Hayesville Middle School

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

HMS Yellow Jackets stumble

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.

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) 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.

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.

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.