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(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Emma Ashe spots an opportunity to go for the steal in Hayesville’s win over the Lady Bulldogs.

(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Emma Ashe spots an opportunity to go for the steal in Hayesville’s win over the Lady Bulldogs.

Hayesville takes down rival

Travis Dockery
Thursday, November 21, 2019
The Lady Yellow Jacket basketball team welcomed Murphy to Hayesville Middle School Monday, Nov. 18 for the third game of the season. Hayesville coach Tammy Dills and her team had a full week to prepare for the game and the extra work paid off.
(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Hayesville’s defense struggles to contain Albemarle’s Julius Smith during Friday’s playoff game.

(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Hayesville’s defense struggles to contain Albemarle’s Julius Smith during Friday’s playoff game.

Bulldogs bounce the Jackets

Travis Dockery
Friday, November 15, 2019
For the first time in 12 years, the varsity Yellow Jacket football team played host to a first-round playoff game. Hayesville faced off with the Albemarle High School Bulldogs Friday, Nov. 15. The Jackets entered the playoffs with a record of 7-4 and Albemarle wrapped up the regular season at 4-7.
(Travis Dockery • Clay County) Progress Lee Anderson tries to protect the ball and advance toward the goal against Queen’s Grant.

(Travis Dockery • Clay County) Progress Lee Anderson tries to protect the ball and advance toward the goal against Queen’s Grant.

Season over for Jacket soccer

Travis Dockery
Thursday, November 14, 2019
A history making soccer season has come to an end for the Hayesville Yellow Jackets. On Saturday, Nov. 9 Hayesville hosted Queen’s Grant in round two of the state playoffs. After receiving a bye in the opening round, the Jackets were favored to take down the Stallions.

Hayesville teams finish in top 10

Travis Dockery
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Hayesville cross country athletes hit the trail for the final time of the season Saturday, Nov. 9.  Seven  runners from the men’s team and seven from the women’s team competed in the state championship meet held in Kernersville, N.C.

Former Jacket now world champ

Travis Dockery
Thursday, November 14, 2019
The 2019 Scottish Masters Athletics Heavy Events World Championship, often referred to as the Highland Games, was dominated by a former Hayesville High athlete.  Clay County native Randy McClure competed in nine events during the championship games held in Tucson, Ariz. Nov. 2-3.
(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Tyler Anderson catches a pass and heads to the end zone for a Yellow Jacket touchdown.

(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Tyler Anderson catches a pass and heads to the end zone for a Yellow Jacket touchdown.

Swain stops the Jackets 49-28

Travis Dockery
Friday, November 8, 2019
The 7-3 varsity Hayesville Yellow Jacket football team took to the field for the final game of the regular season Friday, Nov. 9 as they hosted the Swain County Maroon Devils. Both teams entered the game with a 3-2 record in the Smoky Mountain Conference and tied for the third place.
(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Things get physical as Seth Leek tries to create space Thursday.

(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Things get physical as Seth Leek tries to create space Thursday.

HMS Yellow Jackets stumble

Travis Dockery
Friday, November 8, 2019
Hayesville Middle School boy’s basketball team hit the road Thursday, Nov.7 for their second game of the season. The Yellow Jackets survived a scare in their season-opener with a 3 point win over Andrews but could not defend the offensive attack of Hiwassee Dam/Ranger to improve their win-record.
(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Mallory Peck fights for the ball as the Lady Jackets fight for a win.

(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Mallory Peck fights for the ball as the Lady Jackets fight for a win.

Win number two for Lady Jackets

News Staff
Friday, November 8, 2019
On Thursday, Nov. 8 the Lady Yellow Jacket basketball team from Hayesville Middle School traveled to Cherokee County to face the combined team of Hiwassee Dam/Ranger. After their season-opening win earlier in the week, the Lady Jackets hoped to keep the success rolling.
(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Asher Brown, left, and Jacob McClure seal off the lane in Hayesville’s season-opening win.

(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Asher Brown, left, and Jacob McClure seal off the lane in Hayesville’s season-opening win.

Jackets hold on for victory

Travis Dockery
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Taylor McClure turns and drives to the basket against Andrews.  Basketball season got underway for Hayesville Middle School Monday, Nov. 4 when they hosted Andrews. After a thrilling four quarters of round ball, the Jackets were victorious 36-33.