The Hayesville Yellowjackets basketball squad (Hayesville, NC), was outscored 46-37 in Wednesday's league battle with the host Summit Charter Academy Bears (Cashiers, NC)

With the victory, Summit Charter Academy advances its record to 6-2 on the year. The Bears travel to Cherokee (Cherokee, NC) to meet the Braves in a Smoky Mountain 1A/2A battle on Friday, December 12. The Braves enter the battle with a record of 3-0. Cherokee won 59-15 in their recent league challenge against Highlands (Highlands, NC)

In their next game, the Yellowjackets encounter the Nantahala Hawks (Topton, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 12. Hayesville will attempt to improve on its 1-2 season record. The Hawks come into the challenge with a 1-8 record after their 56-19 league loss to Andrews (Andrews, NC).