The Hayesville Yellow Jackets had a split night on their home hardwood Friday, highlighted by a tight bounce-back win from the Lady Jackets and a tough conference loss for the boys’ team. Hayesville’s girls shook off a loss earlier in the week and responded with a gritty 45-42 victory over Robbinsville on Friday. The win marked the Yellow Jackets’ closest victory since Jan. 13 and showed their ability to finish in pressure moments. The Lady Jackets have been on an impressive

Spencer Mathis Director of Media & Communications The Young Harris College Mountain Lions took the weekend series over Florida Southern at Henley Field, bouncing back from a Friday night setback with two victories on Saturday to earn the series win, two games to one.  After dropping the opener 9–6 in a game that swung late, Young Harris responded with a 9–3 win in game two behind a complete game from Cole Molina , then held on for a 13–11 victory in the finale after erupting

Jack Enrico Sports Communications Intern An early "kill shot" gave the Mountain Lions a 16-0 lead and they never looked back. A kill shot in college basketball is defined by going on a run that includes scoring 10 or more points while not allowing your opponent to score at all. A kill shot typically leads to a team having great success and the Mountain Lions proved that true tonight. Except they didn't have just one, Young Harris went on three 10-0 or greater runs throughout

The Hayesville varsity basketball teams dropped home conference matchups to Cherokee on Wednesday night, facing a tough test against one of the league’s stronger programs. The Hayesville girls struggled to find an offensive rhythm in a 69-17 loss to Cherokee. The visitors jumped out early, leading 30-7 after the first quarter and 47-10 at halftime. Hayesville continued to battle defensively, but Cherokee’s pressure and depth kept the Lady Yellow Jackets from mounting a comeba

Hayesville made a statement on both sides of the hardwood Tuesday night, sweeping a Smoky Mountain Conference doubleheader at Rosman with lopsided wins by the Yellow Jackets’ girls and boys teams. The Hayesville girls set the tone early and never let up, rolling to a 64–12 road victory. From the opening tip, Hayesville controlled the pace on both ends of the floor, turning defensive pressure into scoring opportunities and steadily widening the gap as the game wore on. The win

Dirk Crater Athletics Journalist The Young Harris College Mountain Lions used a late offensive push to claim the game on Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 3), defeating the University of North Georgia Nighthawks 16–5 at Bob Stien Stadium to take the first game in The Battle of Blood Mountain.  INSIDE THE BOX SCORE: Young Harris saw a potential game taking rally from UNG in the second inning as the Nighthawks scored 5 runs. However, YHC would hold off an early game surge from UNG and wo

By: Spencer Mathis Director of Media & Communications MILL SPRINGS, N.C. | The Young Harris College men's and women's indoor track & field teams returned to action Friday at the Tryon College Banked Invitational. With conference championship season fast approaching, several Mountain Lions posted strong performances in a field packed with Division II talent.  QUOTE FROM DIRECTOR OF TRACK & FIELD MATT LOGAN: "We had some bright spots and some conference qualifiers. Potter was r

Dave Lezotte Gwinnett Stripers Media Relations The Gwinnett Stripers are inviting fans of all ages for a free party at the ballpark on Sunday, March 1 as the Coca-Cola® Preseason Party returns to Gwinnett Field. The rain-or-shine event runs from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free, but fans will need to reserve tickets online in advance . Highlights of the Coca-Cola® Preseason Party include: Complimentary Hot Dogs and Soda: Enjoy these ballpark staples, free of charge (while

Spencer Mathis Director of Media & Communications The Young Harris College Mountain Lions used an explosive offensive start to claim the rubber match on Sunday afternoon (Feb. 1), defeating the Auburn University at Montgomery Warhawks 18–12 at the AUM Baseball Complex to take the weekend series two games to one.  Young Harris scored 14 runs across the first three innings to seize early control and held off a midgame surge from the Warhawks to secure the series-clinching victo

Photo by Curtis Markham Spencer Mathis Director of Media & Communications The Young Harris College Mountain Lions opened the 2026 softball season with a split on Friday afternoon (Jan. 30), rallying for an 8–6 comeback victory in game one before falling 3–2 on a walk-off double in the nightcap against the Georgia College Bobcats.  Game One: (Young Harris 8, Georgia College 6) Young Harris erased a four-run deficit with a six-run fifth inning to secure a dramatic season-openin

Dave Lezott Guest Writer With the 2026 season just two months away, the Gwinnett Stripers are launching an all-new ticket plan that delivers seven of the top promotional dates and three guaranteed bobblehead giveaways for discounts up to 30%. The Best of 7 Plan includes a reserved seat in either the Field Box ($120) or the Infield Box ($141) for the following premier games*: Opening Night (Friday, March 27 vs. Memphis) – Don’t miss the excitement as the Stripers take the fi

(Photo by Curtis Markham) Carl Clevland is now YHC's all-time leading scorer and the only Mountain Lion to cross the 2,000 point mark. Jack Enrico Sports Communications Intern It's tough to win a basketball game when the opposition shoots 58% from three-point range and the Mountain Lions found that to be true tonight. In the midst of the loss, it was still a record-breaking night for Mountain Lion forward  Carl Cleveland . He became the school's all-time leading scorer with 2

Area high school basketball teams were busy Friday night, Jan. 16, with a full slate of games across western North Carolina and north Georgia, producing a mix of close finishes and decisive victories. At Hayesville, the Yellow Jackets girls earned a narrow 52-48 home conference win over Andrews, pulling away late to secure the four-point victory. The Hayesville boys were unable to complete the sweep, falling to Andrews 58-45 in the nightcap. Hiwassee Dam’s girls dropped a har

Spencer Mathis Director of Media & Communications Young Harris College is excited to announce transformative enhancements to its soccer and lacrosse venue, positioning it as one of the premier athletic facilities in Conference Carolinas. Beginning this winter, the Mountain Lions' home will undergo major upgrades that will elevate the experience for fans, student-athletes, and media alike.  The facility will proudly bear the name Art & Tammy Deas Stadium, honoring the generosi

The Murphy High School varsity basketball teams earned a sweep at home Wednesday night, with both the girls and boys defeating visiting Highlands. In the girls conference matchup, Murphy edged Highlands 37-33 in a tightly contested game. The Bulldogs relied on steady defense and timely scoring to pull away late, securing the four-point victory over the Highlanders. Both teams battled through all four quarters with neither side able to build a comfortable lead. The nightcap be

The Mountain Lions returned to The Harp for a conference matchup on Tuesday evening (Jan. 13) and delivered a strong, very physical game against a hard-working Emmanuel squad and ultimately won, 86-79. Player of the game goes to  Cameron Bleshoy ; Cameron led Young Harris with 16 points and 17 rebounds.   With the Win, Young Harris rises to 7-1 in conference play and 11–5 overall, while E falls to 4–3 overall.    INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:   Carl Cleveland's  27 points put him 1 p

Dirk Crater Athletics Journalist YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. |  The Mountain Lions returned to The Harp for a home Conference Carolinas matchup on Tuesday evening (Jan. 13) and delivered a strong Lions Cup performance against Emmanuel to complete the Women's Basketball sweep and won, 62-40. Player of The Game honors go to  Kamryn Bates as she had 15 points and 13 rebounds.   With the win, Young Harris rises 6-2 in conference play and to 12–4 overall, while Emmanuel falls to 5-5 in con

Several local high school basketball teams were in action Tuesday night, with close finishes and decisive victories highlighting conference and non-conference play. In Bryson City, the Swain County girls varsity team dropped a home conference matchup to Andrews, falling 67-53. Andrews controlled the game throughout to secure the road win, while Swain County was unable to close the gap late. Robbinsville experienced mixed results at home against Hayesville. The Lady Jackets fo

Murphy High School’s basketball teams dominated both ends of the court Thursday night, handing Blue Ridge Early College (Cashiers, N.C.) decisive losses in non-conference matchups at BREC’s home gym. The Murphy girls used a strong first quarter to set the tone, taking a 26-6 lead over the BREC Blue Ridge Early College squad. Despite a more competitive second quarter, the visitors maintained control and went on to defeat BREC 70-38. Scoring was steady across the game for Murph

Spencer Mathis Director of Media & Communications The Young Harris College Mountain Lions picked up their fifth Conference Carolinas win of the season, defeating Erskine College 78–70 on Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 7) at Belk Arena.  Player of the Game honors go to Carl Cleveland , who delivered a dominant performance with 25 points and 11 rebounds on 9-of-13 shooting, while adding six free throws in 39 minutes of action.  With the victory, Young Harris improves to 9–5 overall