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Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville linebacker Taylor McClure flattens Andrews running back Holden Todd for a loss on a crucial third-down play midway through the fourth period.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville linebacker Taylor McClure flattens Andrews running back Holden Todd for a loss on a crucial third-down play midway through the fourth period.

Jackets tame Wildcats, 14-6

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Hayesville’s 12th graders made decisive plays on Senior Night, but underclassmen were also worthy of honor as the Yellow Jackets clinched their second consecutive winning season by closing out Andrews, 14-6.
Martha Zimmer wins the President’s Cup and Marguerite Wilson recognized as League Champion.

Martha Zimmer wins the President’s Cup and Marguerite Wilson recognized as League Champion.

Golf association officially ends season

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
By Retha Hart Guest Writer   The Mountain Harbour League Golf Association 2023 season officially ended Thursday, Sept. 28 with a luncheon and awards presentation. Birdie awards were given to 16 members, Mary Mott received an award for her eagle on No.
Jeremy Cross and Logan Russell are winners in the Clay Masonic Lodge fishing tournament.

Jeremy Cross and Logan Russell are winners in the Clay Masonic Lodge fishing tournament.

Cross, Russell winners in lodge tournament

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
Jeremy Cross and Logan Russell were the first place winners  in the first Hayesville Clay Masonic  Lodge  301 A.F. & A.M. Fishing Tournament. With a field of more than 20 boats, first place was taken with a total weight of 18.64 pounds of fish.

Nichols is top angler in bass club tournament

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
Tommy Nichols claimed first place and Butch Hooper caught the big fish with a 3.62 pounder during Hiawassee River Bass Club October tournament on Lake Nottley. Here's how the top anglers fared: • First place: Tommy Nichols, five fish, 13.15 pounds. • Second place: Luke  Barrett, five fish, 12.
Varsity Volleyball team members are, from front, left, Maddie Graves, Bryleigh Krieger, Phoebe Pietila, Olivia Gidden and Brittany Jack: back, Coach Tammy Dills, Manager Daylyn Murray,Lily Trout, Ava Shook, Mallory Peck, Ella Matheson, Madison Moore, Raylyn Taylor, Managers Addison Sorrells and Paylyn Denton.

Varsity Volleyball team members are, from front, left, Maddie Graves, Bryleigh Krieger, Phoebe Pietila, Olivia Gidden and Brittany Jack: back, Coach Tammy Dills, Manager Daylyn Murray,Lily Trout, Ava Shook, Mallory Peck, Ella Matheson, Madison Moore, Raylyn Taylor, Managers Addison Sorrells and Paylyn Denton.

Strong season ends in first playoff round

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
By Kelce Oliver Correspondent   Lady Jacket Varsity Volleyball played in the first round of the state playoffs Saturday, Oct. 21. The Lady Jackets traveled to Rosman. The outcome was not what they hoped for. Rosman beat ther Lady Jackets 3-0.
Photo by Jenny Collins Millsaps Hayesville's Taylor McClure, No. 20, fights to gain a first down on a crucial fourth-and-one carry. McClure's momentum appears to carry him to the desired destination, the short hash mark closest to the long line at the bottom of the photo, but officials ruled that McClure came up short and awarded the ball to Robbinsville.

Photo by Jenny Collins Millsaps Hayesville's Taylor McClure, No. 20, fights to gain a first down on a crucial fourth-and-one carry. McClure's momentum appears to carry him to the desired destination, the short hash mark closest to the long line at the bottom of the photo, but officials ruled that McClure came up short and awarded the ball to Robbinsville.

Upset of the season slips away at Robbinsville

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Victory was within reach at Robbinsville Friday, but Hayesville didn’t answer when opportunity knocked, not once, but twice in the final 7:15 of a Smoky Mountain Conference battle royale Robbinsville led 26-20.
The JV Volleyball team consists of, from front, left, Brooke Daniels, Jasmine Brooks, Aaliyah Jackson, Reese Segar, Blaire Hedden, Skylar Lockaby and Kadence Morrow; from left, Coach Tammy Dills, Manager, Daylyn Murray, Lilly Dockery, Savannah Burch, Ava Moore, Kayla Brown, Kylah Eller, Managers, Addison Sorrells and Paylyn Denton and Assistant Coach Larkin Giddens.

The JV Volleyball team consists of, from front, left, Brooke Daniels, Jasmine Brooks, Aaliyah Jackson, Reese Segar, Blaire Hedden, Skylar Lockaby and Kadence Morrow; from left, Coach Tammy Dills, Manager, Daylyn Murray, Lilly Dockery, Savannah Burch, Ava Moore, Kayla Brown, Kylah Eller, Managers, Addison Sorrells and Paylyn Denton and Assistant Coach Larkin Giddens.

JVs end stellar season

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
By Kelce Oliver Correspondent   This year the Hayesville JV Volleyball team set out on a mission and on Wednesday, Oct. 18 they finished the mission. These young ladies went 16-2 in overall this season and 10-0 in Smoky Mountain Conference.
Pee Wee cheerleaders, from front left,Ava Whitlow, Caroline Taylor,Emalayne Danico, Emma Tillary, Aria Beaudoin.Second Row Olive Bethel, Lily Nichols,Rialen Finn,Raylynn Chaffi n, Jenna Lee, Makleigh Osborn, Back row, Lyla Mull, Lilly Prather, Anna-Grace Bagley, Makanna Accosta. Coached by Gracie Taylor, LeeAnna Alberta andKhylei Alberta. The team placed 3rd at competition in Smoky Mountain on Saturday.

Pee Wee cheerleaders, from front left,Ava Whitlow, Caroline Taylor,Emalayne Danico, Emma Tillary, Aria Beaudoin.Second Row Olive Bethel, Lily Nichols,Rialen Finn,Raylynn Chaffi n, Jenna Lee, Makleigh Osborn, Back row, Lyla Mull, Lilly Prather, Anna-Grace Bagley, Makanna Accosta. Coached by Gracie Taylor, LeeAnna Alberta andKhylei Alberta. The team placed 3rd at competition in Smoky Mountain on Saturday.

Congratulations youth league on a super season

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville's offensive linemen Peyton McGaha, No. 1, Dante Robinson, No. 58, E.J. Abrams, No. 51, Lane O'Dell, No. 60, Patrick Denton, No. 50, Will Brown, No. 56, Dawson Devane, No. 32, and Cole Vining, No. 10, provide total protection for quarterback Tate Roberts, No. 5.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville's offensive linemen Peyton McGaha, No. 1, Dante Robinson, No. 58, E.J. Abrams, No. 51, Lane O'Dell, No. 60, Patrick Denton, No. 50, Will Brown, No. 56, Dawson Devane, No. 32, and Cole Vining, No. 10, provide total protection for quarterback Tate Roberts, No. 5.

Booyah! Jackets make believers out of Braves

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Hayesville’s don’t-back-down-to-nobody Yellow Jackets made believers out of doubters and pouters by earning their first conference victory Friday by dominating Cherokee, 17-0.

Results in from HMS cross country meet

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
By Hilary Goodrich Black Guest Writer   The Hayesville Middle School Cross Country season came to an end on Saturday, Oct. 14. The Smoky Mountain Conference Championship meet was held at Swain's sacred home course at Kituwah Mound.