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Western Carolina 2022 Baseball Schedule Unveiled

News Staff
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Opening with 10 of its first 12 dates at Childress Field / Hennon Stadium, Western Carolina baseball’s 56-game 2022 schedule includes a combined 30 home games and six meetings against three teams that advanced to the NCAA Tournament a season ago including College World Series participant,...
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Banks Tallies Career-High in Loss at Charlotte

News Staff
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Freshman Marcus Banks came off the bench to score a career-high 22 points, but Charlotte used an 11-0 run early in the second half to open up what had been a tightly contested game as the Catamounts trailed by just two at halftime in a 98-82 win over the Catamounts on Wednesday.
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‘Tis The Season for Hunting and Fishing

News Staff
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
The holidays are here, and so are North Carolina’s most popular hunting days. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are traditionally very active hunting days, and with people continuing to recreate outdoors due to COVID-19, wildlife law enforcement officers at the N.C.
Breanne Cothren drives the ball down court looking for a Lady Jacket basket.

Breanne Cothren drives the ball down court looking for a Lady Jacket basket.

Lady Jackets fall to Murphy’s pressure

News Staff
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Hayesville’s Varsity Lady Jackets fell to the Lady Bulldogs 67-37 on Friday, Dec.17, in Murphy. The first quarter started out with close play, although the Lady Bulldogs outscored the Jackets 13-9. Both offensive and defensive squads were playing their positions for tight play.

Lady Jackets dominate Nantahala

News Staff
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
On Tuesday, Dec. 7, the Lady Jackets busted an 80-28 victory over Nantahala. "We were able to get some steals early with our defensive pressure and did a good job scoring off turnovers," said coach Chad McClure. "We did much better offensively, getting the ball inside we also rebounded well.
Asher Brown skirts by a defender for a layup against Highlands.

Asher Brown skirts by a defender for a layup against Highlands.

Yellow Jackets score 59-26 victory over Highlands

News Staff
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
The Hayesville Yellow Jackets travelled to Highlands Friday, Dec. 10 and picked up a 59-26 victory. According to head coach Michael Cottrell, the game was a good on the road victory. “I was pleased with the defensive play from our guys most of the game.
Payton Mcgaha sails to the basket for two points.

Payton Mcgaha sails to the basket for two points.

Catching up with the HMS Jackets

News Staff
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Hayesville Middle School's Yellow Jacket basketball team began the season with a tough loss to rival Murphy, but then rebounded with a strong win against Hiwassee Dam/Ranger on the road.  Next up, Hayesville then faced a very athletic and fast Cherokee team who got out to a double-digit lead.
(Photo by Turner Guildrey) Coach Tammy Dills uses a timeout to go over a plan of attack with the Lady Jackets.

(Photo by Turner Guildrey) Coach Tammy Dills uses a timeout to go over a plan of attack with the Lady Jackets.

HMS Lady Jackets lower the boom on HDR

News Staff
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
The HMS Lady Jackets hosted Hiwassee Dam/Ranger on Monday, Dec. 6. According to coach Tammy Dills, the team hoped this game would be a chance to redeem a loss to HDR earlier in the season. Fans witnessed an action-packed game. The Lady Jackets started off playing tough, but shots just didn't fall.
Ava Moore goes up strong in the paint for one of her six baskets from the floor

Ava Moore goes up strong in the paint for one of her six baskets from the floor

HMS Lady Jackets Victorious Over Lady Bulldogs

News Staff
Monday, December 6, 2021
The Hayesville Middle School Lady Yellow Jacket basketball team was victorious over Murphy, 38-33, in the first game of the second half of the season. ‘Just stand back and watch’ was the name of the game as the Lady Jackets stayed on the heels of the Lady Bulldogs in a tough fought game.