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(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Brianna Foster prepares to stop an Alleghany scoring attempt.

(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Brianna Foster prepares to stop an Alleghany scoring attempt.

Season over for Lady Jackets

Travis Dockery
Thursday, March 5, 2020
For the second round of the state tournament, the Lady Yellow Jacket basketball team from Hayesville High hit the road to face Alleghany. Hayesville was the underdog going into the event, but put up a strong fight. Ultimately Alleghany, a No.
Kolbe Ashe finds himself in a rugby scrum fighting for a loose ball.

Kolbe Ashe finds himself in a rugby scrum fighting for a loose ball.

Jackets ousted from Sweet 16 round

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
The varsity Yellow Jacket basketball team from Hayesville High School continued their chase for a championship Thursday, Feb. 27. Hayesville hosted Pine Lake Prep for a second round playoff game in front of large home crowd.
(Travis Dockery - Clay County Progress) Junior Hayden McClure has his eyes locked onto the ball just before making the steal against Pine Lake.

(Travis Dockery - Clay County Progress) Junior Hayden McClure has his eyes locked onto the ball just before making the steal against Pine Lake.

Jackets in Sweet 16

News Staff
Friday, February 28, 2020
The varsity Yellow Jacket basketball team from Hayesville High School continued their chase for a championship Thursday, Feb. 27. Hayesville hosted Pine Lake Prep for a second round playoff game in front of large home-crowd.
(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Lizzy Brusini protects the ball as she drives the base line for 2 of her team-high 17 points to open the playoffs.

(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Lizzy Brusini protects the ball as she drives the base line for 2 of her team-high 17 points to open the playoffs.

Lady Jackets advance to round two

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
After being eliminated from the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament, the Lady Yellow Jackets had to return to Rosman Wednesday, Feb. 19 to face Robbinsville in a non-tournament game.
(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Hayesville’s Hayden McClure takes to the air for the score. McClure caused trouble for Swain on both ends of the court.

(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Hayesville’s Hayden McClure takes to the air for the score. McClure caused trouble for Swain on both ends of the court.

Conference champs eliminate Swain

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
The Hayesville Yellow Jackets’ Smoky Mountain Conference tournament championship had a little extra meaning. Head coach Mike Cottrell and his brigade faced off with Cherokee Wednesday, Feb. 18 in the final round of the tournament held in Rosman.
(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Breanna Foster finds herself in a battle for the ball under- neath the basket.

(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Breanna Foster finds herself in a battle for the ball under- neath the basket.

Lady Jackets shock Cherokee

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Thanks to a pair of wins to end the regular season, the varsity Lady Yellow Jackets are riding a wave of momentum into the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament. Hayesville picked up an easy win in Andrews Monday, Feb.10 by the final of 75-31.
(Kelli Graves• Clay County Progress) Sophomore Kolbe Ashe reaches out just in time to stop a Wildcat shooter during Monday night’s game.

(Kelli Graves• Clay County Progress) Sophomore Kolbe Ashe reaches out just in time to stop a Wildcat shooter during Monday night’s game.

Back-to-back champs

Travis Dockery
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
After clinching at least a share of a Smoky Mountain Conference championship, the Hayesville Yellow Jackets hit the road Monday, Feb. 10 on a mission to ensure the title belonged solely to them. The Jackets accomplished that goal with a 63-54 win over Andrews in front of packed stands.
Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress The HMS Lady Jackets accept their second place trophy for the SMC tournament. The team is made up of Ava Shook, Leeanna Alberta, Breanna Abrams, Emma Ashe, Lakota Shelton, Madison Martin, Jayden Moore, Keena Leatherwood, Brooke Graves, Mallory Peck, Kera Guffey, Emma Mashburn, managers Madison Graves and Lily Trout and coach Tammy Dills.

Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress The HMS Lady Jackets accept their second place trophy for the SMC tournament. The team is made up of Ava Shook, Leeanna Alberta, Breanna Abrams, Emma Ashe, Lakota Shelton, Madison Martin, Jayden Moore, Keena Leatherwood, Brooke Graves, Mallory Peck, Kera Guffey, Emma Mashburn, managers Madison Graves and Lily Trout and coach Tammy Dills.

HMS Lady Jackets end season

Travis Dockery
Thursday, February 6, 2020
It seems impossible but the 2019-2020 middle school basketball season has drawn to a close. Hayesville Middle School’s Lady Yellow Jacket team ended their season in the Smoky Mountain Conference championship game against Cherokee.
(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Sophomore Lila Payne works between a pair of defenders and puts up a shot.

(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Sophomore Lila Payne works between a pair of defenders and puts up a shot.

Hayesville downs Devils

News Staff
Thursday, February 6, 2020
The Lady Yellow Jackets have taken their fans on a ride this season. Hayesville has made a habit of surpassing expectations against quality opponents. That trend continued Friday, Jan. 31 when the Lady Jackets travelled to Swain County to face the Lady Maroon Devils.