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JV Yellow Jacket Grayson Marr out-runs his opponent for a touchdown during Friday’s game.

JV Yellow Jacket Grayson Marr out-runs his opponent for a touchdown during Friday’s game.

JV Jackets pound Knights

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Thursday, September 18, 2025
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   The forecast remains sunny for Hayesville football and the present is pretty doggone bright.
Bonnie Shore, Janean Yankowskas and Linda Robinson enjoy a day of golf.

Bonnie Shore, Janean Yankowskas and Linda Robinson enjoy a day of golf.

Ladies golf league have a play date

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Thursday, September 18, 2025
Article Submitted   Tuesday, Sept. 9 had a touch of fall in the air and we were grateful to have our jackets as the round began. The sun came out and a light breeze was blowing. We didn’t hear a single crow from the hole No. two rooster, so he must have been sleeping in on a cool morning.
Stecoah Valley Center Board Chair Board Rick Davis presented Patriot Day Pickleball Tournament winners Randy and Shelley Conklin with pickles, pickleballs and Appalachian Roadshow tickets. Also pictured was Karen McCracken, Stecoah Valley Center Program Director and tournament organizer.

Stecoah Valley Center Board Chair Board Rick Davis presented Patriot Day Pickleball Tournament winners Randy and Shelley Conklin with pickles, pickleballs and Appalachian Roadshow tickets. Also pictured was Karen McCracken, Stecoah Valley Center Program Director and tournament organizer.

Conklin’s wins Patriot Day Pickleball Tournament

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Thursday, September 18, 2025
By Karen McCracken Guest Writer   Many bad things happened on Sept. 11, 2001 but some good things happened also. Strangers became allies, realizing we needed each other to make it through. Patriot Day is about overcoming evil with good.

Morrow wins bass tournament

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Thursday, September 18, 2025
By Joe Davenport Guest Writer   Luke Morrow was the winner of the Hiawassee River Bass Club September tournament on Lake Hiawassee. Here's how the other top anglers fared: First - Luke Morrow - five fish - 15.46 pound. Second - Barry Hoffman - five fish - 13.39 pound.
Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Talk about creating a hole. Hayesville linemen Will Brown, No. 56, Matt Gorham, No. 55, Wyatt James, No. 74, Jonathan Godinz, No. 71 and Brendon Collins, No. 51, punish Copper Basin's trenchmen as Tre Graves, No. 6, explodes through the opening.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Talk about creating a hole. Hayesville linemen Will Brown, No. 56, Matt Gorham, No. 55, Wyatt James, No. 74, Jonathan Godinz, No. 71 and Brendon Collins, No. 51, punish Copper Basin's trenchmen as Tre Graves, No. 6, explodes through the opening.

Line shines as Jackets skin Cougars, 41-8

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Three weeks ago, Hayesville had the unpleasant experience of being cannon fodder for Asheville South.  Last week, the Yellow Jackets enjoyed being the cannon. A great big cannon.
Callie Long • Clay County Progress Reese Segars, No.11, with a fearless dive in an attempt to keep the ball.

Callie Long • Clay County Progress Reese Segars, No.11, with a fearless dive in an attempt to keep the ball.

Lady Jackets dominate Rosman

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
By Callie Long  Sports Writer   The Hayesville High School Lady Jacket volleyball team delivered an excellent performance on Thursday, Sept. 4 securing a win against Rosman High School. The match, played on Hayesville's home court, was marked by strategic plays and impressive teamwork.
Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville quarterback Luke Buckner, No. 1, tries to free himself so he can grab a fumbled football.

Gary Corsair • Clay County Progress Hayesville quarterback Luke Buckner, No. 1, tries to free himself so he can grab a fumbled football.

Bulldogs break Jackets’ heart

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
By Gary Corsair Sports Writer   Hayesville’s JV was atop the world for 30 glorious seconds midway through the fourth quarter Thursday before Murphy turned glory to agony in the final seconds at Frank R. Long Memorial Stadium.
Photo–Dean Curlee David Payne of Hiwassee Dam drives at Tri-County Racetrack in Brasstown on Sept. 1.

Photo–Dean Curlee David Payne of Hiwassee Dam drives at Tri-County Racetrack in Brasstown on Sept. 1.

Tri-County hosts memorial race

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
By Cannon Crompton sports@cherokeescout.com   Local drivers spent their Labor Day at Tri-County Racetrack in Brasstown. They hosted the C.T. Barnett memorial race on Sept. 1 where local multiple local drivers won their division.

Local athlete excels in Special Olympics

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
By Katie McGhee Guest Writer   Three Special Olympics North Carolina golf athletes competed in the 2025 Special Olympics North America Golf Championship at Penn National Golf Club and Inn in Fayetteville, Penn. including an athlete from Clay County.  The event was held Aug. 25-28.

Jackets celebrate win

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Thursday, September 4, 2025
Hayesville assistant coach Kenneth Dockery leaps into the arms of Rayland Martinez after Martinez and his teammates stopped Enka at the goal line with :43.7 to preserve Hayesville's 21-20 victory. Brendon Collins, No. 51, waits for his hug.