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HMS Boys XC Team are, from left, Colton Crawford, Garrison Boyer, Porter Hood, Evan Burks, Eli Cheeks and Rhett Sellers.

HMS Boys XC Team are, from left, Colton Crawford, Garrison Boyer, Porter Hood, Evan Burks, Eli Cheeks and Rhett Sellers.

Middle school cross country competes in SMC championship

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Thursday, October 24, 2024
By Hilary Goodrich Black Guest Writer   The Hayesville Middle School Boys and Girls Cross-Country Teams competed in the Smoky Mountain Conference Championship at Swain County on Saturday, Oct. 12.  The cool, crisp air combined with a flat course resulted in speedy times for both teams.
Gary Corsair• Clay County Progress Hayesville's Eli Jack, No. 7, and Silas Lovingood, No. 34, are thinking "fumble recovery" after teammate Matt Gorham, No. 54, dropped a Maroon Devil ball carrier.

Gary Corsair• Clay County Progress Hayesville's Eli Jack, No. 7, and Silas Lovingood, No. 34, are thinking "fumble recovery" after teammate Matt Gorham, No. 54, dropped a Maroon Devil ball carrier.

Fired-up Jackets cane Swain, 12-7

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Thursday, October 17, 2024
By Gary Corsair Senior Sports Writer   Hayesville sure seemed to want Friday night’s varsity football game more than the Bryson City boys.
Leeanna Alberta • Clay County Progress Block by No. 35, Mallory Peck, with help from Savannah Burch, No.25, Madison Moore, No.35, and Olivia Giddens, No. 20.

Leeanna Alberta • Clay County Progress Block by No. 35, Mallory Peck, with help from Savannah Burch, No.25, Madison Moore, No.35, and Olivia Giddens, No. 20.

Lady Jackets finish season on high note

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Thursday, October 17, 2024
By Leeanna Alberta Sports Writer   Hayesville Varsity Volleyball fought hard for their victory on senior night, Thursday, Oct. 10 as the Lady Bulldogs came out anxious to take a win.

Hayesville JVs move on to play Murphy

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Thursday, October 17, 2024
By Leeanna Alberta Sports Writer   The JV Lady Jackets played an intense game Thursday, Oct. 10  starting out strong, but losing the momentum to give the Lady Bulldogs a 25-19 win for the first set.  Hayesville bounced back in the second set taking a 25-22 win.

Tucker is top angler in bass tournament

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Thursday, October 17, 2024
By Joe Davenport Guest Writer   Dean Tucker was the winner of the Hiawassee River Bass Club's September tournament on Lake Lanier. Here's how the top anglers fared: First - Dean Tucker - five fish - 13.71 pounds. Second - Luke Morrow- five fish - 13.47 pounds.
Photo courtesy Cherokee Scout Hayesville lineman Rayland Martinez, No. 74, leads the defensive line in pursuit of Murphy's Way Herron, No. 32.

Photo courtesy Cherokee Scout Hayesville lineman Rayland Martinez, No. 74, leads the defensive line in pursuit of Murphy's Way Herron, No. 32.

Jackets seek return to normal against Swain

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Thursday, October 10, 2024
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   The Hayesville Yellow Jackets hope for sweet varsity football dreams after suffering a full-blown nightmare last week against Murphy. “As far as Murphy game goes, they dominated us in all phases of the game,” Hayesville Coach Chad McClure said.

JV Jackets one and one in final games of the season

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Thursday, October 10, 2024
By Leeanna Alberta Sports Writer   Hayesville JV Jackets took a big win 22-6 win their game against the Andrews Wildcats  Thursday, Oct. 3. The coaches agreed it had been a while since the boys had played but they came out ready to win. Their intensity was strong as well as their focus.
Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville's Johan Webb, No. 17, goes airborne in an attempt to thwart a Concord Christian pitchout.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville's Johan Webb, No. 17, goes airborne in an attempt to thwart a Concord Christian pitchout.

Big-play Jackets leave Lions’ den with 37-16 win

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Thursday, October 3, 2024
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Five Yellow Jackets ran for touchdowns as Hayesville secured its first victory with its first dominant performance Saturday.
Leah Black, sixth grade, and Alaina Greenstone, seventh grade, finish fifth out of eight teams.

Leah Black, sixth grade, and Alaina Greenstone, seventh grade, finish fifth out of eight teams.

Weather, course perfect for fast times

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Thursday, October 3, 2024
By Hilary Goodrich Black Guest Writer   Hayesville Middle School Cross Country raced at Swain on Saturday, Sept. 21. The weather and course combined perfectly for fast times. The boys finished second out of 10 teams with 81 points  • Eli Cheeks - sixth place, 11:19.
Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Tate Roberts, No. 5, covers Georgia Force wide-out Wade Combee like a blanket. The pass fell incomplete.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Tate Roberts, No. 5, covers Georgia Force wide-out Wade Combee like a blanket. The pass fell incomplete.

Courageous Jackets come close to first win

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Thursday, September 26, 2024
By Gary Corsair Senior Sports Writer   Shame on anyone who thinks Hayesville lost to Georgia Force Christian because the Yellow Jackets failed to score on a two-point conversion try late in the fourth quarter at Frank R. Long Memorial Stadium Friday.