How Jackson Sellers developed into two-way star for Hayesville baseball
Hayesville baseball's two-way star led the Yellow Jackets past Swain County in the NCHSAA playoffs May 8, hitting a home run and striking out 11.
HAYESVILLE – Jackson Sellers could have called game after the first inning. The Hayesville senior barreled an 0-2 pitch and drove it out to left center for a three-run home run in the first, giving enough run support for Hayesville’s best pitcher – himself. Swain County scratched across two runs, but Sellers’ third homer of the season was enough to lead the No.
3 Yellow Jackets (16-4) to a 9-2 win over the No. 14 Maroon Devils (10-10) in the second round of the NCHSAA 2A playoffs May 8. Sellers, the batter, drove in five runs, while Sellers, the pitcher, struck out 11.
“There’s no better feeling,” Sellers said. “Carrying my team, and being a leader for this team, I’m excited for what we can do in the next round. ” Hayesville advances to the third round on May 12 to face the winner of No.
6 Cornerstone Charter and No. 11 Bishop McGuinness. The win was Hayesville’s 16th in a row.