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Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Sophomore Tre Graves, No. 6, is Hayesville's second leading rusher, second in tackles and tied with Taylor McClure for most touchdowns, 7.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Sophomore Tre Graves, No. 6, is Hayesville's second leading rusher, second in tackles and tied with Taylor McClure for most touchdowns, 7.

Jackets won’t back to down to Bulldogs

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Sixteen years of embarrassment at the paws of the Murphy Bulldogs ended last year when Hayesville came within 7 points of tying, 21-14, the perennial Smoky Mountain Conference bullies.
Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Johan Webb, No. 2, hears the roar of approval from his sideline as he wrestles a Black Knight out of bounds.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Johan Webb, No. 2, hears the roar of approval from his sideline as he wrestles a Black Knight out of bounds.

JV Jackets make big plays in loss to Black Knights

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Hayesville eighth grader Kabe Shaheen looked a lot like a high school phenom when he gathered in a screen pass and rocketed 74 yards down the Robbinsville sideline for a spectacular touchdown run on Thursday.
Annie Godfrey, 7th grade, attacks the home stretch.

Annie Godfrey, 7th grade, attacks the home stretch.

Hayesville Middle School strong at Murphy meet

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
By Hilary Goodrich Black Guest Writer   Hayesville Middle School had a strong showing at the Murphy meet on Saturday, Sept. 23. The HMS boys remain undefeated with a first place finish.
Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville quarterback Cole Vining, No. 10, rolls out to pass as Dawson Devane, No. 32, provides protection.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville quarterback Cole Vining, No. 10, rolls out to pass as Dawson Devane, No. 32, provides protection.

Jackets wax New Faith, appear ready for SMC foes

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Hayesville’s resounding 56-6 thrashing of New Faith Christian Academy on Friday was like the last days of summer vacation: fun, fun, fun. Daddy’s about to take the T-Bird away.
Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville's Braiden Tanner, No. 25, puts the clamps on a Cherokee ball carrier.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville's Braiden Tanner, No. 25, puts the clamps on a Cherokee ball carrier.

JV Yellow Jackets make big plays, but turnovers prove costly

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   What started with great promise for Hayesville’s JV football team ended in deep disappointment at Cherokee Thursday night.
Parker Hughes led the team at the meet in Swain County.

Parker Hughes led the team at the meet in Swain County.

HHS cross country off to a strong season

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
By Zach Moss Guest Writer   The Hayesville High School cross country team is off to a strong start this year.  The year began with a home meet at the Clay County Recreation Department where both teams took first place in convincing manner.
Micah Moss rounds the corner and heads to the finish line for a 6th place finish to lead the HMS boys team.

Micah Moss rounds the corner and heads to the finish line for a 6th place finish to lead the HMS boys team.

Hayesville Middle School travels to Swain County for cross country

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
By Hilary Goodrich Black Guest Writer   Results for Hayesville Middle School at the Swain Cross Country Meet on Saturday, Sept. 16. Hayesville Middle School boys remain undefeated with a 1st place finish with the ladies finish fourth as a team.
Hayesville varsity cheerleaders, front from left, Delaney English, Paula Huerta, Katelynn Smith, Olivia, Ware, Madison McGuffee and Aleena Chastain.Back row from left: Lexi Coffey, Angelina, Simonds, Kyleigh Upegui, Madison Sullivan, Layla Parker, Caydence Sims, Olivia Free and Alexia Fields celebrate their first home game.

Hayesville varsity cheerleaders, front from left, Delaney English, Paula Huerta, Katelynn Smith, Olivia, Ware, Madison McGuffee and Aleena Chastain.Back row from left: Lexi Coffey, Angelina, Simonds, Kyleigh Upegui, Madison Sullivan, Layla Parker, Caydence Sims, Olivia Free and Alexia Fields celebrate their first home game.

Two plays by Pisgah end Jacket win streak at three

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   1-A Hayesville needed to play a near-perfect game to beat 3-A Pisgah, a school with nearly three times as many students.
Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville's Daemien Soto, No. 21, reaches for a Lance Coker pass.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville's Daemien Soto, No. 21, reaches for a Lance Coker pass.

JV Yellow Jackets discover passing game against Swain Devils

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Hayesville’s JVs didn’t win the war at Swain High School Thursday night, but the Yellow Jackets came away with a valuable piece of intelligence in a 26-8 loss. “We started moving the ball through the air,” Hayesville Coach Brett Graves said.
Bronc Woody leads the pack up a hill.

Bronc Woody leads the pack up a hill.

HMS runners strong at Cherokee

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
Hayesville Middle School boys and girls cross country team traveled to compete in the Cherokee Meet on Wednesday, Sept. 6. The HMS boys captured 1st place in a field of 7 teams with a score of 56 points.