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Photo by Marc Lancaster Hayesville lineman E.J. Mapasua, No. 23, Brendon Collins, No. 51, and E.J. Abrams, No. 58, protect quarterback Tate Roberts with the skill of Secret Service bodyguards.

Photo by Marc Lancaster Hayesville lineman E.J. Mapasua, No. 23, Brendon Collins, No. 51, and E.J. Abrams, No. 58, protect quarterback Tate Roberts with the skill of Secret Service bodyguards.

‘TREmendous’ effort lifts Jackets to 37-35 upset

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2024
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Tre Graves burned turf like a wind-stoked wildfire, Tate Roberts led his commandos with the skill of General MacArthur and the O line dominated with a capital D as Hayesville disposed of Union Academy, 37-35, in a Class 1-A playoff thriller Friday.
Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress The Yellow Jackets playoff hopes may hinge on the play of Hayesville linemen, including Patrick Denton, No. 50, Kasen Chastain, No. 55, and blocking by special teams members like Landon Cheeks, No. 40, shown providing protection for punter Johan Webb, No. 17, against Andrews.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress The Yellow Jackets playoff hopes may hinge on the play of Hayesville linemen, including Patrick Denton, No. 50, Kasen Chastain, No. 55, and blocking by special teams members like Landon Cheeks, No. 40, shown providing protection for punter Johan Webb, No. 17, against Andrews.

Mission possible: Jackets will try to ground Cardinals in playoffs

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Thursday, November 14, 2024
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Pass vs. grass. That will likely be the name of the game Friday when Hayesville travels to Monroe to play in the first round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 1A football playoffs. The No.

Hooper is top angler in bass club tournament

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Thursday, November 14, 2024
By Joe Davenport Guest Writer   The Hiawassee River Bass Club’s November tournament was held on Lake Nottley. Top anglers are as follows: • First - Butch Hooper - five fish - 16.1 pounds. • Second - Luke Morrow - five fish - 10.44 pounds. • Third - Dean Tucker - five fish - 7.68 pounds.
Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville quarterback Lance Coker, No. 12, abandons plans to pass and turns on the afterburners to elude an Andrews pursuer.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville quarterback Lance Coker, No. 12, abandons plans to pass and turns on the afterburners to elude an Andrews pursuer.

Jackets get 26-10 revenge at Andrews

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Thursday, November 7, 2024
By Gary Corsair Senior Sports Writer   Hayesville’s once anemic offense was positively healthy as the Yellow Jackets rolled for 287 yards and four touchdowns Friday in a 26-10 win over an Andrews.
There were 70 participants ranging from 4 to 84 years young, including several virtual runners from Florida to Pennsylvania to Colorado participating at the same time.

There were 70 participants ranging from 4 to 84 years young, including several virtual runners from Florida to Pennsylvania to Colorado participating at the same time.

Saturday’s fun run benefits displaced Helene families

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Thursday, November 7, 2024
By Julie Stackhouse Guest Writer   The first annual Mountain Strong 5K + 1 Mile Family Fun Run to benefit displaced Helene families in Haywood County was a success Saturday, Nov. 2.
Mountain Lions

Mountain Lions

Lions win soccer championship

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
The Mountain Lions, front from left, Skylar Killian and Branson Mull; back Braden Hooper, Bella Lewis, Deacon Dye, Neyland Davis, Carter Gibson, Aiden Mendoza and Emalyn Edwards won the 10U soccer championship.
Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Michael Mauney, No. 24, struggles to keep his footing after leaving Robbinsville defenders in his dust on a big gain for the Yellow Jackets.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Michael Mauney, No. 24, struggles to keep his footing after leaving Robbinsville defenders in his dust on a big gain for the Yellow Jackets.

Jackets on mission to score more at Andrews and beyond

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Preseason hopes of finishing near the top of the Smoky Mountain Conference have evaporated, but Hayesville’s determined Yellow Jackets plan to end the regular season with a win and then surprise some people in the playoffs.
Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville standout Dawson Devane was sorely missed against Cherokee. Double D was unable to play due to suffering a concussion against Swain.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville standout Dawson Devane was sorely missed against Cherokee. Double D was unable to play due to suffering a concussion against Swain.

Offense sputters in 22-0 loss to Braves

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Thursday, October 24, 2024
By Gary Corsair Senior Sports Writer   Hayesville earned four first downs and 62 yards during a scoreless first quarter Friday at Cherokee, but three lost fumbles and an interception turned hope to horror and helped the Braves pocket a 22-0 win. “It was the same old story.
Porter Hood and Eli Cheeks are standouts at the N.C. Runners Middle School XC Festival.

Porter Hood and Eli Cheeks are standouts at the N.C. Runners Middle School XC Festival.

HMS standouts strong in Cross Country Festival

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Thursday, October 24, 2024
By Hilary Goodrich Black Guest Writer   Hayesville Middle School Cross-Country standouts Eli Cheeks and Porter Hood competed at the N.C. Runners Middle School Cross-Country Festival on Saturday, Oct. 19.  The event took place at Ivey Redmon Sport Complex in Kernersville.