Press Release The Jackets came out quickly in the first quarter jumping out to a 16-6 lead. The Yellow Jackets defense created 5 first quarter turnovers which led to multiple transition baskets. Leaving the locker room at halftime with a 26-14 lead, the Jackets put together their best quarter in the third. They would outscore Murphy 20-6 to increase their lead to 26 points after 3. When the final buzzer sounded, the HMS Mens basketball team secured their fifth victory on th

Staff Report Mountain Buzz The Hayesville Yellow Jackets saw their playoff run come to an end Friday night, November 14, as they fell to the East Wilkes Cardinals 44–7 in the second round of the NCHSAA state tournament. The game was played on the road at East Wilkes High School, and despite the lopsided final score, the loss doesn’t overshadow the strong year Hayesville put together. Coming off a thrilling 41-point offensive performance the week before, the Yellow Jackets ent

Press Release The Hayesville Middle School Men’s Basketball team improved to 4-0 on the season after picking up a 63-19 road win at Swain. Swain got the scoring started, taking a 2-0 lead before the Jackets went on a 12-0 run. Balanced scoring and relentless defense led Hayesville to a 26-6 lead after the first quarter. The halftime score was 45-8. The Jackets only turned the ball over a handful of times through 3 quarters and dominated on the boards, outrebounding Swain 34-9

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

Press Release The Jackets never trailed in their 57-30 victory on Thursday, November 6th. Hayesville took a 30-14 lead into half. With the score 34-19, Hayesville went on a 17 point run to put the game away. The third quarter was the best for Hayesville outscoring the Tigers 19-5. All 13 players contributed in the win, with 10 different players scoring. Twelve different players grabbed a rebound, dominating the boards 39-19. The Yellow Jacket defense held Rosman to 24% shooti

Press Release Monday, November 3rd, the Hayesville Middle School Men’s Basketball team traveled to Robbinsville to kick off their 2025-2026 season. Facing off verse an experienced Black Knight team returning most of their roster from the previous season, the Jackets quickly set the tone with their tenacious defense. After the Jackets jumped out to a 12-3 lead, the Black Knights quickly burned their first time out hoping to slow the pace and establish some momentum on offense.

HAYESVILLE, N.C. — The Hayesville Yellow Jackets opened the NCHSAA state championship tournament on a high note Tuesday night, defeating Eno River Academy 2-1 at home. The win improves Hayesville’s record to 6-8-1 and propels the Yellow Jackets into the second round, where they’ll look to keep their postseason momentum rolling. Hayesville wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, striking twice in the first half to take a 2-1 lead into the break. From there, the Yellow Jacke

The Hayesville Yellow Jackets traveled to Murphy on Saturday, Nov. 1, hoping to turn the tables on the Bulldogs after a tough loss earlier this season. Unfortunately, history repeated itself, and Hayesville fell 2-0 to Murphy. The Yellow Jackets struggled to find the back of the net, and a yellow card for standout player Hayden Hunt seemed to limit the team’s aggressiveness at key moments. Despite their efforts, Hayesville was unable to break through the Bulldogs’ defense. Th

Photo by Coach Zach Moss The Hayesville Yellow Jacket boys cross country team wrapped up their 2025 season with an impressive showing at the NCHSAA 2A State Championship, held October 31–November 1 at the Ivey Redmon Sports Complex in Kernersville. Competing against the best small-school runners in North Carolina, the Jackets finished 8th overall out of 18 qualifying teams — a strong result for a program that continues to build its reputation among the state’s elite. Leading

HAYESVILLE, N.C. —  After suffering a lopsided loss to Murphy last week, the Hayesville Yellow Jackets came out determined to flip the script Friday night — and they did just that. Behind a punishing ground game, Hayesville cruised to a 55-14 victory over Smoky Mountain Conference rival Andrews at home. The 41-point margin marked the Yellow Jackets’ largest win of the season, improving their record to 6-4 overall. Senior running back Tre Graves led the charge with a monster p

HAYESVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 28, 2025)  — Hayesville High School’s junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams presented a donation Tuesday to local resident Teresa Moss Lockaby, showing their support in her fight against breast cancer. The funds were raised during the teams’ recent Pink Out Night  game against Robbinsville, an annual event that promotes breast cancer awareness. Players, coaches and fans wore pink and contributed through donations and other activities during the ma

BRYSON CITY, N.C. — Hayesville High School’s cross country team turned in strong performances Saturday at the NCHSAA 2A Western Regional Championship in Bryson City, highlighted by senior Raelynn Wood’s 13th-place finish  in the girls’ 5,000-meter run. Wood clocked a time of 21:28.00 , leading the Lady Yellow Jackets and narrowly missing a top-10 finish in a competitive field. Her performance capped a consistent season for the veteran runner, who has paced Hayesville in nearl

BRYSON CITY, N.C. — The Hayesville High School boys cross country team turned in a strong performance Saturday, finishing fourth overall at the NCHSAA 2A Western Regional Championship meet in Bryson City. The Yellow Jackets tallied 108 points with a tight 47-second spread between their top five runners, securing a trip to the state meet. Corvian Community School won the regional title with 61 points, followed by Christ the King Catholic School (71) and Community School of Dav

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