Friday night highlights The first half of the game was all Hayesville, with the Jackets dominating the offense and defensive sides of the game. The second half, though, was equally Smoky Mountain's. Hayesville scored only one in the second half, just before the end of the game. Penalties played a big role in the second half, taking momentum out of Hayesville's offense. Also Jordan Jones was injured late in the game.
The yellow Jackets crash through the spirit banner to take the field at Sylva, where they did battle with the Mustangs of Smoky Mountain High School.
Photos by Bob Williams Left: Yellow Jackets, including Jared Tanner (#33) and Jordan Jones (#12) race downfieldafter taking a kick.
Photos by Bob Williams Hayesville quarterback Jonathan Shively (#4) makes a move to escape a Smoky Mountain rusher.
Photos by Bob Williams Jonathan Shively (#4) manages yardage despite a pair of Mustang defenders hanging on.
Photos by Bob Williams Above: The Yellow Jacket defense swarms a Mustang runner early in the first half.
Photos by Bob Williams Yellow Jacket defenders, including D.J. Anderson (#52) and Tino Scalaro (#34), try to contain a rejuvenated Mustang offense in the second half.