Murphy Bulldogs (Murphy, NC) fans were pleased Monday as they observed their soccer team triumph over the visiting Hayesville Yellowjackets (Hayesville, NC), 7-2 in a league challenge.

Next, the Bulldogs confront the Swain County Maroon Devils (Bryson City, NC) in a Smoky Mountain 1A challenge, on Monday, May 8. Murphy will attempt to better on its 7-5 season record.

The Yellowjackets now have a 1-9 record. They take the field next when they host Blue Ridge Early College for a Smoky Mountain 1A challenge on Thursday, May 4. Hayesville will confront a Bobcats team coming off a 6-2 league loss to Highlands (Highlands, NC). The Bobcats record now stands at 5-8.