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Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress Senior point guard Kolbe Ashe draws in the defense and dishes to an open teammate.

Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress Senior point guard Kolbe Ashe draws in the defense and dishes to an open teammate.

Yellow Jackets win three, remain undefeated

News Staff
Thursday, February 10, 2022
On Tuesday, Feb. 1, Hayesville’s Varsity Yellow Jackets crushed the Maroon Devils, 80-55 in a conference game on Swain’s turf.  On Friday, Feb. 4, the Jackets traveled to Cherokee for their second conference win for the week, defeating the Braves 64-36.
(Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress) On Jan. 28 at the game against Murphy, Hayesville High School Principal, Stacy Overland presented the honors of retiring #34 basketball jersey belonging to Zach Cottrell. The jersey will take it’s rightful place in the showcase along with the other retired jerseys and school trophies.

(Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress) On Jan. 28 at the game against Murphy, Hayesville High School Principal, Stacy Overland presented the honors of retiring #34 basketball jersey belonging to Zach Cottrell. The jersey will take it’s rightful place in the showcase along with the other retired jerseys and school trophies.

Zach Cottrell, 2-time HHS Athlete of the Year No. 34 jersey retired

News Staff
Thursday, February 3, 2022
On Friday, Jan. 28 during games against Murphy, a special honor was given to Zach Cottrell, son of Michael and Jenny Cottrell in retiring his No. 34 jersey. Cottrell was a member of the Yellow Jackets basketball team from 2013-16.
(Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress) Jackson Sellers takes it to the hoop in the game against Cherokee.

(Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress) Jackson Sellers takes it to the hoop in the game against Cherokee.

Cherokee ends Jackets’ season

News Staff
Thursday, January 27, 2022
By Deby Jo Ferguson Sports Writer   The Hayesville Middle School Yellow Jackets fell to Cherokee 66-26 in their second round of the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament which was played at Hiwassee Dam School on Saturday, Jan. 22.
(Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress) Asher Brown goes up for 2 of his 14 points in first two quarters of game against Highlands.

(Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress) Asher Brown goes up for 2 of his 14 points in first two quarters of game against Highlands.

Jackets overwhelm the Highlanders

News Staff
Thursday, January 27, 2022
By Deby Jo Ferguson Sports Writer    Hayesville’s varsity boys overwhelmed the Highlanders in a non-conference game at home with a final score of 64-35. The Jackets took the floor in first quarter like a heard of buffalo, controlling the nets from every angle.
(Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress) Lila Payne launches one of her 10 three-point shots, a performance that landed her in the state record book.

(Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress) Lila Payne launches one of her 10 three-point shots, a performance that landed her in the state record book.

Payne makes history in loss

News Staff
Thursday, January 27, 2022
By Deby Jo Ferguson Sports Writer     Hayesville’s varsity lady Jackets fell to Highlands in a non-conference game at home on Monday, Jan. 24 with a score of 62-45. The Lady Jackets scored 8 points in the first quarter, but were unable to control Highlands on the defensive end.
Courtesy of YHC Athletics

Courtesy of YHC Athletics

Young Harris releases spring men's golf schedule

News Staff
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Young Harris College Director of Golf Eric Quinn has released the spring portion of the 2021-22 men's golf schedule. "Unfortunately we didn't have our best stuff this fall, but put in some great work this offseason," said Quinn.
Courtesy of YHC Athletics

Courtesy of YHC Athletics

Mountain Lions release 2022 spring women's golf schedule

News Staff
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Young Harris College Director of Golf Eric Quinn has released the spring portion of the 2021-22 women's golf schedule. "I am very excited to see what we can do this spring season with the addition of Emma Agermo back from injury," said Quinn.
Lenny Pradia controls the floor looking for a game-changing play. (Photo by Steve Miller /YHC Athletics)

Lenny Pradia controls the floor looking for a game-changing play. (Photo by Steve Miller /YHC Athletics)

Bobcats pick up 82-73 road win over Mountain Lions

News Staff
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Georgia College picked up an 82-73 Peach Belt Conference victory over the Young Harris College men's basketball team Wednesday (Jan. 19) evening at the YHC Recreation and Fitness Center.    The Bobcats improved to 13-3 overall and 5-2 in the Peach Belt, while the Mountain Lions fell to 3-13 and 0-7.