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Hiwassee Dam Spoils Hayesville's Home Opener
Staff Report The Hiwassee Dam varsity basketball teams made the short trip to Hayesville on Tuesday, Dec. 16, and returned home with a sweep of the Yellow Jackets in a competitive high school basketball doubleheader that featured intensity from start to finish. Varsity action began with the girl's game, where Hiwassee Dam edged Hayesville in a hard-fought contest that set the tone for the night. Both teams played with energy and determination, continuing the competitive rival

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2 days ago1 min read


Hiwassee Dam Piles Up the Points Against Rosman
The Hiwassee Dam Eagles continued to make a loud statement this season, rolling past the Rosman Tigers with a commanding 68–39 victory. It was another dominant showing for the Eagles, who have turned lopsided wins into a trend. With the victory, Hiwassee Dam has now won five games this season by margins of 29 points or more, a testament to both their depth and relentless style of play. The win marked the Eagles’ second straight and improved their overall record to 5–3. Offens

Mountain Buzz
4 days ago1 min read


Eagles Torch Copper Basin With Season-High Outburst
Winning is always satisfying, but doing it with your best offensive showing of the season makes it even sweeter. Hiwassee Dam proved that on Friday night, rolling past the Copper Basin Cougars 71–29 in a dominant performance that never left much doubt. The Eagles were firing on all cylinders from the opening tip, posting their highest point total of the young season and stretching their winning streak over Copper Basin to nine straight games. Whether it was pushing the tempo,

Mountain Buzz
Dec 61 min read


Eagles Could Be a Force in Conference Play
The Hiwassee Dam Eagles boys basketball team has started the 2025–26 season with a 2-1 overall record (.667 winning percentage) through their first three non-conference games. They are currently on a 1-game losing streak and have yet to begin Smoky Mountain 1A/2A conference play (0-0, tied for 4th in the conference). Season Results So Far: Nov 18: vs Copper Basin – W 60–27 Nov 21: vs Macon Early College – W 62–19 Nov 25: @ Andrews – L 50–63 The Eagles have been dominant at ho

Mountain Buzz
Dec 31 min read


Lady Eagles See Mixed Results Early in the Season
The Lady Eagles started the 2025–26 season with a dramatic 2OT loss at home to Copper Basin (59-64) on November 18 but quickly bounced back with a dominant 72-18 victory over Macon Early College three days later. They picked up their first road win on November 25, edging Andrews 60-56 in a close contest. Hiwassee Dam entered December looking to build momentum but suffered a lopsided 33-71 defeat at Copper Basin on December 2 in a rematch of their season opener. Through four g

Mountain Buzz
Dec 31 min read


Lady Eagles Come Up Short in Season Opener Against Copper Basin
Staff Report The Hiwassee Dam girls basketball team opened its season at home Tuesday night but couldn’t hang on late, falling 64–59 to visiting Copper Basin. The Eagles kept the match-up tight throughout and looked poised to start the year with a win, but Copper Basin surged in the closing minutes to avenge a loss from the teams’ last meeting in January. Hiwassee Dam’s offense found its rhythm early, but the Cougars countered with steady scoring and a strong finish to hand t

Mountain Buzz
Nov 191 min read


Hiwassee Dam’s Page Wins Regional Title, Eagles Place Fifth at Western 1A Championship
Bryson City, N.C. — Hiwassee Dam sophomore Oscar Page blazed through the course in 16 minutes, 59.1 seconds to win the individual title at the NCHSAA 1A Western Regional Cross Country Championship on Saturday in Bryson City. Page’s performance led the Eagles to a fifth-place team finish with 104 points , earning them a strong showing among the region’s top 1A programs. Andrews claimed the team championship with 44 points, followed by Robbinsville (57) and NCSSM-Morgant

Mountain Buzz
Oct 271 min read


Lady Eagles' Season Comes to an End
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. — Hiwassee Dam’s postseason run came to an end Tuesday night as the Eagles fell 3-0 to the Leadership Academy Falcons in the second round of the NCHSAA 1A state volleyball championship tournament. The loss halted a three-match winning streak for Hiwassee Dam, which had swept North Stokes in the opening round and battled back from a midseason slump to reach the second round. After a strong start to the tournament, the Eagles couldn’t find the same rhythm ag

Mountain Buzz
Oct 221 min read


Hiwassee Dam Sweeps North Stokes in 1A State Tournament Opener
MURPHY, N.C. — The Hiwassee Dam Eagles kept their postseason alive with a dominant sweep over North Stokes in the opening round of the NCHSAA 1A state volleyball tournament on Saturday. The Eagles defended home court with a 3-0 win, taking the sets 25-23, 25-19 and 25-23. The victory highlighted Hiwassee Dam’s grit in close sets as they closed out each frame with clutch points. With the win, Hiwassee Dam (8-16) advances to face The Leadership Academy (18-7) of Kernersville o

Mountain Buzz
Oct 201 min read


Hiwassee Dam, Andrews Ready for 1A State Volleyball Tournament
HAYESVILLE, N.C. — The Andrews Lady Wildcats and Hiwassee Dam Lady Eagles are set to represent the far western mountains in the opening round of the NCHSAA 1A state volleyball tournament. Andrews (No. 8 seed) earned a first-round bye and will advance automatically to the second round. The Lady Wildcats will face the winner of the match between No. 9 NCSSM-Morganton and No. 24 Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy. That matchup is scheduled for 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18. Meanwhile

Mountain Buzz
Oct 161 min read


Highlands Sweeps Hiwassee Dam in Conference Volleyball Match
Hiwassee Dam, N.C. — Highlands swept Hiwassee Dam 3-0 in a Little Smoky Mountain Conference volleyball match Tuesday night, avenging a...

Mountain Buzz
Oct 81 min read


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

Mountain Buzz
Oct 32 min read


Hiwassee Dam Stumbles in Conference Play, Falls 3-1 to Summit Charter
CASHIERS, N.C. — Hiwassee Dam's strong start couldn't carry the Lady Eagles to victory Tuesday night, as they dropped a 3-1 conference...

Mountain Buzz
Oct 11 min read


Hiwassee Dam Volleyball Rallies to Defeat Fannin County in Five-Set Thriller
MURPHY, N.C. — The Hiwassee Dam varsity volleyball team outlasted Fannin County in a gripping five-set match, securing a 3-2 victory at...

Mountain Buzz
Sep 301 min read


Cherokee Girls, Robbinsville Boys Top Hiwassee Dam Eagles Meet
HIWASSEE DAM, N.C — Cherokee swept the top five spots to claim the girls' team title, while Robbinsville edged Hiwassee Dam for the...

Mountain Buzz
Sep 262 min read


Lady Eagles Push Andrews to the Limit
MURPHY, N.C. — The Hiwassee Dam varsity volleyball team fell short in a hard-fought non-conference match against Andrews on Thursday,...

Mountain Buzz
Sep 261 min read


Copper Basin Sweeps Hiwassee Dam
HIWASSEE DAM, N.C. — The Hiwassee Dam Eagles volleyball team fell short against the Copper Basin Cougars, losing 3-0 in a competitive...

Mountain Buzz
Sep 231 min read


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

Mountain Buzz
Sep 202 min read


Hiwassee Dam Sweeps Blue Ridge Early College
CASHIERS, N.C. — Hiwassee Dam High School's varsity volleyball team defeated Blue Ridge Early College 3-0 on Tuesday, Sept. 16, in...

Mountain Buzz
Sep 171 min read


Lady Eagles Fall to Hayesville at Home
HIWASSEE DAM, N.C. — The Hayesville Lady Yellow Jackets continued their dominant run with a decisive 3-0 victory over the Hiwassee Dam...

Mountain Buzz
Sep 161 min read
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