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(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Senior Kynnly McClure meets a Lady Brave at half court as Hayesville takes on Cherokee.

(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Senior Kynnly McClure meets a Lady Brave at half court as Hayesville takes on Cherokee.

Lady Jackets continue to struggle

Travis Dockery
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Following a win over Nantahala to start the season, the Lady Yellow Jacket basketball team has found itself in a bit of a skid. Hayesville dropped the next two games, but evened their record with a win over Andrews.
(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Freshman Asher Brown takes flight and dishes a pass to an awaiting teammate under the basket.

(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Freshman Asher Brown takes flight and dishes a pass to an awaiting teammate under the basket.

Wins improve Jackets’ flawless record to 6-0

Travis Dockery
Thursday, January 28, 2021
The Hayesville Yellow Jacket varsity basketball team opened the week with a home game against Cherokee Tuesday, Jan. 19. In the preseason, the Braves were considered one of the favorites to dethrone Hayesville as the class of the Smoky Mountain Conference.
(Photo by Travis Dockery/ Clay County Progress) Jala Stamey, flanked by father Jeff and mother Jill, prepares to sign to play golf for Truett- McConnell University.

(Photo by Travis Dockery/ Clay County Progress) Jala Stamey, flanked by father Jeff and mother Jill, prepares to sign to play golf for Truett- McConnell University.

Stamey commits to Truett-McConnell

Travis Dockery
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
"A solid golfer, but a wonderful person." That's how Hayesville High School golfing coach Bryan Hedden described senior Jala Stamey in his remarks to open Stamey's signing ceremony. On Tuesday, Jan.
(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) Ava Shook hits the floor just in time to get under a potential point for Rosman.

(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) Ava Shook hits the floor just in time to get under a potential point for Rosman.

Middle school volleyball victorious in finale

Travis Dockery
Thursday, January 14, 2021
The Lady Yellow Jacket volleyball team from Hayesville finished its season with pair of matches against Smoky Mountain Conference opponents. Hayesville hosted its final home event Wednesday, Jan. 6, a match that ended with the Lady Jackets celebrating a 2-0 win over Rosman.
(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) The JV SMC championship Lady Jacket team is made up of, first row, from left, Jayden Moore, Gracie Perry and Lila Roberts. Second row, Addison Burch, Morgan Crawford and Lily Trout. Third row, Katie Pierce, Macie Parker, Broghan Krieger, Madison Martin and Trinity Frias.

(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) The JV SMC championship Lady Jacket team is made up of, first row, from left, Jayden Moore, Gracie Perry and Lila Roberts. Second row, Addison Burch, Morgan Crawford and Lily Trout. Third row, Katie Pierce, Macie Parker, Broghan Krieger, Madison Martin and Trinity Frias.

Volleyball season in the books

Travis Dockery
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Hayesville High school has captured its first conference championship of the 2020- 2021 school year. The JV Lady Yellow Jacket volleyball team wasn’t in action in the final week of the season, but were able to use it as a time of celebration for their Smoky Mountain Conference championship win.
(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress Senior) Lizzy Brusini puts on the brakes to allow the offense time to set up in hopes of a score.

(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress Senior) Lizzy Brusini puts on the brakes to allow the offense time to set up in hopes of a score.

Mixed results for Lady Jackets

Travis Dockery
Thursday, January 14, 2021
The varsity Lady Yellow Jacket basketball team has started its pursuit of one of the two coveted guaranteed playoff spots. Hayesville opened the season with a 64-4 win over Nantahala in The Hive Tuesday, Jan 5.
Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress Blake McClure lowers a shoulder and drives past a Black Knight.

Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress Blake McClure lowers a shoulder and drives past a Black Knight.

Jackets off to hot start

Travis Dockery
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Gyms might look a little different but the success of the varsity Yellow Jacket basketball team is a familiar sight. Hayesville started their 2021 campaign Tuesday, Jan. 5 with an 89-36 home win over Nantahala. On Friday, Jan.

HHS volleyball gets trio of wins

Travis Dockery
Thursday, January 7, 2021
The volleyball squads from Hayesville High School returned from the Christmas break in a big way. On Tuesday, Dec. 29 the varsity Lady Yellow Jackets crossed the border into Cherokee County to take on the Lady Wildcats of Andrews. Thanks to a rally, Hayesville came away with a 3-2 victory.
(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Senior Paul White sees an opening and drives through the lane against Franklin.

(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Senior Paul White sees an opening and drives through the lane against Franklin.

Basketball season is here

News Staff
Thursday, January 7, 2021
As part of the final preparation for the official season, Hayesville High School welcomed Franklin High School Tuesday, Dec. 29 for a trio of basketball scrimmages. The event was more of a practice for the teams than a game. No score was kept and play wasn’t limited to four quarters.

Tough week for varsity

Travis Dockery
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
  With the volleyball season creeping ever closer to an end, each match becomes more important. Hayesville’s high school teams wrapped up their pre-Christmas schedule with a home match against Murphy on Wednesday, Dec. 16 and the varsity squad took on Rosman on the road Friday, Dec. 18.