Quarterback Club hosts successful first golf tournament

  • From left, organizer Ethan Taylor with his team Will Defee, Richard Defee and Z. Geraty.
    From left, organizer Ethan Taylor with his team Will Defee, Richard Defee and Z. Geraty.
  • First place overall winners are, from left, Brandon Arrowood, Tim Hogsed, Frank Leatherwood and Curtis Phillips.
    First place overall winners are, from left, Brandon Arrowood, Tim Hogsed, Frank Leatherwood and Curtis Phillips.
  • Sweet little Laikley Taylor is on standby ready to go in case someone needs an extra team member.
    Sweet little Laikley Taylor is on standby ready to go in case someone needs an extra team member.
    Brady Shook, Taylor McClure, Jacob Jones and Caden McClure won second place flight B in the golf tournament.

    Brady Shook, Taylor McClure, Jacob Jones and Caden McClure won second place flight B in the golf tournament.

    The Hayesville High School Quarterback Club held its first golf tournament on Saturday, May 30 at Mountain Harbour Golf Club, bringing together local golfers, businesses and supporters for a day of competition and community spirit. The event was organized by Ethan Taylor and served as a fundraiser for the Hayesville High School football program. Proceeds from the tournament will help provide equipment, meals, travel assistance and other expenses throughout the upcoming season. A total of 20 teams participated in the inaugural event, with golfers competing for top honors while supporting Yellow Jacket athletics. Organizers expressed appreciation to all players, sponsors, volunteers and supporters who helped make the tournament a success. Taking home first place was the team of Frank Leatherwood, Brandon Arrowood, Curtis Phillips and Tim Hogsed with an impressive score of 51. Finishing in second place was the team of Trint Rich, Derek Spiva, Brandon Bradburn and Steve Nasarene with a score of 53. Third place went to the team of Seth Hedden, Dalton Key and Dalton Coker who posted a score of 58. Other participating teams included: Brian and Tim Burch, Matt Cox and Bryan Hedden (59) Joel Henry, Tony Norton, Travis Spivy and Tommy Darnell (60) Clay and Clint Woody, Taylor Baker and Matt Rogers (62) Jim Rhinehart, Mike Quinn, Kirk Hatherly and Rob Malone (70) Ethan Taylor, Will Defee, Richard Defee, and Z. Geraty (72) Carson, Connor, Casey and Phillip Reece (72) Mike and Krista Colandrea, Brian Matheson and Donnie Hughes (72) Terrance Shook, Corey Riggs, Cameron Payne and Scott Denton (74) Taylor and Caden McClure, Jacob Jones and Brady Shook. (67) Blake McClure, Kyle Lunsford, Avery Leatherwood and Kyle Chastain.(64) Blue Odell, Eric Dipner, Silas Lovingood and Bryan Engleman.(64) Derek and Parker Spivey, Levi and Macy Payne.( N/C) Logan Thurmand, Tyler Leek, Kyle and Chris Rhinehart. (63) Additional teams also participated and contributed to the success of the event. With strong community support and a successful first year, organizers hope the Quarterback Club Golf Tournament will become an annual tradition benefiting Hayesville football for years to come. The Hayesville High School Quarterback Club extends its gratitude to Mountain Harbour Golf Club, sponsors, volunteers and all participants for helping invest in the future of Yellow Jacket football.