Sports

Hayesville schools fare well in Tri-County cross country meet

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
On Aug. 31 the Hayesville Varsity Cross Country team competed at Tri_County Early College Jaquar Jungle Run. The Jackets boys and girls finished as follows. TCEC-Jaquar Jungle Run. The Lady Jackets finished in second place and the Jackets took third against seven competitors.
Chad Stack • Clay County Progress No. 22 Senior Katie Pierce with a big Spike at the net.

Chad Stack • Clay County Progress No. 22 Senior Katie Pierce with a big Spike at the net.

Lady Jackets’ winning momentum continues

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
By Chad Stack Sports Writer   The Lady Yellow Jackets defeated Highlands Thursday, Aug. 25, three sets to 0 improving  5-1 on the season. After Hayesville fell to Franklin on Thursday, Aug. 18, they came back and earned three consecutive wins.
The Hayesville JV Football team consists of, front, from left, Peyton McGaha, Braden Thompson, Carter Whitfi eld, Ben Bethel, Tre Graves, Patrick Denton and Pacey Cable; middle, Lance Coker, Kaden Ledford, Carson Reese, Rylan Graves, Brendon Lynch, Brady Jones, Nate Worley, Raul Rivera-Prieto, E.J. Abrams and Damian Soto; back, Damian Soto, Wyatt James, Christian Marr, Will Brown, Lawson Bailey, Brendon Collins, Rayland Martinez and Leyton Bailey. Not pictured are Mason Buckner, Caden Dalrymple, Colton Brug

The Hayesville JV Football team consists of, front, from left, Peyton McGaha, Braden Thompson, Carter Whitfi eld, Ben Bethel, Tre Graves, Patrick Denton and Pacey Cable; middle, Lance Coker, Kaden Ledford, Carson Reese, Rylan Graves, Brendon Lynch, Brady Jones, Nate Worley, Raul Rivera-Prieto, E.J. Abrams and Damian Soto; back, Damian Soto, Wyatt James, Christian Marr, Will Brown, Lawson Bailey, Brendon Collins, Rayland Martinez and Leyton Bailey. Not pictured are Mason Buckner, Caden Dalrymple, Colton Brug

Revenge-minded JVs wear out Warhorses, 28-8

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   The “Revenge Tour” begins Thursday. Hayesville’s high-scoring, undefeated JV football team certainly appears ready to avenge losses suffered when they were young bucks just learning the game.
Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Seth McCaslin, No. 50; Cameron Payne, No. 56 and Michael Mauney stop Georgia Force fullback Jordan Harrell, No. 34.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Seth McCaslin, No. 50; Cameron Payne, No. 56 and Michael Mauney stop Georgia Force fullback Jordan Harrell, No. 34.

Jackets make believers out of Georgia Force

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Hayesville’s 21-14 victory over Georgia Force Christian was consummated on the field of battle, but the stunning, come-from-behind thriller was won on the practice field in the six days leading up to the game.

Lady Jackets improve to 4-1 on the season

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
By Chad Stack Sports Writer   The Lady Yellow Jackets beat Tuscola and Smoky Mountain before falling to Franklin High School on Thursday, Aug. 18 at the Hive. After a 2-0 start to the season, the Hayesville volleyball team hosted the Franklin High School Lady Panthers Thursday night.
Kendra Coker • Photo Hayesville JV quarterback Peyton McGaha, 1, follows blockers Brendon Collins and Will Brown (56) up the middle for a big gain against Madison.

Kendra Coker • Photo Hayesville JV quarterback Peyton McGaha, 1, follows blockers Brendon Collins and Will Brown (56) up the middle for a big gain against Madison.

JV Jackets erupt for 64 points in season opener

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
By Gary Corsair Staff Writer   Coach Brett Graves expected big things from this year’s junior varsity Yellow Jackets, but he never imagined the boys would explode for 64 points in the first game. Ah, the joy of coaching overachievers.
Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Lane Odell, 61; Zek Furby, 71, and Maverick Imlay, 81, lead the Hayesville Yellow Jackets out of the tunnel and into the 2022 varsity football season.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Lane Odell, 61; Zek Furby, 71, and Maverick Imlay, 81, lead the Hayesville Yellow Jackets out of the tunnel and into the 2022 varsity football season.

Jackets make pretty plays in ugly win

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
By Gary Corsair Staff Writer   Towns County had more yards rushing and passing and more spectacular plays than Hayesville Friday, but the Yellow Jackets triumphed in the only statistic that matters, points scored.

Yellow Jackets may have multiple stingers this year

News Staff
Thursday, August 18, 2022
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Last week’s scrimmage proved that Hayesville can play competitive football without Taylor McClure. With that said, players, coaches and fans are surely thrilled No. 20 will suit up for the season-opener this Friday night.

Lady Jackets open season with win

News Staff
Thursday, August 18, 2022
By Chad Stack Sports Writer   The Lady Yellow Jackets won their first match to start the 2022 season 1-0 against Tuscola High School, of Waynesville, on Monday, Aug. 15. After a lot of back and forth in the first set, Tuscola started to pull away with a 13-8 lead in the first set.