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Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville third baseman Dawson Devane shows his catlike reflects as he reaches for a foul ball Monday against Cherokee.

Jackets rock Braves on way to another SMC crown

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Thursday, April 24, 2025

By Gary Corsair Sports Writer The cream of the Smoky Mountain Conference moved another step closer to securing its second consecutive SMC title by creaming another over matched opponent Monday. Hayesville, 9-6 overall, 8-0 SMC, whacked Cherokee, 12-0, at Scott D.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville catcher Kara Bauer slaps the tag on Amila Lossie as she tries – unsuccessfully – to score

Lady Jackets display grit and determination against Cherokee

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Thursday, April 24, 2025

By Gary Corsair Sports Writer Hayesville’s softball players wear the word “grit” on the back of T-shirts away from the diamond. Monday, they wore grit on their sleeves during a gutsy performance against visiting Cherokee.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville battery Chance Hughes and Jackson Sellers pray prior to the beginning of a recent game.

Jackets explode for school-record 23 runs

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025

By Gary Corsair Sports Writer Boff! Thwack! Kapow! Last Tuesday’s Hayesville vs. Cherokee baseball game resembled an episode of the old Batman TV show, with the Braves in the role of villains pummeled and tossed threw the air by the caped crusaders, aka the Yellow Jackets.

Peck homers but Cherokee still prevails

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025

By Gary Corsair Sports Writer Hayesville girls got off to an impressive start at Cherokee last Tuesday, but the Lady Jackets were unable to replicate their fine first inning in an 18-2, three-inning loss to the Lady Braves.

Lady Jackets heat up at Copper Basin

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

By Gary Corsair Sports Writer Hayesville bats were truly smoking for the first time this season Monday, but the offensive firepower was undermined by shaky glove work and a one-inning inability to throw strikes.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville's Ben Bethel steals second base as the baseball eludes Smoky Mountain's shortstop.

Jackets come up short against larger schools

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

By Gary Corsair Sports Writer Hayesville Coach Joe Jack Sellers was well aware of the pros and cons when he beefed up the 2025 baseball schedule by adding Franklin and Smoky Mountain, both 3A schools.

Norashae Patterson • Clay County Progress Lady Jacket relay athletes Ava Shook hands off with Raelynn Wood.

Track teams bring home big wins winsweeks meet

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

By Norashae Patterson Sports Writer On Wednesday, April 2 the Hayesville High School men's team competed at Murphy bringing home the win with 143 points. 100 meter dash: Kenyon Rogers-Gibby, first place, 11.48; Trey Graves, second place, 11.59. 200 meter dash: Daniel Allen, first place, 23.

Norashae Patterson • Clay County Progress Emily Aguilera Garcia taking the ball down the field.

Hayesville High School soccer team loses at home to Cherokee

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

By Norashae Patterson Guest Writer On Thursday, April 3 the Hayesville High School Women’s Soccer team played Cherokee at home. They played hard but still lost 5 to 0. Throughout the season they are good at defense but not always getting the ball into the goal.

Hayesville Middle School girls come in second at Swain meet

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

By Norashae Patterson Sports Writer On Monday, April 7 Hayesville Middle School girls competed at Swain. They come in third place with 139 points. They were just one point behind Cherokee for second place. High jump: Leah Black, fifth place, 4 feet 2 inches.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville Assistant Coach Jessica McClure waves Micalynn McClure on to extra bases after the fabulous freshman slammed a pitch into the outfield.

Lady Jacket Micalynn McClure plays spoiler again

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Thursday, April 3, 2025

By Gary Corsair Sports Writer Just call Micalynn McClure the ‘Dream Deny-er.’ For three consecutive games, Hayesville’s fabulous freshman has denied opposing pitchers the dream of hurling a no-hitter, which must be some kind of record.