On Friday night January the 17th, Hayesville (9-5, 4-2) hosted the Nantahala Lady Hawks (2-13) in a non conference matchup. The Lady Yellow Jackets had already defeated the Lady Hawks in their first game of the year and Fridays results was much of the same. Both teams played hard but Hayesville was just the more talented team winning 73-11.

 

In the first half the Lady Yellow Jackets got off to a fast start and pushed out to an early lead. They were aided by turnovers from Nantahala and finished strong on several fast break opportunities. All of the Lady Yellow Jackets were able to contribute to a solid first half. Going into the halftime break the game was all but over with the Lady Yellow Jackets leading 54-5 at the half.

 

In the second half things moved much quicker thanks to a running clock. Every Lady Yellow Jacket scored in the contest. It was good to see both teams playing hard but Hayesville overmatched their opponents on this night winning 73-11. Hayesville now has 10 wins on the season securing another double digit win season.

 

Hayesville leaders for the night:

Brianna Foster 16 points

Lizzy Brusini 14 points

Jade Patterson 14 points

Lila Payne 12 points 

 

Hayesville will next play at home, hosting the Murphy Lady Bulldogs on Tuesday January 21st in their second matchup of the year.

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