MURPHY, N.C. — The Murphy Bulldogs sent their home crowd home happy Friday night with a commanding 50–7 victory over the visiting Hayesville Yellow Jackets in a Smoky Mountain Conference football matchup. Murphy (7–2) controlled the game from start to finish, overwhelming Hayesville on both sides of the ball. The Bulldogs’ balanced attack and stout defense helped them earn their seventh win of the season and build momentum heading into their next matchup. The Bulldogs will t

CHEROKEE, N.C. — The Hayesville Lady Yellow Jackets saw their strong volleyball season come to an end Thursday night, falling 3-0 to the Cherokee Lady Braves in the third round of the NCHSAA 1A state tournament. It marked the fourth meeting this season between the two Smoky Mountain Conference rivals, with Cherokee claiming victory each time. Despite the loss, Hayesville finishes its campaign with an impressive 26-5 record. The Lady Jackets captured a midseason tournament ch

HAYESVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 22, 2025)  — Hayesville’s struggles continued Wednesday as the Yellow Jackets fell 4-2 to Swain County, marking their fourth consecutive defeat. The loss dropped Hayesville to 4-7-1 on the season, while Swain County snapped a five-match skid to improve to 3-11-2. Despite showing flashes of offense, Hayesville couldn’t keep pace with the Maroon Devils, who capitalized on key opportunities to secure the win. Hayesville will look to rebound Monday when it

HAYESVILLE, N.C. - The Hayesville Lady Yellow Jackets kept their postseason momentum rolling Tuesday night with a straight-sets win over Smoky Mountain Conference rival Swain County in the second round of the NCHSAA 2A state championship tournament. Hayesville, which earned a first-round bye thanks to an impressive regular season, had to hunker down on their home court to take care of a strong Lady Maroon Devils team. The victory was a repeat performance from just a week ear

HAYESVILLE, N.C. — Hayesville’s struggles continued Monday night as the Yellow Jackets fell 1-0 to Blue Ridge Early College, marking their third consecutive defeat. The Yellow Jackets came close to ending their skid but were unable to find the net against the Bobcats, who avenged a 2-0 loss from earlier in the season. With the defeat, Hayesville dropped to 4-6-1 overall. Blue Ridge Early College improved to 6-6-1 with the win. Hayesville will look to bounce back Wednesday, Oc

HAYESVILLE, N.C. — The North Carolina High School Athletic Association released the Class 2A state volleyball playoff brackets this week, and two Smoky Mountain Conference rivals — Hayesville and Murphy — are both set to represent the conference on the postseason stage. Hayesville (25-4)  earned the No. 5 seed in the 2A West bracket after a strong regular season that included a runner-up finish in conference play. The Yellow Jackets received a first-round bye and will face th

HAYESVILLE, N.C. — The Hayesville Yellow Jackets kept their winning streak alive Tuesday night, defeating Swain County 3-0 in the Smoky Mountain Conference volleyball tournament at Hayesville High School. The victory marked Hayesville’s 11th straight win and their third sweep of the Maroon Devils this season. Despite the 3-0 result, the match was tightly contested, with the Jackets having to dig deep to close out each set. Hayesville took the first 25-21 before edging Swain C

HAYESVILLE, N.C. — The Hayesville Yellow Jackets couldn’t turn the tables on Summit Charter Monday night, falling 4-0 to the Bears in a varsity soccer matchup at Hayesville High School. The loss marked the second straight defeat for Hayesville, who also dropped their first meeting with Summit earlier in the season. The Bears controlled the pace throughout, capitalizing on scoring chances and maintaining steady defensive pressure to secure the shutout victory. With the loss,

HAYESVILLE, N.C.  — The Hayesville Lady Yellow Jackets opened the Smoky Mountain Conference volleyball tournament in dominant fashion Monday night, sweeping Rosman 3-0 in front of their home crowd. Hayesville controlled the match from start to finish, winning by set scores of 25-20, 25-13 and 25-9. The Lady Jackets’ strong serves and consistent offensive pressure kept the Lady Tigers on the defensive throughout the contest. With the victory, Hayesville advances to the second

Coach McClure with his granddaughter Kylynn Taylor at the induction ceremony. HAYESVILLE, N.C. — Former Hayesville High School girls’ basketball coach Darryl McClure was inducted Sunday, Oct. 12, into the Western North Carolina Hall of Fame, honoring a career that built one of the region’s most remarkable dynasties. McClure led the Yellow Jackets to six consecutive 1-A state championships from 1988 to 1993, a run that cemented his teams among the most dominant in North Carol

Staff Report Hayesville, NC After an impressive 37-point performance the previous week, the Hayesville Yellow Jackets couldn’t replicate...

HAYESVILLE, N.C.  — Hayesville wrapped up its regular season with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Murphy in a Smoky Mountain Conference...

ANDREWS, N.C. —  Hayesville’s strong finish carried the Lady Yellow Jackets past Andrews 3–1 on Tuesday night in a Smoky Mountain...

HAYESVILLE, N.C. — The Hayesville High School varsity football team secured a 37-28 victory over Cherokee in a home Smoky Mountain...

ROBBINSVILLE N.C. — Oscar Page surged to victory in the boys 5000-meter run at the Smoky Mountain Conference cross country meet held at...

HAYESVILLE, N.C. — Hayesville kept its dominance over rival Andrews intact with a 3-1 victory Wednesday night, improving to 4-3-1 on...

HAYESVILLE, N.C. — The Murphy High School varsity soccer team continued its dominant run in conference play, defeating Hayesville 2-0 in...

HAYESVILLE, N.C. — The Hayesville Yellow Jackets unleashed a season-high 54 points to dominate the Rosman Tigers 54-14 on Friday night....

CASHIERS, N.C. — The Hayesville varsity volleyball team showcased their prowess on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, defeating the Summit...

HAYESVILLE, N.C. — In a home match for the Yellow Jackets, Hayesville and the Swain County Maroon Devils played out a 0-0 draw on...