The Murphy Bulldogs softball team scored 17 runs and limited the host Cherokee Braves to 3 in the Bulldogs league triumph on Friday.

With the triumph, Murphy moves its record to 3-3 on the year. The Bulldogs host Franklin (Franklin, NC) to clash with the Panthers in a non-league game on Monday, March 27. The Panthers come into the game with a record of 7-3. Franklin won 9-1 in their recent league game against North Henderson (Hendersonville, NC)

In their next game, the Braves clash with the Robbinsville Black Knights (Robbinsville, NC) in a Smoky Mountain 1A game, on Tuesday, March 28. Cherokee will attempt to move on its 5-2 season record. The Black Knights come into the game with a 6-1 record after their 9-5 league win over Swain County (Bryson City, NC).