Press Release The Yellow Jackets jumped out to a 36-13 halftime lead. Unselfish play on offense coupled with disciplined defense set the tone for the Yellow Jackets. Hayesville would further pull away with a 14-3 advantage in the third, before closing out the game on a 14-5 run in the fourth. Hayesville dominated on the boards 35-12 and held Andrews to 30% shooting from the floor. Jackets travel to Swain on Thursday, Nov. 13.

By: Staff Report The Mountain Buzz It can be tough to carry regular-season momentum into the playoffs, but the Hayesville Yellow Jackets had no trouble doing just that Friday night. Hayesville dominated from start to finish, cruising by the Highland Tech Rams 41-0 in the opening round of the NCHSAA state playoffs. The Yellow Jackets’ offense was firing on all cylinders, piling up 397 total yards behind standout performances from quarterback Peyton McGaha and running back Tre

By Staff Reports November 7, 2025 The Hayesville Yellow Jacket soccer team saw its playoff run come to an end Thursday night, falling 8–0 to Gray Stone Day in the second round of the NCHSAA 1A State Playoffs. The Jackets faced a tough road challenge against a talented Knights squad, ranked 178th in the state according to MaxPreps. Hayesville entered the matchup ranked 493rd and had to contend not only with a higher-seeded opponent but also a long road trip. . Despite the scor