The Highlands Highlanders soccer team (Highlands, NC), was overwhelmed 8-0 in Monday's league match with the host Murphy Bulldogs (Murphy, NC)

With the triumph, Murphy moves its record to 4-2 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Summit Charter (Cashiers, NC) to meet the Bears in a Smoky Mountain 1A/2A match on Wednesday, September 17. The Bears come into the match with a record of 2-1. Summit Charter won 4-2 in their recent league battle against Hayesville (Hayesville, NC)

Next up, the Highlanders confront the Andrews Wildcats (Andrews, NC) in a Smoky Mountain 1A/2A battle, on Wednesday, September 17. Highlands will attempt to improve on its 2-6 season record. The Wildcats enter the battle with a 1-2 record after their 3-1 league win over Swain County (Bryson City, NC).