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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

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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

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7 days ago1 min read
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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

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Oct 161 min read
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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...

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Oct 81 min read
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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...

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Oct 32 min read
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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...

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Oct 11 min read
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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...

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Sep 301 min read
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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...

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Sep 262 min read
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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,...

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Sep 261 min read
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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...

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Sep 231 min read
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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...

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Sep 202 min read
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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...

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Sep 171 min read
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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...

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Sep 161 min read
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Hiwassee Dam Lady Eagles Secure First Win of Season
MURPHY, N.C. — The Hiwassee Dam Lady Eagles volleyball team celebrated their first victory of the 2025 season, defeating Summit Charter...

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Sep 121 min read
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Lady Eagles Fall to Wildcats in Andrews
ANDREWS, N.C. —  The Andrews High School varsity volleyball team secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Hiwassee Dam High School in a...

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Sep 91 min read
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Lady Eagles Swept by Cherokee
It was a tough night for the Hiwassee Dam Lady Eagles on Thursday, Sept. 4 as they travelled to Cherokee. The home team is not only one...

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Sep 51 min read
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Robbinsville Black Knights Sweep Hiwassee Dam Eagles in Varsity Volleyball
ROBBINSVILLE, N.C. — The Hiwassee Dam Lady Eagles volleyball team fell to the Robbinsville Lady Black Knights 3-0 on Tuesday, September...

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Sep 31 min read
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Fannin County Lady Rebels Defeat Hiwassee Dam Lady Eagles in Straight Sets
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. — The Fannin County High School Lady Rebels volleyball team secured a decisive victory over the visiting Hiwassee Dam...

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Aug 291 min read
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Multiple Area Teams Compete in Hayesville's Cross Country Meet
HAYESVILLE, N.C. — Hayesville High School hosted a thrilling cross country meet on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, bringing together top...

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Aug 282 min read
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Page Takes the Win for Eagles
MURPHY, N.C. — Oscar Page of Hiwassee Dam High School won the boys' 5,000-meter race at the Jaguar Jungle Run, leading his team to a...

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Aug 251 min read
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