Murphy has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Greenville H Hurricanes at 7:30 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Murphy gave up the first points last Thursday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with a 22-14 victory over Smoky Mountain. That looming 22-14 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bulldogs yet this season.
Murphy found their leader in underclassman Cameron Clem, who rushed for 140 yards and a touchdown. Those 140 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for him. Jonah Hedden was another key player, rushing for 63 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries.
Murphy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 213 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 162 rushing yards in four consecutive games.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Greenville H). They claimed a resounding 46-0 win over South Carolina S at home. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Hurricanes considering their six-point performance the contest before.
Murphy's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Greenville H, their win bumped their record up to 2-3.
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