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

CASHIERS, N.C. — The Murphy Bulldogs secured the Smoky Mountain Conference championship Tuesday afternoon with a 2-1 road win over Blue Ridge Early College. Murphy improved to 13-3-1 overall and 12-1 in conference play, capping an impressive regular season that saw the Bulldogs outscore opponents 60-9. The victory not only locked up the conference crown but also extended Murphy’s dominance on the road, where the team now holds a 6-1 record. Blue Ridge Early College (7-7-1, 6-

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

(Photo by Matt Mustin) : The Andrews Wildcats celebrate their regional championship. BRYSON CITY, N.C. — The Andrews High School boys cross country team claimed the 1A Western Regional Championship on Saturday, Oct. 25, dominating the field at the 5K meet held in Bryson City. Led by freshman Levi Clark , who finished third overall in 17 minutes, 3.5 seconds, and fellow freshman Elliott Salinas , who crossed just two-tenths of a second later in fourth place, the Wildcats post

BRYSON CITY, N.C. — Hayesville High School’s cross country team turned in strong performances Saturday at the NCHSAA 2A Western Regional Championship in Bryson City, highlighted by senior Raelynn Wood’s 13th-place finish  in the girls’ 5,000-meter run. Wood clocked a time of 21:28.00 , leading the Lady Yellow Jackets and narrowly missing a top-10 finish in a competitive field. Her performance capped a consistent season for the veteran runner, who has paced Hayesville in nearl

BRYSON CITY, N.C. — The Hayesville High School boys cross country team turned in a strong performance Saturday, finishing fourth overall at the NCHSAA 2A Western Regional Championship meet in Bryson City. The Yellow Jackets tallied 108 points with a tight 47-second spread between their top five runners, securing a trip to the state meet. Corvian Community School won the regional title with 61 points, followed by Christ the King Catholic School (71) and Community School of Dav

Blairsville , Ga. — Union County kept things close early, but Sonoraville pulled away in the second half to hand the Panthers a 45-22 loss on Friday night. The Smoky Mountain Conference matchup was tight through the first two quarters, with Union County trailing just 22-21 at halftime. But the Panthers couldn’t keep pace after the break as the Phoenix broke the game open with a dominant final two quarters. Sonoraville running back Jayden Cruz powered the offense with a monst

CHEROKEE, N.C. — Andrews’ offense couldn’t find any traction Friday night, falling 47-0 to Cherokee in a Smoky Mountain Conference matchup at Ray Kinsland Stadium. The loss marked the third straight time the Wildcats have come up short against the Braves, who snapped their own three-game losing streak with the decisive win. Cherokee (3-6) dominated on the ground, led by Kingston Welch and Jonathan Saylor. Welch rushed for 162 yards and three touchdowns on just 11 carries, whi