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Norashae Patterson • Clay County Progress Reese Seagars stops the ball any way she can.

Norashae Patterson • Clay County Progress Reese Seagars stops the ball any way she can.

HHS women's soccer team earns their first win

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Thursday, March 20, 2025
By Norashae Patterson Sports Writer   On Thursday, March 13 the Hayesville High School women's soccer team had their first win against Tri-County Early College.
Norashae Patterson • Clay County Progress Lucy Trout jumps into first place with 13 feet 3.50 inches.

Norashae Patterson • Clay County Progress Lucy Trout jumps into first place with 13 feet 3.50 inches.

Hayesville wins middle school girls track meet

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Thursday, March 20, 2025
By Norashae Patterson Sports Writer   On Monday, March 17, Hayesville Middle School Girls ran a track meet at home winning it with 119 points. Here's how the Jackets fared: High jump: Leah Black, first place with 4 feet 2 inches; Ellie Black third place with 4 feet even.
Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Yellow Jackets shortstop Tate Roberts dives back to the bag in time during a pickoff attempt last week.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Yellow Jackets shortstop Tate Roberts dives back to the bag in time during a pickoff attempt last week.

Hayesville diamond-men begin title defense

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Thursday, March 13, 2025
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   The defending Smoky Mountain Conference champion Hayesville Yellow Jackets begin their quest to retain their hard-won crown this week with two games against Andrews.
Norashae Patterson • Clay County Progress Summer Borchardt fights for the ball.

Norashae Patterson • Clay County Progress Summer Borchardt fights for the ball.

Hayesville girls soccer team off to rough start in March 5 season opener

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Thursday, March 13, 2025
By Norashae Patterson Sports Writer   On Wednesday, March 5 the Hayesville High School girls' soccer team played Highlands at home. This was the girls' first game of the season and started out rough. The weather was not ideal for a game as it was freezing rain and the wind was blowing.
Norashae Patterson • Clay County Progress Ellie Brown pushing to do the triple jump.

Norashae Patterson • Clay County Progress Ellie Brown pushing to do the triple jump.

Middle school girls impressive at Murphy meet

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Thursday, March 13, 2025
By Norashae Patterson Sports Writer   On Monday, March 3 the Hayesville Middle School girls’ track team competed at the Murphy track field. The girls won with a final score of 101.  High Jump: Leah Black and Ellie Black tied for first place with 4 feet 4 inches.

Anderson takes first, Big Fish in tournament

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Thursday, March 13, 2025
The Hiawassee River Bass Club held its March tournament on Lake Lanier where Jimmy Anderson took the Big Fish award with a 5.22 pound spot and he captured first place in the tournament. Here’s how the top anglers fared: First Place: Jimmy Anderson  - 5 Fish  - 16.
Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville first baseman Kyle Shaheen contorts his body to spear a low throw.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville first baseman Kyle Shaheen contorts his body to spear a low throw.

Jackets slow out of the batters box

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Friday, March 7, 2025
By Gary Corsair  Sports Writer   Hayesville’s offense was as cold as the wind gusts that chilled fans who bundled up in winter coats and snuggled under blankets to see the Yellow Jackets fall 4-1 to Towns County.