Hayesville Yellowjackets (Hayesville, NC) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Swain County Maroon Devils (Bryson City, NC), 27-24 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Hayesville advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Yellowjackets travel to Cherokee (Cherokee, NC) to face the Braves in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 17. The Braves enter the match with a record of 2-0.

The Maroon Devils now own a 1-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Mitchell for a non-league match on Tuesday, January 7.