Asheville High Faces Challenges Amid Football Season

Asheville, October 11, 2025

News Summary

Asheville’s high school football scene was marked by several decisive matchups, with AC Reynolds and West Henderson achieving strong victories. Asheville High School continues to navigate challenges, including the impact of Hurricane Helene and a revamped team lineup. Coach Cort Radford emphasizes the potential for growth amidst adversity as the team prepares for its season opener against East Rutherford.

Asheville witnessed an array of high school football matchups on October 10, 2025, with local teams facing off in a series of decisive games. In these contests, AC Reynolds dominated Asheville High with a score of 26-7, while West Henderson triumphed over Smoky Mountain, winning 34-8. High Point Christian Academy narrowly defeated Asheville School 24-21, highlighting the competitive spirit of the league.

Erwin emerged victorious against Enka, winning 28-14. TC Roberson showcased a strong performance, shutting out North Buncombe with a significant 42-0 win. Mountain Heritage exhibited dominance against Avery County, finishing 57-7. Additionally, Hendersonville also claimed a decisive victory against Owen, winning 40-0. Other notable games included Andrews defeating Rosman 20-6, Swain County winning against Hayesville 28-0, and Franklin besting North Henderson 42-21.

R-S Central achieved victory over East Burke with a score of 27-14, while Pisgah beat Tuscola 35-14. Murphy managed to edge Robbinsville 17-10, and Brevard won decisively against East Henderson, finishing the game 46-7. In another impressive display, East Rutherford crushed Chase with an overwhelming score of 57-7. In the private school ranks, Harrells Christian Academy defeated Asheville Christian Academy 55-14.

The season has not been smooth sailing for Asheville High School, which continues to grapple with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Head coach Cort Radford has made it clear that the team is still recovering from the impact of the storm. Additionally, Asheville High has seen changes in its lineup, including a new starting quarterback, Tay Williams, and the loss of several significant skill players due to graduation.

Coach Radford emphasized the potential within the new offensive line and the urgency for the players to grow rapidly. The Cougars’ defense is facing challenges as well, having lost most of its experience from the previous season. However, they retain leading tackler Se-Mahj Brown, who is expected to play a more significant role offensively this season. Coach Radford is working to instill a sense of legacy and an understanding of the pressure to succeed among the young athletes at Asheville High School.

Asheville High’s 2025 season opener is scheduled against East Rutherford on August 22, marking a fresh start for the team as they navigate the current challenges ahead.

Key Highlights from October 10, 2025

• AC Reynolds defeated Asheville: 26-7
• West Henderson beat Smoky Mountain: 34-8
• High Point Christian Academy narrowly edged Asheville School: 24-21
• TC Roberson shut out North Buncombe: 42-0
• Mountain Heritage dominated Avery County: 57-7

Asheville High School Football Challenges

• Recovering from Hurricane Helene’s impact
• New starting quarterback: Tay Williams
• Loss of significant skill players due to graduation
• Potential for growth in the new offensive line
• Se-Mahj Brown expected to play more offensively

Upcoming Games

• Season opener against East Rutherford: August 22, 2025

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• 828 News Now: High School Football Results
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• MaxPreps: Asheville Football Season Recap
• Wikipedia: High School Football in the United States
• Britannica: Football
• Google Search: High School Football
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