (Hayesville, NC), 46-34, in a league test.