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Raelynn Wood and Sidney Greenstone come in first place in the 4x800.

Raelynn Wood and Sidney Greenstone come in first place in the 4x800.

HHS boys and girls track team takes first place

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
By Amy Trout Guest Writer   Wednesday, April 17 Hayesville hosted nine Smoky Mountain Conference teams. Hayesville boys took second place behind Swain. The girls team came in third behind Swain and Robbinsville.

Lady Jackets plate 15 runs

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Hayesville’s young softball team put 15 runs on the scoreboard as they endured four games in five days but were unable to secure their second win of the season. The Lady Yellow Jackets, 1-15, best showing came in an 8-7 loss against visiting Andrews on Thursday.

Middle school baseball splits the week with Robbinsville

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
By Brooke Reynolds Sports Writer   Even though Hayesville Yellow Jackets collected seven hits to Robbinsville Middle School's five, they still fell 11-7 as time expired on Tuesday, April 23 in Robbinsville. Caden McClure led the Hayesville Yellow Jackets with two hits.

Middle school Lady Jackets end the week in tough losses

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
By Brooke Reynolds Sports Writer   Hayesville Middle School Softball had trouble keeping up with Robbinsville Middle School in a 17-2 loss on Tuesday April 23. The Lady Jackets opened the scoring in the first after Caroline Wade laid down a sacrifice bunt, scoring one run.
Gary Corsair• Clay County Progress Hayesville third baseman Chance Hughes connects against Robbinsville in the Yellow Jackets 11-1 triumph on Monday.

Gary Corsair• Clay County Progress Hayesville third baseman Chance Hughes connects against Robbinsville in the Yellow Jackets 11-1 triumph on Monday.

Golden gloves lift HHS to 13th straight

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Friday, April 26, 2024
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Hayesville smacked 14 hits, stole 17 bases, had a 5-run second inning and a 6-run sixth, but the Yellow Jackets’ resounding 11-1 win over visiting Robbinsville Monday was more than just a display of offensive might. Hayesville’s defense was absolutely marvelous.
Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville's Mallory Peck, No. 14, whacks a pitch during the Yellow Jackets' rematch with Murphy last week.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville's Mallory Peck, No. 14, whacks a pitch during the Yellow Jackets' rematch with Murphy last week.

Hayesville girls seek second win and consistency

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Wins have been few and far between for Hayesville’s young softball team but the girls continue to work hard and improve. “The goal is to be competitive,” remarked Hayesville Coach Marissa Peck. The Lady Jackets were certainly competitive last week.

Hayesville Middle School track ready for championship

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Brooke Reynolds Sports Writer   Hayesville Middle School Track teams wrapped up the regular season on Monday, April 15 with a big win over teams Hiwassee Dam/Ranger, Murphy and Robbinsville. This season has been an unexpected success and Coach Kenneth Dockery is super proud of his teams. E.J.

A tough week for Lady Jackets

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
By Brooke Reynolds Sports Writer   Hayesville Middle School Softball lost to Murphy Bulldogs 9-4 on Thursday, April 18 at home. Murphy Bulldogs opened the scoring in the top of the first thanks to three doubles. Caroline Wade started in the circle.

HMS Baseball faces heartbreaking losses

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
By Brooke Reynolds Guest Writer   Hayesville Yellow Jackets' effort to come back from down eight runs in the seventh inning came up just short, as they fell 12-10 to Murphy Middle School Bulldogs on Tuesday April 18 at Hayesville.