Murphy Bulldogs (Murphy, NC) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Hayesville Yellowjackets (Hayesville, NC), 12-2 in a league test.

With the win, Murphy upgrades its record to 16-0 on the season. The Bulldogs host Fannin County (Blue Ridge, GA) to battle the Rebels in a non-league test on Saturday, April 21. The Rebels come into the test with a record of 17-10. Fannin County won 7-2 in their recent non-league test against Gilmer (Ellijay, GA)

With the defeat, Hayesville falls to 6-6 on the season. The Yellowjackets host Cherokee (Cherokee, NC) to battle the Braves in a Smoky Mountain 1A test on Tuesday, April 24. The Braves come into the test with a record of 1-10.