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(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Mallory Peck chases down a Lady Wildcat for a steal in Hayesville’s impressive win.

(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Mallory Peck chases down a Lady Wildcat for a steal in Hayesville’s impressive win.

Lady Jackets crush Andrews

Travis Dockery
Thursday, November 7, 2019
One game is in the books for Lady Jacket basketball team from Hayesville Middle School. The Lady Jackets started the season by hosting Andrews Monday, Nov. 4. It was apparent early that Hayesville was the dominant team and the Lady Jackets got in the win column wth a 44-11 victory.
Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress Dalson Stanley takes to the air to avoid a possible late hit penalty.

Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress Dalson Stanley takes to the air to avoid a possible late hit penalty.

Jackets too tough for Tigers

Travis Dockery
Thursday, November 7, 2019
For the first time in 12 years the Hayesville Yellow Jacket varsity football team has seven victories. The latest win came Friday, Nov. 1 in Rosman against the Tigers. Hayesville scored early and often on their way to a dominating 35-10 victory.

Rosman ends Lady Jackets’ season

Travis Dockery
Thursday, October 31, 2019
After being eliminated from the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament, Hayesville’s varsity volleyball team awaited playoff seedings and schedules. When the information was released, the Lady Jackets found themselves a 17 seed and matched-up with 16 seed Rosman in the first round. On Saturday, Oct.

Cheerleaders shine at Jamboree

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Bronze medals hang around the necks of the third place Pee Wee cheerleaders.  On the roster this year is Reagan Earles, Skyler Fuller, Diamond Herrera, Raygan Hughes, Becca Killian, Alex Patterson, Emma Rogers, Grayson Shook, Finley Taylor and Briella White.
(Darleen Hatherly • Submitted) The Lady Jackets celebrate their conference championship. From left, coach Zach Moss, Allison Thomas, Caroline Burch, Kaysen Krieger, Emily Shook, Cecelia Jones, Lila Roberts and Meadow Rose

(Darleen Hatherly • Submitted) The Lady Jackets celebrate their conference championship. From left, coach Zach Moss, Allison Thomas, Caroline Burch, Kaysen Krieger, Emily Shook, Cecelia Jones, Lila Roberts and Meadow Rose

Lady Jackets are SMC champs

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2019
On Wednesday, Oct. 23 Hayesville High’s cross country teams ran at the Smoky Mountain Conference championships in Cherokee. The Hayesville men went into the meet ranked third in the state  just behind Lincoln Charter and Murphy High. The Lady Jackets entered the meet ranked fifth in the state.
(Karen Dudley • Submitted) Hayesville’s men’s soccer team celebrate their SMC championship after their win over Swain. First row, from left, Connor Rexroad and Kylan Bunch. Second row, Jose Constantino, Je erson Hernandez, Will Gordon, Javier Bustamante, Lee Anderson, Ayeden Richbourg and Blake Owens.Third row, Anthony Ashley, Isaiah Michael, Jacob Rogers, Mason Norris, Jared Welch, Zane Lucksavage, David Green, Ryelan Snowden and Omar Fonceca.

(Karen Dudley • Submitted) Hayesville’s men’s soccer team celebrate their SMC championship after their win over Swain. First row, from left, Connor Rexroad and Kylan Bunch. Second row, Jose Constantino, Je erson Hernandez, Will Gordon, Javier Bustamante, Lee Anderson, Ayeden Richbourg and Blake Owens.Third row, Anthony Ashley, Isaiah Michael, Jacob Rogers, Mason Norris, Jared Welch, Zane Lucksavage, David Green, Ryelan Snowden and Omar Fonceca.

Jackets clench SMC title

Travis Dockery
Thursday, October 31, 2019
The Yellow Jacket soccer team has had quite the sea- son. Scheduling issues kept Hayesville from having any non-conference matches. The Jackets jumped right into conference play and quickly established themselves as a contender for the Smoky Mountain Conference championship.
(Progress photo by Travis Dockery) Junior running back Blake McClure throws a stiff arm in the first steps of an 80-yard run.

(Progress photo by Travis Dockery) Junior running back Blake McClure throws a stiff arm in the first steps of an 80-yard run.

Jackets run past Braves

Travis Dockery
Friday, October 25, 2019
The Hayesville Yellow Jackets exited their tunnel and ran to a soggy field at Frank R. Long stadium Friday, Oct. 25.  The game against Cherokee was delayed slightly due to a traffic back-up which slowed the Braves' trip.

Middle school wins SMC championship

Travis Dockery
Thursday, October 24, 2019
The season ended in a big way for the Hayesville Middle School cross country team. Runners clad in black and Vegas gold competed in the Smoky Mountain Conference championship meet in Cherokee Wednesday, Oct. 16.
(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) Sydney Patterson barely skims the net with a push against Cherokee. Hayesville won the match 2-0.

(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) Sydney Patterson barely skims the net with a push against Cherokee. Hayesville won the match 2-0.

Robbinsville eliminates Lady Jackets

Travis Dockery
Thursday, October 24, 2019
It's a crucial time of the season for the varsity Lady Yellow Jacket volleyball team. Over the past week Hayesville has transitioned from regular to post-season play. The Lady Jackets finished their regular season in The Hive with a 2-0 win over Cherokee Thursday, Oct. 17. On Monday, Oct.