Murphy Bulldogs (Murphy, NC) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the host Rosman Tigers (Rosman, NC), 44-42 in a league bout.

With the win, Murphy upgrades its record to 2-5 on the season. The Bulldogs host Robbinsville (Robbinsville, NC) to encounter the Black Knights in a 1A Smoky Mountain bout on Friday, January 25. The Black Knights go into the bout with a record of 8-2.

Next up, the Tigers encounter the Blue Ridge Bobcats (Cashiers, NC) in a 1A Smoky Mountain bout, on Tuesday, January 8. Rosman will attempt to upgrade on its 0-12 season record.