In Thursday's league test, the Murphy Bulldogs (Murphy, NC) basketball squad knocked off the visiting Hiwassee Dam Eagles (Murphy, NC), by a score of 60-45.

Next, the Bulldogs encounter the Cherokee Braves (Cherokee, NC) in a 1A Smoky Mountain - Big test, on Friday, February 7. Murphy will attempt to improve on its 11-8 season record.

The Eagles (10-10) will now prepare for their test against Nantahala (Topton, NC). The Hawks come into the 1A Smoky Mountain - Little test with a 9-10 record. In their last test, Nantahala beat Highlands (Highlands, NC), 64-55, in a league test.