The Murphy Bulldogs basketball squad (Murphy, NC), was crushed 69-39 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting Hiwassee Dam Eagles (Murphy, NC)

With the victory, Hiwassee Dam advances its record to 15-4 on the year. The Eagles host Summit Charter (Cashiers, NC) to meet the Bears in a non-league battle on Friday, February 7. The Bears enter the battle with a record of 6-12. Summit Charter won 70-30 in their recent non-league battle against IC Imagine (Asheville, NC)

The Bulldogs now own a 9-12 record. They put it on the line next when they host Cherokee for a 1A Smoky Mountain - Big battle on Friday, February 7. Murphy will meet a Braves squad coming off a 112-23 league win over Swain County (Bryson City, NC). The Braves record now stands at 17-2.