Sports

Pickleball Club member honored through award

Nolan Lang, a long-time member and the second president of the Blairsville Pickleball Club, was awarded the title of “President Emeritus” for his many years of leading and promoting the club. The Blairsville Pickleball Club began in 2015 with only 20 members.

Inclement Weather Forces Postponement of Western Carolina Women's Basketball Game Monday

Western Carolina women's basketball's home game with Southern Wesleyan, scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, has been postponed due to the travel concerns in tandem with the winter weather in and around Cullowhee and surrounding areas.

Jacob Corn, Zebby Matthews Elected 2022 Team Captains

Western Carolina baseball and head coach Bobby Moranda this week announced its 2022 team captains for the rapidly approaching upcoming season.

Cougars pick up win over Mountain Lions

Chrisalyn Boston and Amber Abusbeih each scored 18 points as Columbus State University recorded a 66-48 Peach Belt Conference women's basketball victory over Young Harris College Wednesday (Jan. 12) evening at the YHC Recreation and Fitness Center.

Rob King steps down as women's soccer coach

Young Harris College Director of Athletics Jennifer Rushton has announced that Rob King has stepped down as head coach of the women's soccer program, effective Jan. 31.

Cleveland leads Mountain Lions in 89-75 loss to Cougars

  The Young Harris College men's basketball team fell to Columbus State University 89-75 in a Peach Belt Conference contest Wednesday (Jan. 12) evening at the YHC Recreation and Fitness Center.

Lady Jackets fall to Robbinsville

Hayesville’s Lady  Yellow Jackets fell to the Black Knights in Robbinsville Friday, Jan.7  by the final of 64-38.  The first quarter brought 10 points for Hayesville with the Lady Knights sinking 15 points to take the lead. It was a tight defensive game with both teams guarding their nets intently.

Yellow Jackets win a close one

The undefeated Hayesville Yellow Jackets met up with a tough match Friday, Jan.7 in Robbinsville, but managed to outlast the Black Knights for a 51-44 win.  Robbinsville kept the Jackets on their toes in the first quarter.

Catamounts Host Chattanooga in Blackout Game

 Western Carolina returns to Ingles Court at the Ramsey Center on Wednesday night as the Catamounts host preseason Southern Conference favorite Chattanooga at 7 p.m. Wednesday’s game has been billed a Blackout with fans encouraged to wear black WCU gear to the game.

Hiawassee River Bass Club winners

Dean Tucker took first place in the Hiawassee River Bass Club January tournament held on Lake Hiawassee. Robbie Barter won the youth division. Here's how all at the top anglers fared: First Place: Dean Tucker 5 Fish 14.72 Lb. Second Place: Luke Morrow 5 Fish 14.66 Lb.