Murphy entered their game against Cherokee on Thursday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Bulldogs fell 3-1 to the Braves.
Murphy started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The final set scores came out to 23-25, 25-10, 25-18, 25-20.
Cherokee's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Livia Crowe, who had 11 digs, nine kills, and six aces. The team also got some help from Lilly Lossiah, who had 26 assists, 12 digs, and three aces.
Murphy's defeat dropped their record down to 10-4. As for Cherokee, they have been on a roll lately: they've won 30 of their last 36 matches, dating back to last year. That gives them a 16-5 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Murphy will take on Franklin at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Cherokee, they will head out to take on Swain County at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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