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Lilliani Denton receives award from Rex Wells.

Lilliani Denton receives award from Rex Wells.

Lady Jacket wrestlers score championships

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
By Daniel Sherlin Guest Writer   The Lady Jacket Wrestling team went to Swain on Saturday, Nov. 18 to compete in the 2023 Lady Devil Invitational tournament. The tournament had 16 different women teams. The Lady Jackets had three ladies in the tournament.
E.J. Abrams, No. 3, thunders down the lane during his 32-point explosion against Hiwassee Dam.

E.J. Abrams, No. 3, thunders down the lane during his 32-point explosion against Hiwassee Dam.

Abrams explodes for 32 as JV Jackets cruise

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   E.J. Abrams was one of Hayesville’s best blockers on the football field, but there was no way to block the determined dynamo with mash-the-accelerator determination on the basketball court Monday night.
Eli Cheeks looks for a pass from Kabe Shaheen.

Eli Cheeks looks for a pass from Kabe Shaheen.

HMS falls to Braves

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
By Kelce Oliver Sports Writer   Monday, Nov. 20 the Hayesville Middle School Boys Basketball team took on the Cherokee Braves to start the holiday week. It was a tough battle for both the Jacket boys and the Lady Jackets with both teams going into the holiday break with losses.
Kara Bauer and Taylyn Young fend off Cherokee players.

Kara Bauer and Taylyn Young fend off Cherokee players.

HMS Lady Jackets suffer loss

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
By Kelce Oliver Sports Writer   The Hayesville Middle School Lady Jackets basketball team started off the holiday week hosting Cherokee. The first half of the game was high scoring between the Jackets and Cherokee ending the first half 30-21 with the Jackets trailing.
Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville defenders Eli Jack, No. 7, and Maverick Imlay, No. 34, drop an Eastern Randolph back for a loss as Yellow Jacket Nathaniel Dockery, No. 54, prepares to pounce.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville defenders Eli Jack, No. 7, and Maverick Imlay, No. 34, drop an Eastern Randolph back for a loss as Yellow Jacket Nathaniel Dockery, No. 54, prepares to pounce.

Yellow Jackets eliminated from playoffs in ‘salty’ tussle

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Hayesville gave a championship effort in the second round of the Class 1-A playoffs Friday, but couldn’t overcome Eastern Randolph’s size, speed and swagger. The No.

Tucker takes first and big fish

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
By Joe A. Davenport Guest Writer   Hiawassee River Bass Club Winners for November 2023 at Lake Lanier were: First place: Dean Tucker with five fish, 17.23 pounds Second place: Luke Morrow with five fish, 14.48 pounds. Third place: Luke Barrett with five fish, 12.87 pounds.
Hayesville Middle School Lady Jackets prepare their ultimate strategies during game.

Hayesville Middle School Lady Jackets prepare their ultimate strategies during game.

HMS Lady Jackets split games in opening week

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
By Brooke Reynolds Guest writer   The Hayesville Middle School Lady Jackets are off to a 1-1 start with a hard loss to Andrews but a big win against Swain. On Monday, Nov. 6 the Lady Jackets traveled to Andrews for the first game of the season.
Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville freshman Lance Coker, No. 12, keeps his cool as he kicks the ball over three Christ The King defenders. Coker boomed two punts for a total of 72 yards in his varsity debut as a punter.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville freshman Lance Coker, No. 12, keeps his cool as he kicks the ball over three Christ The King defenders. Coker boomed two punts for a total of 72 yards in his varsity debut as a punter.

Jackets face formidable foe after 28-0 win

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Eastern Randolph has plenty of reasons to believe they’ll tear the wings off the Yellow Jackets Friday night — a glitzy 10-1 record and 10 game winning streak, a legendary coach, an exceptional quarterback-receiver tandem and a Division 1 lineman.

Legion Post 532 defeats AJROTC

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
By Erik K Anderson Guest Writer   American Legion Post 532 defeated Creek Wood AJROTC 840.1 to 811.4 in the 2023 National Sporter Air Rifle League. American Legion Post 532 was led by Will Jennings who shot a 246.6.

HHS teams secure spot in state championship

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
By Zach Moss Guest Writer   The Hayesville High School cross country teams competed Saturday, Oct. 28 in the 1A West Regional Championships in Bryson City, N.C. The championship featured 24 teams across the western region. Hayesville once again had a strong showing with both teams.