Yellow Jackets

(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) 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.
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.

Superintendent Cole is on the job

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, November 7, 2019
He has only officially been on the job since Friday, Nov. 1, but Clay County Schools Superintendent Dale Cole sat down for an interview Monday, Nov. 4. He shared his insights about being a school administrator and educator, as well as a coach.
(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.
(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.

JV Lady Jackets struggle in SMC games

Travis Dockery
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
It was a tough week for Hayesville’s JV volleyball squad. The Lady Jackets were on the road Tuesday, Oct.1 when they dropped a match to Robbinsville 2-0. The road woes continued Thursday, Oct. 3 when the Lady Tigers of Rosman defended their home court with a 2-0 win over Hayesville.