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Clay County resident Jim Ackerly and his men’s doubles partner won 5 of the 6 matches in their bracket to take the Bronze medal in Hiawassee.

Clay County resident Jim Ackerly and his men’s doubles partner won 5 of the 6 matches in their bracket to take the Bronze medal in Hiawassee.

Locals medal in weekend pickleball tournament

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
By Sally Brock Guest Writer   Several local players from the Mountain Lakes pickleball group in Hayesville and the Valley River Picklers in Murphy joined players from across the southern states to compete in a three day tournament in Hiawassee on Sept. 30 through Oct. 2.
Jared Putnam • Cherokee Scout Andrews’ Taylor Waldroup tackles Hayesville’s Kyle Lunsford Thursday night at Hugh Hamilton Stadium in Andrews.

Jared Putnam • Cherokee Scout Andrews’ Taylor Waldroup tackles Hayesville’s Kyle Lunsford Thursday night at Hugh Hamilton Stadium in Andrews.

Jackets look to muzzle Bulldogs in SMC battle

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
By Gary Corsair Staff Writer   Hayesville football fans never want to play Murphy, but the potent Bulldogs will be welcomed with open arms this Friday night. Granted, the welcome will be begrudging, but the Yellow Jackets are ready to play a team that’s lost two games.
Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Robbinsville punt returner Tillman Adams coughs up the ball after being popped by Tre Graves. Will Brown recovered for Hayesville.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Robbinsville punt returner Tillman Adams coughs up the ball after being popped by Tre Graves. Will Brown recovered for Hayesville.

JVs come up short at Robbinsville, 20-6

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
By Gary Corsair Staff Writer   Hayesville had a mountain of motivation entering its final JV football game of the season. Unfortunately for the young Yellow Jackets, heart and soul weren’t enough to overcome the size, speed and experience of Robbinsville.
Hayesville High School Varsity Volleyball Team kneeling, from left, Lily Trout, Phoebe Pietila and Kaydence Wood, back, from left, Coach Tammy Dills, Asst. Coach Julie Ledford, Daylyn Murray, Mallory Peck, Emma Shook, Aneliese Scheu, Katie Pierce, Trinity Frias, Gracie Perry, Madison Moore, Addison Sorrells and Asst. Coach Larkin Giddens.

Hayesville High School Varsity Volleyball Team kneeling, from left, Lily Trout, Phoebe Pietila and Kaydence Wood, back, from left, Coach Tammy Dills, Asst. Coach Julie Ledford, Daylyn Murray, Mallory Peck, Emma Shook, Aneliese Scheu, Katie Pierce, Trinity Frias, Gracie Perry, Madison Moore, Addison Sorrells and Asst. Coach Larkin Giddens.

Hayesville varsity Lady Jackets

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
Hayesville High School Varsity Volleyball Team kneeling, from left, Lily Trout, Phoebe Pietila and Kaydence Wood, back, from left, Coach Tammy Dills, Asst.
Hayesville High School Junior Varsity Volleyball presently hold a 10-7 overall record and 2-4 in conference play. Front, from left, are Skylard Lockaby and Lilly Dockery, middle, from left, Addison Sorrells, Ava Shook, Madison Graves, Bryleigh Krieger, Asst. Coach Julie Ledford, Coach Tammy Dills, Asst. Coach Larkin Giddens, Oliva Giddens, Brooke Daniels, Felicia Falk and Daylyn Murray.

Hayesville High School Junior Varsity Volleyball presently hold a 10-7 overall record and 2-4 in conference play. Front, from left, are Skylard Lockaby and Lilly Dockery, middle, from left, Addison Sorrells, Ava Shook, Madison Graves, Bryleigh Krieger, Asst. Coach Julie Ledford, Coach Tammy Dills, Asst. Coach Larkin Giddens, Oliva Giddens, Brooke Daniels, Felicia Falk and Daylyn Murray.

Hayesville JV Lady Jackets

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
Hayesville High School Junior Varsity Volleyball presently hold a 10-7 overall record and 2-4 in conference play. Front, from left, are Skylard Lockaby and Lilly Dockery, middle, from left, Addison Sorrells, Ava Shook, Madison Graves, Bryleigh Krieger, Asst.
Logan Caldwell, No. 6, dumps a short pass over Towns County defenders while Kyle Lunsford, No. 7, provides protection.

Logan Caldwell, No. 6, dumps a short pass over Towns County defenders while Kyle Lunsford, No. 7, provides protection.

Jackets face Andrews Thursday

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
By Gary Corsair Staff Writer   The Hayesville varsity football team will be facing a mirror image of sorts when the Yellow Jackets resume their season at Andrews on Thursday night. “Offensively, we are very similar,” Hayesville Coach Chad McClure said.
Photo • Kendra Coker Hayesville JV quarterback Peyton McGaha, No. 1, heads for the endzone after faking a handoff to Tre Graves, No. 6, while E.J. Abrams, No. 51, blocks on the blind side.

Photo • Kendra Coker Hayesville JV quarterback Peyton McGaha, No. 1, heads for the endzone after faking a handoff to Tre Graves, No. 6, while E.J. Abrams, No. 51, blocks on the blind side.

JV Jackets score 20-6 conference win

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
By Gary Corsair Staff Writer   Hayesville's explosive offense produced a 14-0 first-quarter lead and an inspired defense repeatedly shut the door in the Yellow Jackets' 20-6 JV football Smoky Mountain Conference victory over visiting Cherokee on Thursday.
Bethel Guidry Scholarship Golf Tournament was sponsored by Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Hayesville on Sept. 10. Winners of the Low Score Foursome were Mike Smith, Dick Welton, Marvin Davenport and Ed Moore.

Bethel Guidry Scholarship Golf Tournament was sponsored by Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Hayesville on Sept. 10. Winners of the Low Score Foursome were Mike Smith, Dick Welton, Marvin Davenport and Ed Moore.

Scholarship tournament winners

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

Ladies Golf Association wrapping up its season

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
By Evie Miller Guest Writer   The Chatuge Shores Ladies Golf Association held their weekly league play on Tuesday, Sept. 20, which was the last regular league play for the 2022 season. It has been a wonderful season in Hayesville with a group of ladies who just love to play golf.
Winners in the League Championship and President’s Cup at Mountain Harbor, from left, are Gloria White, Pat Westbrook, Martha Zimmer, Jean Sullivan, Karen Mussoline and Alison Taylor. Not pictured are Sidney Moser and Paula Stratton.

Winners in the League Championship and President’s Cup at Mountain Harbor, from left, are Gloria White, Pat Westbrook, Martha Zimmer, Jean Sullivan, Karen Mussoline and Alison Taylor. Not pictured are Sidney Moser and Paula Stratton.

Mountain Harbor golf championship results

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
By Reta Hart Guest Writer   The 33 members of the Mountain Harbor Ladies Golf Association have enjoyed a season of 18 games, beginning May 5 and culminating in the League Championship (low gross) and President’s Cup (low net) tournament. This was a two day tournament held Aug. 25 and Sept. 1.