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 The Murphy Bulldogs saw their impressive 2025 soccer season come to an end Monday night, falling 3-0 to Gray Stone Day in state playoff action. The two teams battled closely through the first half, but the Knights took control after the break to seal the win. Despite the final score, Murphy showed the same grit and teamwork that carried them through a standout season. The loss snapped a four-match winning streak for the Bulldogs, who finishe

By: Staff Report The Mountain Buzz The Andrews Wildcats picked the perfect time to find their offensive spark. After a tough stretch to end the regular season, Andrews exploded for a season-high 42 points on Friday night, defeating the College Prep & Leadership Academy Royals 42-34 in the opening round of the playoffs. It was a hard-fought game from start to finish, with both teams trading big plays and momentum swings. But in the end, it was the Wildcats who made the key pla

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 Report November 7, 2025 The Andrews Wildcats saw their postseason run come to an end Thursday night, falling 7–1 to NCSSM: Morganton in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs. Despite a solid regular season that earned them a playoff berth, Andrews struggled to slow down the Dragons’ relentless offensive attack. NCSSM: Morganton, who has now won three of their last four matches, took control early and never looked back. With the loss, Andrews closes out their

By: Staff Report November 7, 2025 The Murphy Bulldogs continued their dominant run this season with a convincing 5-2 victory over the Queen’s Grant Stallions in round two of the NCHSAA playoffs on Thursday, Nov. 6. Murphy has been a force all year, with ten wins by three goals or more, and Thursday’s performance showed why. The Bulldogs’ offense was firing on all cylinders while their defense continued to shine, allowing only two goals during their nine-game home winning stre

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 Union County Panthers delivered a commanding performance on their home course at Meeks Park on Saturday, capturing first place in the GHSA 2A Sectional 2 meet and earning a trip to the state championship. Senior Holden Payne  led the charge, taking the individual win with an impressive time of 17:46.70  on the challenging 5K course. He was backed by a strong pack of teammates who filled out the top 15, helping Union County finish with a team score of just 36 points , well

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

The Murphy Bulldogs closed out their regular season in championship fashion, blanking rival Hayesville 2-0 on Saturday to claim the 2025 Smoky Mountain Conference title. The win marked Murphy’s third straight victory and their second shutout of the Yellow Jackets this season. The Bulldogs took control early and never let up, displaying the same discipline and teamwork that has carried them all year. With the victory, Murphy improved to 14-3-1 on the season and solidified thei

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

Photo by Matt Mustin The Andrews High School boys cross country team proved once again that hard work and small-town grit can hang with anyone in the state. At the NCHSAA 1A State Cross Country Championships held at the Ivey Redmon Sports Complex in Kernersville, the Wildcats turned in an impressive performance, finishing as the state runner-up  behind only NC Leadership Academy. Led by freshman phenom Levi Clark , who crossed the line in 17:00.05  to take fifth place overall

Bryson City, N.C. —  The Murphy Bulldogs waltzed into Bryson City on Friday night with five straight wins — and they left with six. In a dominating performance that has become a familiar sight this season, Murphy shut out the Swain County Maroon Devils 28-0 to close out the regular season and clinch yet another Smoky Mountain Conference championship. From the opening whistle, the Bulldogs looked every bit the powerhouse that’s rolled through the SMC for years. Murphy’s defens

ANDREWS — The road continues to be a rough one for the Andrews Wildcats. On Friday night, they made the short trip to Hayesville hoping to turn their luck around, but instead found themselves on the wrong end of a 55-14 rout at the hands of the Yellow Jackets. The loss marked Andrews’ ninth straight road defeat dating back to last season, dropping the Wildcats to 1-9 overall. Things got out of hand early, as Hayesville exploded for 41 first-half points, leaving Andrews in a

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

HIAWASSEE, Ga. — The Towns County Indians gave their fans plenty to cheer about Thursday night as they capped off the 2025 season in commanding fashion, shutting out the Rock Springs Christian Academy Eagles 38-0 on Senior Night. The win marked Towns County’s fourth straight victory, pushing their final record to an impressive 7-3. The 38-point margin wasn’t just a statement — it set served as the perfect sendoff for their seniors under the lights of Frank McClure Stadium. F

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