In Monday's league match, the visiting Hiwassee Dam Eagles basketball team scored a tight 45-38 triumph over the Hayesville Yellowjackets.

In their next game, the Eagles meet the Blue Ridge Early College Bobcats (Cashiers, NC) in a 1A Conference 43 match, on Wednesday, December 21. Hiwassee Dam will attempt to move on its 4-3 season record. The Bobcats enter the match with a 4-4 record after their 85-35 league win over Nantahala (Topton, NC).

With the defeat, Hayesville moves to 2-4 on the year. The Yellowjackets travel to Cherokee (Cherokee, NC) to meet the Braves in a 1A Conference 43 match on Tuesday, December 20. The Braves enter the match with a record of 6-3. Cherokee won 89-16 in their recent league match against Andrews (Andrews, NC)