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(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.
(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.
(Photo by Kevin Hensley) Quarter back Hayden McClure scrambles as he looks for an open receiver.

(Photo by Kevin Hensley) Quarter back Hayden McClure scrambles as he looks for an open receiver.

Jackets lose to Knights

Travis Dockery
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
It was a tough start to the Smoky Mountain Conference portion of the schedule for the varsity Yellow Jacket football team. Hayesville travelled to Robbinsville Friday, Oct. 4 to take on the undefeated Black Knights.