High School Football Action in Asheville

Asheville, NC, September 15, 2025

News Summary

On September 12, high school football in Asheville produced thrilling matchups with notable results. R-S Central narrowly fell to Chesnee, while Asheville School lost to Asheville. A.C. Reynolds topped Murphy, and Erwin achieved a dramatic overtime win against Hendersonville. Teams like McDowell and Christ School also showcased dominance with significant victories. The day was filled with competitive games across the region, highlighting the talent and determination of young athletes.

Asheville, NC – The high school football scene was buzzing with action on September 12 as several teams faced off in an exciting lineup of games. Notable results include R-S Central’s narrow defeat to Chesnee with a final score of 21-28 and Asheville School losing to Asheville with a score of 21-39. The games showcased both well-fought battles and lopsided contests throughout the area.

In other significant matches, Murphy was outscored by A.C. Reynolds, who topped them 34-14. Cherokee experienced a similar fate as they fell short against Enka, with the final tally reading 19-27. Smoky Mountain scored 14 points but lost to Pisgah, who secured a victory with a final score of 29-14.

Among the tightest games of the day was Erwin’s narrow win against Hendersonville, edging them out with a score of 34-33 in an overtime thriller. In a contrasting result, Copper Basin lost to Rosman, concluding their match at 14-26. North Buncombe faced a tough game against Brevard and was ultimately defeated 14-41. Additionally, Mountain Heritage fell behind Swain County in a close encounter, finishing at 14-16.

Asheville Christian faced Landrum from South Carolina, suffering a significant defeat with a score of 13-63. In another competitive match, Concord Christian scored 24 points but lost to Christ School, who clinched the game with 46 points. The Georgia Force lost against Hayesville, with a score of 21-35.

In a dominant performance, McDowell shut out Avery County, finishing the game at 47-0. The match between Mitchell and Robbinsville saw Mitchell score only 6 points, while Robbinsville powered through with 35 points. North Henderson fought valiantly but eventually lost to Tuscola, 26-38. Polk County achieved a strong victory over Patton with a final score of 35-14. West Henderson defeated Owen with a score of 37-15, while Freedom managed to score 20 points against T.C. Roberson, who ended the match with 14 points.

Madison encountered struggles against Chase, losing 15-30. In an inter-state match, Anderson (SC) convincingly defeated Andrews with a score of 46-14. In Vermont, Essex achieved a decisive shutout over Burlington-South Burlington 32-0, while Middlebury defeated Brattleboro 28-14. Spaulding triumphed over Milton with a score of 19-6 in Division II, and in Division III, Springfield squeaked by Otter Valley with a close 14-7 win.

Cross-division matchups also created excitement, as Bellows Falls won against U-32 by a score of 30-14. Finally, Hartford overwhelmed Mt. Anthony in a convincing 47-21 victory, and St. Johnsbury faced off against Colchester, with the game ending in a tie at 21-14.

Key Highlights from High School Football

• R-S Central vs. Chesnee: 21-28
• Asheville School vs. Asheville: 21-39
• A.C. Reynolds vs. Murphy: 34-14
• Cherokee vs. Enka: 19-27
• Pisgah vs. Smoky Mountain: 29-14
• Erwin vs. Hendersonville: 34-33 (OT)
• Copper Basin vs. Rosman: 14-26
• North Buncombe vs. Brevard: 14-41
• Swain County vs. Mountain Heritage: 16-14
• Asheville Christian vs. Landrum (SC): 13-63
• Concord Christian vs. Christ School: 24-46
• Georgia Force vs. Hayesville: 21-35
• McDowell vs. Avery County: 47-0
• Mitchell vs. Robbinsville: 6-35
• North Henderson vs. Tuscola: 26-38
• Polk County vs. Patton: 35-14
• West Henderson vs. Owen: 37-15
• Freedom vs. T.C. Roberson: 20-14
• Madison vs. Chase: 15-30
• Anderson (SC) vs. Andrews: 46-14

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