ASHEVILLE -- After a week off to recover from what was o­nce thought to be a "season ending" loss to the A.C. Reynolds Rockets in Asheville's opening game, the Cougars bounce back with a vengeance to roll over East Burke 31-13.

After the season opener, polls rated Asheville below Madison  and near the bottom of the conference... that is, until top ranked (and still state ranked) T.C. Roberson fell to the Rockets by a greater margin than Asheville.

Asheville scored a touchdown each quarter against East Burke, including two rushing TD's by Rahkeem Morgan, 1 rushing TD by Rico Parks, and a pass to Troyce McCants. Reed Turchi added a field goal. 

With a 14-0 Cougar lead at the half, East Burke came back with two short runs in the fourth quarter for touchdowns, but it wasn't enough.

Asheville plays at 2A powerhouse Brevard away next week. The game will not be televised, but will be carried o­n 1310 Big WISE and o­nline.