Sports

Jayvees rock Murphy, 67-42

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Underclassmen stole the show at Hayesville High School’s Senior Night last Friday when the JV Yellow Jackets avenged an 11-point loss to Murphy on Jan. 20.

Davenport is top angler in bass club tournament

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
By Joe Davenport Guest Writer   Results are in for the Hiawassee River Bass Club February tournament held on Lake Burton. Tim Davenport took first place with a total of 20.80 pounds that included a 7.39 largemouth for the big fish distinction.
Neal Wachob • Clay County Progress Hayesville's Damien Soto, No. 4, split Robbinsville's defense with a sweet pass.

Neal Wachob • Clay County Progress Hayesville's Damien Soto, No. 4, split Robbinsville's defense with a sweet pass.

Sellers times two leading improved Jackets

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Thursday, February 12, 2026
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Monday, Hayesville’s boys gave Coach Mike Cottrell the four quarters of aggressive, smart, efficient basketball he’s been looking for, but the Yellow Jackets lost a 56-53 heart-breaker to Andrews despite what may have been their best effort of the season.
Neal Wachob • Clay County Progress Hayesville spark plug Caroline Wade, No. 24, finds an open teammate as she scoots across the baseline

Neal Wachob • Clay County Progress Hayesville spark plug Caroline Wade, No. 24, finds an open teammate as she scoots across the baseline

Hayesville girls earn sweet 16

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Thursday, February 12, 2026
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Hayesville’s Lady Yellow Jackets matched last season’s 16 wins with an exciting, 43-32, Smoky Mountain Conference win at Andrews on Monday night. This year’s record is even sweeter than 2025.

Jayvees get Wildcats attention

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Thursday, February 12, 2026
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Hayesville’s jayvees rallied from an 8-point first-quarter deficit to take the lead just before halftime at Andrews Monday, but couldn’t hang onto the lead in a hard-fought, 36-30, loss.

Galloping gals extend win streak

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Thursday, February 5, 2026
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   The great galloping gals of Hayesville extended their win streak to eight games with a total team effort that avenged two early season losses to private schools.

Jackets bury foes by 70 in two wins

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Thursday, February 5, 2026
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   The Hayesville varsity boys basketball team climbed above .500 by pummeling two private schools for the second time this season.

Jackets have big win over Swain

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Hayesville’s varsity boys looked to climb back above .500 with three home games this week — Summit Charter, 5-10, on Tuesday; Highlands, 4-13, Wednesday and Cherokee, 12-5, Friday.
Neal Wachob • Clay County Progress Lucy Trout, No. 3, stretches for a rebound as the Hayesville trio of Trout, Ava Moore, No. 42, and Micalynn McClure, No. 10, attack the glass against Swain County.

Neal Wachob • Clay County Progress Lucy Trout, No. 3, stretches for a rebound as the Hayesville trio of Trout, Ava Moore, No. 42, and Micalynn McClure, No. 10, attack the glass against Swain County.

Lady Jackets lock down two more SMC foes

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Hayesville’s girls extended their win streak to six games with a pair of conference victories last week.

Victories slip away from Jayvees

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Hayesville’s JV boys enjoyed leads in both games last week but the Jackets weren’t able to hold on for wins. Here’s a summary:   Swain County 51, Hayesville 41 Hayesville roared to a 17-7 first-quarter lead, but couldn’t hold it.