Hayesville Yellowjackets (Hayesville, NC) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Robbinsville Black Knights (Robbinsville, NC), 44-42 in a non-league bout.

With the triumph, Hayesville moves its record to 6-8 on the year. The Yellowjackets travel to Andrews (Andrews, NC) to face the Wildcats in a non-league game on Tuesday, February 7. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 4-1. Andrews won 45-40 in their recent league game against Murphy (Murphy, NC)

With the defeat, Robbinsville moves to 2-5 on the year. The Black knights host Hiwassee Dam (Murphy, NC) to face the Eagles in a non-league game on Monday, February 6. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 1-5.