- The Hiwassee Dam Eagles varsity girls basketball team, shown playing tight zone defense, nipped host Hayesville 54-51 in an early Smoky Mountain Conference test on Nov. 21. The Yellow Jackets led 37-28 after three periods, but the Lady Eagles came roaring back to score 26 points in the fourth frame for the win. Hiwassee Dam (1-1) played after the Cherokee Scout’s press time Tuesday against Copper Basin, Tenn., which previously defeated Nantahala 61-6.