BLAIRSVILLE, Ga.  — The Union County High School varsity volleyball team opened postseason play in dominant fashion Tuesday, Oct. 14, sweeping the Kendrick Cherokees 3-0 in a home playoff match. The Panthers controlled the match from start to finish, earning their most decisive win since Sept. 15, when they also recorded a straight-sets victory. With the win, Union County improved to 26-15 on the season, while Kendrick fell to 17-6. The Panthers have been strong down the stre

HAYESVILLE, N.C. — The Hayesville Yellow Jackets kept their winning streak alive Tuesday night, defeating Swain County 3-0 in the Smoky Mountain Conference volleyball tournament at Hayesville High School. The victory marked Hayesville’s 11th straight win and their third sweep of the Maroon Devils this season. Despite the 3-0 result, the match was tightly contested, with the Jackets having to dig deep to close out each set. Hayesville took the first 25-21 before edging Swain C

HAYESVILLE, N.C. — The Hayesville Yellow Jackets couldn’t turn the tables on Summit Charter Monday night, falling 4-0 to the Bears in a varsity soccer matchup at Hayesville High School. The loss marked the second straight defeat for Hayesville, who also dropped their first meeting with Summit earlier in the season. The Bears controlled the pace throughout, capitalizing on scoring chances and maintaining steady defensive pressure to secure the shutout victory. With the loss,

ANDREWS, N.C.  — The Andrews Wildcats secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Swain County on Monday night in a Smoky Mountain Conference soccer match. Andrews struck early, netting the lone goal of the match in the first half, then relied on disciplined defense and steady goalkeeping to hold off the visiting Maroon Devils. The shutout win marked an important conference triumph for the Wildcats, who continue to build momentum late in the season. With the victory, Andrews impro

HAYESVILLE, N.C.  — The Murphy Lady Bulldogs saw their Smoky Mountain Conference tournament run come to an early end Monday night, falling 3-0 to Swain County in round one of the postseason at Hayesville High School. The Lady Maroon Devils controlled the match from start to finish, using consistent serving and strong net play to keep Murphy from finding its rhythm. The Lady Bulldogs were unable to overcome Swain’s momentum. With the loss, Murphy now shifts its focus to the up

HAYESVILLE, N.C.  — The Hayesville Lady Yellow Jackets opened the Smoky Mountain Conference volleyball tournament in dominant fashion Monday night, sweeping Rosman 3-0 in front of their home crowd. Hayesville controlled the match from start to finish, winning by set scores of 25-20, 25-13 and 25-9. The Lady Jackets’ strong serves and consistent offensive pressure kept the Lady Tigers on the defensive throughout the contest. With the victory, Hayesville advances to the second

HAYESVILLE, N.C. —  The Andrews Lady Wildcats couldn’t shake off their recent slump Monday night, falling 3-0 to the Robbinsville Lady Black Knights in the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament at Hayesville High School. The loss marked Andrews’ third straight defeat and the third time this season the Wildcats have come up short against Robbinsville. The two teams last met in September, when Robbinsville claimed a 3-1 win. With the tournament loss, Andrews dropped to 10-12 on

Coach McClure with his granddaughter Kylynn Taylor at the induction ceremony. HAYESVILLE, N.C. — Former Hayesville High School girls’ basketball coach Darryl McClure was inducted Sunday, Oct. 12, into the Western North Carolina Hall of Fame, honoring a career that built one of the region’s most remarkable dynasties. McClure led the Yellow Jackets to six consecutive 1-A state championships from 1988 to 1993, a run that cemented his teams among the most dominant in North Carol

Staff Report Hiawassee, GA Towns County made it two in a row Friday night, edging Spartanburg Christian Academy 29-22 in a non-region...

Staff Report Murphy, NC Murphy kept its momentum rolling Friday night in a hughe Smoky Mountain Conference game, edging Robbinsville...

Staff Report Hayesville, NC After an impressive 37-point performance the previous week, the Hayesville Yellow Jackets couldn’t replicate...

Staff Report Andrews, NC The Andrews Wildcats earned their first victory of the season Friday night, Oct. 10, defeating the Rosman Tigers...

WATKINSVILLE, Ga.  — Union County’s offense came alive Thursday as the Panthers cruised to a 9-1 non-league softball win over Oconee...

HAYESVILLE, N.C.  — Hayesville wrapped up its regular season with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Murphy in a Smoky Mountain Conference...

ANDREWS, N.C.  — It was a proper cat-fight Thursday night as the Andrews Wildcats and the Tri-County Jaguars battled to a 2-2 draw in...

HIGHLANDS, N.C. — Hayesville fell just short against Highlands on Wednesday, losing 3-2 in a tightly contested Smoky Mountain Conference...

Nia Wright Athletics Intern YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. | Your Mountain Lions showed grit and determination Wednesday evening, outlasting the...

MURPHY, N.C. — The Murphy Bulldogs continued their dominant run through the Smoky Mountain Conference with a 6-0 shutout win over the...

DALTON, Ga.  — The Union County Lady Panthers surged late to defeat Coahulla Creek 9-2 in a Region matchup Tuesday night, continuing...

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