High Scoring 2nd Quarters Propels Yellow Jackets to Victory

The Hayesville Yellow Jackets traveled to the western most geographically located school in the state, Hiwassee Dam. This Friday matchup against the host Eagles while being non conference still meant a lot for the Yellow Jackets. Hayesville was looking to continue on their undefeated streak and build momentum going into the second half of their schedule. Well momentum was built alright with an impressive 68-58  victory.

 

The Yellow Jackets trotted out five new starters on the night, giving some important role players the opportunity. With two early threes, one by Rudy Seaker and another by Jose Espinal, Hayesville had an early lead. It did not last though, the Eagles had some strong post play in the first quarter and fought back to take a lead. Thanks to a basket-saving block by senior Blake McClure that lead was kept to just four points. Hayesville finished the quarter trailing only 16 to 12.  

 

The second quarter was a different story though, Hayesville had a prolific quarter scoring the ball. They put up an incredible 34 points in the quarter, leaving Hiwassee Dam baffled looking for answers at the halftime break. They got points from seemingly everywhere the fastbreak, free throw line, three pointers and inside. To top it off their defense held the Eagles to only 7 second quarter points resulting in a 46-19 halftime lead.

 

Going into the third quarter most thought Hayesville would cruise to an easy victory. This could not be further from the truth though as Hiwassee Dam started the quarter on a 13-0 run to bring the game to 46-32. Hayesville responded with a 8-0 run of their own to quickly put some distance between themselves and the Eagles. The quarter ended with Hayesville leading 54-36 and the Eagles on the ropes. 

 

Hiwassee Dam would just not go away though starting the quarter with a quick four points to once again cut the lead within striking distance. This was truly a game of runs though with Hayesville answering right back. The Eagles still fought hard down the stretch, slowly shrinking the Hayesville lead. With the stunning third quarter that Hayesville had, Hiwassee Dam could never catch up with Hayesville winning 68-58.

 

Hayesville leading scorers:

Kolbe Ashe: 13 points

Paul White: 13 points

Kyle Lunsford: 12 points

The Hayesville Yellow Jackets next play on Tuesday, February 2nd hosting the Robbinsville Black Knights. 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.