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(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Coach Chad McClure and his staff take advantage of a mask timeout to go over the game plan against the Lady Wildcats.

(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Coach Chad McClure and his staff take advantage of a mask timeout to go over the game plan against the Lady Wildcats.

Scoring improves for Lady Jackets

Travis Dockery
Thursday, February 18, 2021
The varsity Lady Yellow Jacket basketball team got back in the win column Tuesday, Feb. 9 with a 58-23 road victory over Andrews. On Friday, Feb. 12, Hayesville traveled to Cherokee and after putting up a valiant effort, came up short to the Lady Braves 59-58.
(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Senior Blake McClure celebrates his teams success from the bench.

(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Senior Blake McClure celebrates his teams success from the bench.

The champs are here

Travis Dockery
Thursday, February 18, 2021
The Hayesville Yellow Jackets have clinched their third straight Smoky Mountain Conference championship and have taken their undefeated record all the way to the No.1 ranking for 1A. The road to perfection continues for the varsity Yellow Jacket basketball team thanks to their most recent wins.
(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) Contact under the basket sends Nate Trhlin to the foul line.

(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) Contact under the basket sends Nate Trhlin to the foul line.

JV Jackets lose two close ones

News Staff
Thursday, February 11, 2021
The junior varsity Yellow Jacket basketball team was riding a wave of momentum when they faced off with Murphy Friday, Feb. 5 in The Hive. In a very physical match-up the Bulldogs managed to eek out a win, 44-41. On Saturday, Feb.
(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress)Lila Roberts locks onto a lose ball, causing a jump ball against Robbinsville.

(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress)Lila Roberts locks onto a lose ball, causing a jump ball against Robbinsville.

Tough schedule tests the Lady Jackets

News Staff
Thursday, February 11, 2021
The varsity Yellow Jackets have had flashes of greatness this season, but those bright moments have been neutralized by some dark trials. That was the case when Hayesville squared off with Murphy and Robbinsville. On Friday, Feb. 5 the defending state champion Lady Bulldogs visited The Hive.
(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Brady Shook takes flight and stops a Bulldog’s shot mid-air during Friday’s rivalry game.

(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Brady Shook takes flight and stops a Bulldog’s shot mid-air during Friday’s rivalry game.

HHS Jackets ranked No. 2

Travis Dockery
Thursday, February 11, 2021
As of Tuesday, Feb. 9 the MaxPreps rankings have the Hayesville Yellow Jackets in the No. 2 slot in the 1A class behind Lincoln Charter. Across all classes, the Jackets find themselves in the top 30. Hayesville used a 60-46 win over Murphy Friday, Feb.
(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Senior Paul White starts a drive from the top of the key

(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Senior Paul White starts a drive from the top of the key

Jackets in with the win crowd

News Staff
Thursday, February 4, 2021
With the postponement of the season, COVID regulations and player transfers, there were many questions about the varsity Yellow Jacket basketball team in the pre-season. Those questions have now been answered in a big way.

Middle school Jackets on a streak

Travis Dockery
Thursday, January 28, 2021
It's been a trying start to the season for Hayesville's middle school Yellow Jackets. Inexperience mixed with limited pre-season activity has forced players to learn on the fly. As of last week, it looks like things are starting to click for the group. Against Martins Creek Thursday, Jan.
Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress Mallory Peck steps to the line for free throws following a technical called on Rosman due to procedural violations stemming from line-up errors.

Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress Mallory Peck steps to the line for free throws following a technical called on Rosman due to procedural violations stemming from line-up errors.

Lady Jackets are the pride of HMS

News Staff
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Hayesville has a reputation of having a strong basketball program and the Lady Yellow Jackets from Hayesville Middle School are continuing that tradition. The team hosted rival Towns County Tuesday, Jan.

Another two wins for JV Yellow Jackets

Travis Dockery
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Due to COVID regulations, a limited number of fans have been able to attend the JV Yellow Jacket basketball games, but those who have been able to enter the gyms and fans watching at home have to like what they've seen.