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HMS Jackets topple rival

Travis Dockery
Thursday, January 9, 2020
After a few weeks away from the court, the Hayesville Middle School’s Yellow Jacket basketball team returned to action Wednesday, Jan. 8. The Jackets weren’t able to ease back into the season as they hosted the rival Indians from Towns County.
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Lady Jackets defeat Towns by 30

Travis Dockery
Thursday, January 9, 2020
The Lady Yellow Jacket basketball team from Hayesville Middle School opened the 2020 portion of their schedule with a home game against Towns County Wednesday, Jan. 8. Hayesville established dominance early in the game and held on to the lead through four quarters to pick up the 52-29 win.
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Trio of 20-Point Scorers Lift Catamounts Over VMI

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Lexington, Va.- Senior Carlos Dotson, redshirt junior Mason Faulkner, and junior Matt Halvorsen each finished with 20 points as Western Carolina secured a 97-85 victory over VMI in Southern Conference action on Wednesday night at Cameron Hall.
Photo courtesy of YHC Athletics/S and S Pix

Photo courtesy of YHC Athletics/S and S Pix

Mountain Lions eclipse century mark in 102-95 win over Clayton State

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2020
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. | Brian Harper scored 27 points to lead six players in double figures as the Young Harris College men's basketball team defeated Clayton State University 102-95 in a Peach Belt Conference contest Wednesday (Jan. 8) evening at the YHC Basketball Arena.
(Kelli Graves * Clay County Progress) Jake McTaggart leaves an Eagle in his wake as he rumbled up the floor.

(Kelli Graves * Clay County Progress) Jake McTaggart leaves an Eagle in his wake as he rumbled up the floor.

Hayesville dominant in win over Eagles

Travis Dockery
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
For the third time in four days the varsity Yellow Jacket basketball team saw action as they travelled to Hiwassee Dam Tuesday, Jan. 7. Hayesville entered the game as the favorite to win, but with a huge showdown with Andrews looming, some wondered if the Jackets would look past the Eagles.
(Photo from catamountsports.com) Matt Rhule served as an assistant under former head coach Kent Briggs from 2002-05

(Photo from catamountsports.com) Matt Rhule served as an assistant under former head coach Kent Briggs from 2002-05

Former WCU Football Assistant Named Head Coach of Carolina Panthers

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Cullowhee, N.C. – Former Western Carolina assistant coach Matt Rhule (2002-05) has been dubbed the next head coach of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers, it was officially announced Tuesday afternoon.
(Kelli Graves * Clay County Progress) Breanna Foster goes for the ball during Hayesville's win over a strong Hiwassee Dam team.

(Kelli Graves * Clay County Progress) Breanna Foster goes for the ball during Hayesville's win over a strong Hiwassee Dam team.

Patterson leads Lady Jackets past Hiwassee Dam

Travis Dockery
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Hayesville's varsity Lady Yellow Jacket basketball team travelled to Cherokee County Tuesday, Jan.7 to take on Hiwassee Dam. A favorite to win the Little Smoky Mountain Conference every season, the Lady Eagles are always a tough opponent for Hayesville.
Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress Kolbe Ashe draws defenders in then feeds a pass to an awaiting, open Yellow Jacket.

Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress Kolbe Ashe draws defenders in then feeds a pass to an awaiting, open Yellow Jacket.

Yellow Jackets pull away from Highlanders

Travis Dockery
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Hayesville’s shooting problems were evident in the first quarter against Highlands. The Jackets got open shots but couldn’t get them to fall. Brady Shook had the early hot hand for the home team, totaling 6 first-quarter points which helped Hayesville build a 12-7 lead by quarter’s end.
(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Annie Brooks looks for an open passing lane against Highlands.

(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Annie Brooks looks for an open passing lane against Highlands.

Hayesville outlasts Highlands

News Staff
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Against Highlands, Hayesville’s offense was ice cold to start the game. After scoring the first bucket of the game, the Lady Jackets gave up 10 unanswered points to trail 10-2 after the first quarter. Hayesville flipped the switch in the second quarter, going on a 15-0 run to build a 17-10 lead.