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...

MURPHY, N.C. — The Bulldog XC Open, held Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Murphy High School track, showcased fierce competition among high...

HAYESVILLE, N.C. — The Hayesville Yellow Jacket football team fell 29-10 to Robbinsville in a road Smoky Mountain Conference game on...

HAYESVILLE, N.C. — The Hayesville Yellowjackets delivered a commanding performance, dismantling the Tri-County Jaguars 5-0 in a...

HAYESVILLE, N.C. — The Hayesville Lady Yellow Jackets continued their dominant run in the 2025 volleyball season, securing a decisive...

HAYESVILLE, N.C. — The Hayesville High School varsity soccer team secured a 2-0 victory over Blue Ridge Early College in a home...