Soccer Recap: Cherokee Blanks Murphy

By Team Reports Sep 22, 2026, 9:56am

Soccer Recap: Cherokee vs. Murphy

Cherokee hadn't done well against Murphy over the past five seasons (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Braves' defense stepped up to hand the Bulldogs a 2-0 shutout. Cherokee were shut out 7-0 the last time they took on Murphy, so Cherokee were just returning the favor.

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Previous Games

9-21-2026 - Away2-0W
10-9-2024 - Away0-7L
9-11-2024 - Home0-9L
10-25-2023 - Home0-1L
9-6-2023 - Away1-10L

Cherokee now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Murphy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matchups, dating back to last year. That leaves them at a 1-6-1 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Cherokee is set to take on their familiar foe Andrews at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Murphy will challenge their in-conference opponent Blue Ridge Early College at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

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