Murphy Bulldogs (Murphy, NC) supporters were pleased Monday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Cherokee Braves (Cherokee, NC), 1-0 in a league challenge.

Next, the Bulldogs confront the Blue Ridge Early College Bobcats (Cashiers, NC) in a Smoky Mountain 1A challenge, on Thursday, March 31. Murphy will attempt to move on its 2-3 season record. The Bobcats enter the challenge with a 0-3 record after their 8-0 league loss to Highlands (Highlands, NC).

The Braves now possess a 1-3 record. They take the field next when they host Swain County for a Smoky Mountain 1A challenge on Thursday, March 31. Cherokee will confront a Maroon Devils team coming off a 8-0 league win over Hayesville (Hayesville, NC). The Maroon Devils record now stands at 6-1.