Hayesville Yellowjackets (Hayesville, NC) fans were thrilled Wednesday as they observed their soccer team triumph over the visiting Tri-County Jaguars (Murphy, NC), 8-2 in a league challenge.

Next, the Yellowjackets confront the Swain County Maroon Devils (Bryson City, NC) in a Smoky Mountain 1A challenge, on Monday, September 19. Hayesville will attempt to better on its 1-1 season record. The Maroon Devils enter the challenge with a 2-8 record after their 3-1 league loss to Blue Ridge Early College (Cashiers, NC).

The Jaguars now have a 0-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Blue Ridge Early College for a Smoky Mountain 1A challenge on Monday, September 19. Tri-County will confront a Bobcats team coming off a 3-1 league win over Swain County (Bryson City, NC). The Bobcats record now stands at 3-2.