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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| 9-21-2026 - Away | 2-0 | W |
| 10-9-2024 - Away | 0-7 | L |
| 9-11-2024 - Home | 0-9 | L |
| 10-25-2023 - Home | 0-1 | L |
| 9-6-2023 - Away | 1-10 | L |
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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