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(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) Lee Anderson races through a gap in Blue Ridge’s defense.

(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) Lee Anderson races through a gap in Blue Ridge’s defense.

Jackets now ranked in top 10

Travis Dockery
Thursday, October 24, 2019
The varsity Yellow Jacket soccer team is having a memorabe season to say the least. Hayesville improved its win total in the latest Smoky Mountain Conference matches. On Wednesday, Oct. 16 the Jackets successfully defended their home pitch against Murphy by the final of 4-0.
(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Quarterback Hayden McClure is careful to stay inbounds during a run.

(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Quarterback Hayden McClure is careful to stay inbounds during a run.

Jackets survive for win over Andrews

Travis Dockery
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Fans at Frank R. Long Stadium got a free stress test Friday, Oct. 18 when the Yellow Jackets hosted Andrews. After the teams swapped scores early, defenses took over late as drama continued to build.
(Submitted • Catamount Sports) Tyrie Adams runs away from defenders. Adams accounted for nearly 300 yards of offense and two touchdowns.

(Submitted • Catamount Sports) Tyrie Adams runs away from defenders. Adams accounted for nearly 300 yards of offense and two touchdowns.

Catamounts fall to Citadel

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2019
  Trailing by 25 points, Western Carolina rallied back to within two scores early in the second half at The Citadel on Saturday afternoon.
(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) Emma Shook handles a pass and turns it into a potential assist against Hiwassee Dam.

(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) Emma Shook handles a pass and turns it into a potential assist against Hiwassee Dam.

JV volleyball is on a roll

Travis Dockery
Thursday, October 17, 2019
The Lady Yellow Jacket JV volleyball team picked up two big wins last week. Hayesville opened the week in Swain County Tuesday, Oct. 8 with a 2-0 win. That was followed up by a 2-0 Lady Jacket win Thursday, Oct. 10 over Hiwassee Dam.
The tournament’s top performers take pause for recognition. From left, Senior winner Skip Goley, Senior runner-up, Steve Crayton, Championship winner Marvin Davenport and Championship runner up Matt Rogers.

The tournament’s top performers take pause for recognition. From left, Senior winner Skip Goley, Senior runner-up, Steve Crayton, Championship winner Marvin Davenport and Championship runner up Matt Rogers.

Davenport repeats as champ

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Chatuge Shores Golf Course held its members’ only 2019 club championship Oct. 12-13. with 36 holes for two divisions. The Championship Flight was played from the blue tees and the Senior Championship was played from the gold tees each in accordance with all United States Golf Association rules.
(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) Jena Baldwin pushes the ball just over the finger tips of Hiwassee Dam’s net defender.

(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) Jena Baldwin pushes the ball just over the finger tips of Hiwassee Dam’s net defender.

Lady Jackets defend home court

Travis Dockery
Thursday, October 17, 2019
With the regular season winding down, the varsity volleyball team from Hayesville High faced a pair of opponents, looking to improve their record. On Tuesday, Oct. 8 the Lady Yellow Jackets swarmed into Swain County to face the Lady Devils. Swain managed to win the marathon, five-set match 3-2.

Braves shutdown Jackets

Travis Dockery
Thursday, October 17, 2019
After a promising start to the season with a blowout win over Rosman, Hayesville’s JV football team has suffered through a losing streak. The Yellow Jackets made the journey to Cherokee Thursday, Oct. 10 to face the Braves in hopes of returning to the win column.
(Submitted • Clay County Progress) From left, Macy Dupriest, Emma Ashe, Raelynn Wood, MadaLynn Murray and Leah Thomas are smiles after winning their meet in Robinsville.

(Submitted • Clay County Progress) From left, Macy Dupriest, Emma Ashe, Raelynn Wood, MadaLynn Murray and Leah Thomas are smiles after winning their meet in Robinsville.

HMS wins again

Travis Dockery
Thursday, October 17, 2019
The cross country teams from Hayesville Middle School have had a strong season. On Tuesday, Oct. 8 Hayesville runners journeyed to Robbinsville to compete with Smoky Mountain Conference foes. Once again the Lady Jackets stood atop the podium with a victory.
(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Quarterback Hayden McClure ping-pongs off of several defenders in search of points.

(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Quarterback Hayden McClure ping-pongs off of several defenders in search of points.

Jackets fall in rivalry game

Travis Dockery
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Hayesville’s varsity football team had a tall task before them Friday, Oct. 11 as they faced the defending state champions in Murphy.
(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) “Big Sexy” Brandon Overton proudly shows of his reward for winning the 16th Tarheel 50 at Tri County Racetrack.

(Travis Dockery • Clay County Progress) “Big Sexy” Brandon Overton proudly shows of his reward for winning the 16th Tarheel 50 at Tri County Racetrack.

Brandon Overton tames Tri County

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Brandon Overton added his name to the prestigious list of winners of the Tarheel 50 as he dominated the 53-lapper earning him $10,053 for the victory Friday, Oct. 11 at Tri County Racetrack in Brasstown.