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Brooke Reynolds • Clay County Progress Lucy Trout makes solid contact with the ball against Swain

Brooke Reynolds • Clay County Progress Lucy Trout makes solid contact with the ball against Swain

HMS Lady Jackets come up short

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
By Brooke Reynolds HMS Sports Writer   The Hayesville Middle School Lady Jackets had a tough week with three games back-to-back-to-back. Unfortunately, the Lady Jackets were unable to come up with a win.

HMS Jackets split week

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
By Brooke Reynolds HMS Sports Writer   On Tuesday, March 19 the Hayesville Middle School Baseball team traveled to Swain county to take on the Maroon Devils. The Jackets knew they would be facing one of the better pitchers in the Smoky Mountain Conference this year and came mentally prepared.

Stellar Sellers stifles Swain, 3-0

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Hayesville’s newest pitching ace Jackson Sellers gave himself an unforgettably sweet 16th birthday present when he threw a three-hit, complete game shutout against Swain on Tuesday. “That’s the first game he’s ever completed in his life.

Lady Jackets plate 26 runs against Andrews

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Hayesville’s girls softball team broke into the win column in a big way by whipping Andrews, 26-13, on the Wildcats diamond last Thursday. “We maintained a large lead until late in game,” Hayesville Coach Marissa Peck said.
Taylor McClure and Seth Leek

Taylor McClure and Seth Leek

Hayesville High School varsity Jacket track team places second

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
By Amy Trout Guest Writer   Hayesville High School track team traveled to Montreat College for the Swain County High School Invitational on Thursday, March 14.  The meet consisted of 16 schools, 1A-4A.  Both boys and girls competed well coming in fourth overall and second in 1A.
Brooke Reynolds • Clay County Progress Rhett Sellers fouls one off at the plate against Andrews.

Brooke Reynolds • Clay County Progress Rhett Sellers fouls one off at the plate against Andrews.

Hayesville Middle School boys buzz past Wildcats in season opener

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
By Brooke Reynolds HMS Sports Writer   It was a beautiful day on Wednesday, March 1 when the Hayesville Middle School baseball team opened their season against the Andrews Wildcats. This HMS team is and is looking to build a team that will dominate the conference.

HMS Lady Jackets come up short

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
By Brooke Reynolds Sports Writer   The Hayesville Middle School Lady Jackets faced a tough Andrews team on Wednesday, March 13, but came up short with a 6-4 loss. The Lady Jackets had a hard time offensively as they faced an experienced Andrews pitcher.
Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville's second baseman, Michael Mauney, has the bag covered as he awaits a throw.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville's second baseman, Michael Mauney, has the bag covered as he awaits a throw.

Hayesville rallies for first hardball victory

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Hayesville’s young Yellow Jackets displayed the composure of veterans by coming from behind twice to secure their first win of the baseball season, a 5-3 triumph over visiting Pisgah last Tuesday.
Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Jasmine Brooks, No. 3, and Junior Raylyn Taylor, No. 11, await the throw from the plate during a Pisgah steal of second.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Jasmine Brooks, No. 3, and Junior Raylyn Taylor, No. 11, await the throw from the plate during a Pisgah steal of second.

Lady Jackets finding their way on softball diamond

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Hayesville outscored Pisgah from the third inning on, but the Lady Yellow Jackets couldn’t overcome a strong start by the Bears, who scored 6 runs in the first two frames on the way to an 8-4 softball win in the Black-and-Gold’s season opener.