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(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) Pheobe Pietela fires off a serve for one of her two aces in Hayesville's win over Andrews.

(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) Pheobe Pietela fires off a serve for one of her two aces in Hayesville's win over Andrews.

Middle School Volleyball on a roll

Travis Dockery
Friday, December 4, 2020
Volleyball season is in full swing for Hayesville Middle School. The Lady Yellow Jackets traveled to Murphy Monday, Nov. 23 and came away with a 2-0 win over the rival Bulldogs. Hayesville followed that up with a 2-0 win on their home court over Andrews on Wednesday, Nov. 25.
(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) The duo of Emma Shook, No. 8 and Hallie Johnson, No. 20 successfully block an attack attempt from a Lady Wildcat

(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) The duo of Emma Shook, No. 8 and Hallie Johnson, No. 20 successfully block an attack attempt from a Lady Wildcat

Lady Jackets rebound with conference win

Travis Dockery
Friday, December 4, 2020
The Lady Yellow Jacket volleyball teams from Hayesville High School matched up with two Cherokee County foes last week. The Lady Jackets visited their chief rival, Murphy, on Monday, Nov. 23. The JV squad fell 2-1 and the varsity team lost 3-0. Andrews then came to Hayesville Wednesday, Nov. 25.

Snowden, Hayesville High School repeat

Travis Dockery
Friday, December 4, 2020
Once again, Hayesville High School's cross country program has proven to be one of the toughest in the state. Riding a wave of momentum, both the men's and women's teams picked up victories in Cherokee Tuesday, Nov. 24. The wins improved both teams record to 2-0 on the season.
(Kevin Hensley • Graham Star) Ava Shook takes flight for one of her four ace serves against Robbinsville.

(Kevin Hensley • Graham Star) Ava Shook takes flight for one of her four ace serves against Robbinsville.

Perfect start for HMS

Travis Dockery
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
 Volleyball season is officially underway for the Lady Yellow Jackets of Hayesville Middle School. The squad started their chase for a championship Tuesday, Nov. 17 on the road against Martins Creek for a rare double-header.
(Amy Shelton • Submitted) The HMS Lady Yellow Jacket team is made up of, from left, Leah Thomas, Lauren Gottlieb, Macy Dupriest, Breanna Abrams, Ava Shook, Raelynn Wood, Savannah Burch, Jasmine Brooks, Emma Ashe and MadaLynn Murray.

(Amy Shelton • Submitted) The HMS Lady Yellow Jacket team is made up of, from left, Leah Thomas, Lauren Gottlieb, Macy Dupriest, Breanna Abrams, Ava Shook, Raelynn Wood, Savannah Burch, Jasmine Brooks, Emma Ashe and MadaLynn Murray.

HMS doubles up

Travis Dockery
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Hayesville Middle School cross country runners started their season by hosting Andrews and Robbinsville, Wednesday, Nov. 18. The Yellow Jackets defended their home turf with wins for both the girls’ and boys’ teams. Girls individual results: Savannah Burch: first place. Emma Ashe: second place.
(Kevin Hensley • Graham Star) Lila Roberts handles a hot shot to keep the rally going against Robbinsville.

(Kevin Hensley • Graham Star) Lila Roberts handles a hot shot to keep the rally going against Robbinsville.

JV volleyball victorious

Travis Dockery
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Hayesville High School opened the junior varsity portion of the volleyball schedule with away matches against Nantahala on Tuesday, Nov. 17 and Robbinsville Thursday, Nov. 19. The Lady Jackets took the win in Nantahala and followed that up with a victory in Robbinsville.
(Zach Moss • Submitted) The Lady Jackets celebrate their win. This year’s team is made up of, from left, Meg Barton, Lila Roberts, Makayla Kaiser, Allison Thomas, Elizabeth Beck, Kaysen Krieger, Caroline Burch and Cecelia Jones

(Zach Moss • Submitted) The Lady Jackets celebrate their win. This year’s team is made up of, from left, Meg Barton, Lila Roberts, Makayla Kaiser, Allison Thomas, Elizabeth Beck, Kaysen Krieger, Caroline Burch and Cecelia Jones

Jackets sweep home event

Travis Dockery
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
 Cross country runners for Hayesville High School flexed some serious muscle when they opened their season, Wednesday, Nov. 18. In a meet that saw Hayesville host Robbinsville and Nantahala, the Jackets took home plaques for winning the women’s and men’s events.
(Kevin Hensley • Graham Star) High flying Hallie Johnson soars in an attempt to keep a volley alive.

(Kevin Hensley • Graham Star) High flying Hallie Johnson soars in an attempt to keep a volley alive.

Lady Jackets get mixed results

Travis Dockery
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
 For the first time since March 5, Hayesville High School had a varsity sports team in action when the volleyball team travelled to Nantahala High School Tuesday, Nov. 17. The Lady Jackets were able to capitalize on the joy of starting their season with a  3-0 match win.
(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) The 2020-21 varsity Lady Yellow Jacket volleyball team is made up of, first row, from left, Gacelynn Anderson, Madison Crawford and Kynnly McClure. Second row, Emma Shook, Annelise Scheu, Allison Jones and Maggie Plemmons. Third row, Sydney Patterson, Jocelin Buckner, Hallie Johnosn and Jena Baldwin.

(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) The 2020-21 varsity Lady Yellow Jacket volleyball team is made up of, first row, from left, Gacelynn Anderson, Madison Crawford and Kynnly McClure. Second row, Emma Shook, Annelise Scheu, Allison Jones and Maggie Plemmons. Third row, Sydney Patterson, Jocelin Buckner, Hallie Johnosn and Jena Baldwin.

Volleyball gets underway

Travis Dockery
Thursday, November 19, 2020
 For the first time since March, 5, Hayesville High School will be competing in an athletic competition. The Lady Yellow Jacket volleyball squads will be the first teams to usher in the COVID-19 era of sports for HHS.  Head coach Tammy Dills said the first goal is to get the season in.