If Cherokee was riding high fresh off their 11-1 takedown of Hiwassee Dam on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Braves fell just short of the Hayesville Yellowjackets by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday. The Braves were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Yellowjackets apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Cherokee now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Hayesville, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Looking ahead, Cherokee will host Swain County at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hayesville will be paying especially close attention to the Braves' contest: after the Braves face off against the Maroon Devils, they'll take on Hayesville again at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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