Hayesville’s Bryleigh Krieger chases down a ball along the sideline in an attempt to thwart a Murphy score.
Lady Jackets win two of three
Travis Dockery
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Sports
(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) Senior Ryelan Snowden hits the homestretch on his way to a home victory.
Cross country gets pair of wins
Travis Dockery
Runners from Rosman and Highlands travelled to Hayesville on Wednesday, Dec. 9 to face the Yellow Jacket cross country teams. It was Hayesville’s second home meet of the season and the Jackets defended their home turf.
Thursday, December 17, 2020
(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) Senior Maggie Plemmons comes up just short in keeping the ball from hitting the floor
Lady Jackets mount memorable comeback
Travis Dockery
The varsity Lady Yellow Jacket volleyball team has squared off with a trio of tough opponents in recent days. On Tuesday, Dec. 8 Hayesville hosted Swain County and came away with a 3-0 win. Then on Friday, the team travelled to Hiwassee Dam where they picked up another 3-0 victory.
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress Jamie Oliver, left, David Payne, middle and Shawn Chastain put the maximum amount of sheet metal in a limited space in Saturday afternoon’s Super Late Model main event.
Tri County ends season with rare afternoon show
Travis Dockery
On Saturday, Dec. 5 the first time ever, racing fans passed through the ticket gate to watch December racing at Tri County Racetrack. The event was the season finale for the track and served as a toy drive for Toys for Tots.
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Devils edge out Jackets at meet in Swain County
Travis Dockery
Cross country runners representing Hayesville Middle School made the journey to Bryson City Wednesday, Dec. 2 to compete in Swain County’s home meet. The Lady Jackets and Yellow Jacket teams had strong individual finishes which put them second in the results behind the hosting Maroon Devils.
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Middle school team endures first defeat
Travis Dockery
The Lady Jacket volleyball team from Hayesville Middle School has been able to get the best of any opponent willing to take the court. That run of victories came to an end Wednesday, Dec. 1 against Cherokee. The match, delayed by snow 23 hours due to snow, was a tough one.
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress Head coach Tammy Dills and Lady Jacket Madison Crawford look on as Emma Shook executes a no-look hit to keep the volley going.
Both HHS volleyball teams pick up wins
Travis Dockery
A limited number of Lady Yellow Jacket volleyball fans entered The Hive Wednesday, Dec. 2 to watch the JV and varsity teams take on Cherokee. The matches were scheduled for Tuesday, but inclement weather forced a postponement.
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Zach Moss • Submitted A swarm of Yellow Jackets joins Hiwassee Dam and Swain County on the starting line of last week’s meet. Hayesville will compete in Murphy on Wednesday, Dec. 16.
Jackets strong at Swain
Travis Dockery
Hayesville High School’s cross country athletes hit the road Wednesday, Dec. 2 to compete against Hiwassee Dam and meet host Swain County. For the first time this season, Hayesville wasn’t atop the podium as both the women’s and mens teams finished in the runner-up sport to the Maroon Devils.
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress Pickleballer Fred Sickel shows off his Senior Games gold medal and the paddle that helped him earn it.
Sickel earns championship gold
Travis Dockery
When Fred Sickel heard about the North Carolina Senior Games going virtual due to COVID-19 regulations, he figured he might as well give it a shot. That shot was a bullseye that landed him a pickleball state championship.
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Ashe and Dye lead middle school to win
Travis Dockery
Hayesville Middle School cross country runners traveled to Cherokee Tuesday, Nov. 24 for the second meet of the season.
As they did in their first meet, Hayesville swept the girls and boys events with wins.
Friday, December 4, 2020