Hayesville Yellowjackets (Hayesville, NC) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Highlands Highlanders (Highlands, NC), 47-45 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Hayesville advances its record to 1-2 on the year. The Yellowjackets travel to Swain County (Bryson City, NC) to face the Maroon Devils in a 1A Big Smoky match on Friday, December 13. The Maroon Devils enter the match with a record of 1-3. Swain County lost 88-49 in their recent non-league match against Smoky Mountain (Sylva, NC)

The Highlanders now own a 3-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Hiwassee Dam for a 1A Little Smoky match on Friday, December 13. Highlands will face a Eagles squad coming off a 57-49 non-league win over Hayesville (Hayesville, NC). The Eagles record now stands at 5-1.