Hayesville Wins big Big Over Cherokee

The Hayesville Yellow Jackets hosted the Cherokee Braves in an important conference matchup. This game was one that would start to clarify what the top of the conference might look like. The Yellow Jackets played one of their better second halves you will see from them all season. They stifled the Braves with their press and executed really well on offense. The Yellow Jackets dominated the second half, helping them to a 61-44 win. 

 

In the first quarter, it was back and forth with both teams fighting hard for every point. The Yellow Jackets were playing great defense but the Braves were hitting some tough shots. The first quarter ended with what should have been a Hayesville lead. They had a one point lead and were holding for the last shot. Yet they had an ill advised turnover leading to Cherokee hitting a last second shot. That allowed Cherokee to escape the first quarter with a 14-13 lead.

 

Hayesvilles offense started humming in the second quarter getting buckets in a variety of ways. This is while Cherokee stopped hitting the tough shots they were in the first quarter. This allowed Hayesville to take the lead and never look back. They finished the half leading 32-25 looking to extend their lead beyond reach in the second half. 

 

In the third quarter Hayesville started to use their press defense, giving Cherokee all kinds of troubles. The Braves were either turning the ball over or forcing tough shots. It felt like almost all of Hayesvilles points were coming off turnovers. It also helped that every Hayesville player was contributing. Seven different Yellow Jackets scored in the quarter and they were able to stretch their lead out even further. Ending the third quarter Hayesville had a 48-32 lead.

 

With the game seemingly out of reach in the fourth quarter the Yellow Jackets did nothing to give the Braves any hope. Still in their press and scoring efficiently the Yellow Jackets execution was as good as fans could hope to see. Every single Yellow Jacket player scored in the game making it an all around team win. With Hayesvilles 61-44 win they continue to stay undefeated at the top of the conference.

 

To see a post game interview with senior guard Blake McClure click the link below.

https://fb.watch/37-wDrPRNL/

The Hayesville Yellow Jackets will next play on Friday night taking their longest road trip of the season up to Rosman. To get updates or see how the Yellow Jackets have done tune in to all the latest coverage FYN sports on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and at https://claync.fetchyournews.com/category/teamfynsports.