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(Kelli Graves / Clay County Progress) Lila Payne breaks free and heads to towards the basket against Towns County.

(Kelli Graves / Clay County Progress) Lila Payne breaks free and heads to towards the basket against Towns County.

Lady Jackets Survive Scare

Travis Dockery
Friday, December 27, 2019
HIAWASSEE, GA — After falling to Hokes Bluff, AL 53-46 in the opening round of the Battle of the States tournament, the Lady Yellow Jackets returned to Towns County Friday, Dec. 27th to take on the host team in the consolation bracket. Towns County lost to Polk County, Tenn.
(Photo by Kelli Graves / Clay County Progress) Junior Blake McClure fights for the ball in the first round of the Battle of the States tournament.

(Photo by Kelli Graves / Clay County Progress) Junior Blake McClure fights for the ball in the first round of the Battle of the States tournament.

McTaggart leads Jackets to Semifinals

Travis Dockery
Thursday, December 26, 2019
 The Hayesville Yellow Jackets opened the annual Battle of the States Christmas tournament against the Wildcats of Polk County, Tenn. at Towns County High Thursday, Dec. 26. Hayesville entered the game 5-1 while Polk County were winners of their lone game coming into the tournament.
(Photo by Kelli Graves / Clay County Progress) Lila Payne and Breanna Burnette try to trap a Lady Eagle.

(Photo by Kelli Graves / Clay County Progress) Lila Payne and Breanna Burnette try to trap a Lady Eagle.

Lady Jackets struggle in first round

Travis Dockery
Thursday, December 26, 2019
HIAWASSEE, GA. — Hayesville's varsity Lady Yellow Jacket team made the familiar trip across Lake Chatuge Thursday, Dec. 26 for the first day of the annual Battle of the States basketball tournament held at Towns County High School in Hiawassee, GA.
Photo by Kelli Graves / Clay County Progress: Lady Jackets pair off with Robbinsville while orchestrating a rally.

Photo by Kelli Graves / Clay County Progress: Lady Jackets pair off with Robbinsville while orchestrating a rally.

Eight Jackets are enough

News Staff
Saturday, December 21, 2019
HAYESVILLE — Jade Patterson scored 6 of her team's 14 overtime points as Hayesville's Lady Yellow Jackets proved that eight are enough in a 66-60 victory on the home floor over previously undefeated Robbinsville Friday night.
Photo by Kelli Graves / Clay County Progress: Mark Cothren floats in the lane for a jumper against Robbinsville.

Photo by Kelli Graves / Clay County Progress: Mark Cothren floats in the lane for a jumper against Robbinsville.

Hayesville outlasts Robbinsville

Travis Dockery
Friday, December 20, 2019
This free article made possible by WKRK   "I really don't know what to expect with this team," Hayesville coach Mike Cottrell said speaking of Robbinsville during warm-ups. After an emotional win over Murphy the previous night, the Jackets took to the floor to host the Black Knights.
Photo by Kelli Graves / Clay County Progress

Photo by Kelli Graves / Clay County Progress

Heartbreak in The Hive

Travis Dockery
Friday, December 20, 2019
  This free story made possible by WKRK For their final game before taking a break for the Christmas holidays, the JV Yellow Jacket basketball team played host to Robbinsville Friday, Dec. 20. Hayesville fail behind early but climbed back to make the game a nail-biter in the closing second.
Photo by Kelli Graves / Clay County Progress

Photo by Kelli Graves / Clay County Progress

JV Lady Jackets defend home court in big way

Travis Dockery
Friday, December 20, 2019
This free story brought to you by WKRK   For the second day in a row the JV Lady Yellow Jacket basketball team saw action against a Smoky Mountain Conference opponent. After coming up short against Murphy on Thursday, Dec. 19, Hayesville hosted Robbinsville Friday, Dec. 20.
(Kelli Graves * Clay County Progress) Sophomore Kolbe Ashe goes above defenders to get a clear shot at the basket.

(Kelli Graves * Clay County Progress) Sophomore Kolbe Ashe goes above defenders to get a clear shot at the basket.

Hayesville gets comeback win over Dogs

Travis Dockery
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Hayesville's varsity Yellow Jacket basketball team has been on a tear as of late, not only winning games, but doing so in a dominant manner. On Thursday, Dec. 19 the Jackets swarmed into Murphy to take on the rival Bulldogs.
(Kelli Graves * Clay County Progress) Kynnly McClure shoots a pass across the court as Lady Bulldogs give chase.

(Kelli Graves * Clay County Progress) Kynnly McClure shoots a pass across the court as Lady Bulldogs give chase.

Lady Jackets face off with 3-0 Murphy

Travis Dockery
Thursday, December 19, 2019
It was a battle of three-win teams when Hayesville's varsity Lady Yellow Jacket basketball team faced off with the Lady Bulldogs in Murphy Thursday, Dec. 19. Hayesville was coming off a win over Swain County and the Lady Bulldogs entered the game off the heels of a victory over Rosman.
(Kelli Graves * Clay County Progress) Will Englemann tries to evade a Bulldog defender on Thursday.

(Kelli Graves * Clay County Progress) Will Englemann tries to evade a Bulldog defender on Thursday.

Tough night for JV Jackets

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Possessing a two-game winning streak, the JV Yellow Jacket basketball team made the short trip to Murphy Thursday, Dec. 19 to face their main rival in a game that had been postponed earlier in the season. Hayesville was unable to match the Bulldogs scoring ability and suffered the loss, 54-28.