Asheville, NC – December 25, 2004 – O­nce again, Asheville High football is well-represented o­n the Asheville Citizen-Times’ All-WNC football team released today.  The Cougars, who finished the season with a 12-2 record and advanced to the state 3A semifinals, feature the All-WNC Player of the Year, four additional First-Team picks, two Second-Team players, and five Honorable Mentions.  They are:

Player of the Year and First Team Running Back:
Johnny White (junior, running back) All-MAC;223 rushes for 2,184 yards and 39 TDs; 15 pass receptions for253 yards and 2 TDs; 31.5 tackles; 4 pass deflections; 3 sacks; and 2 forced fumbles.

First Team:
Crezdon Butler (junior, QB/athlete) All-MAC; 41-96-5 passing for 714 yards; 145-1,495 rushing and 17 touchdowns; 17 tackles; 8 pass deflections; 1 interception and 1 forced fumble.
Michael Bolanos (senior, offensive line) All-MAC; blocking helped Cougars rush for 4,707 yards and pass for 781 yards with 67 total TDs.
Marcus England (senior, linebacker) All-MAC; 132 tackles; 6 sacks; 5 tackles for loss; 4 forced and 1 recovered fumble.
Neville Hayes (junior, punter); punted for 42.7 yard average; kicked 61-66 extra points and 6-11 field goals.

Second Team:  Roger Reid (senior, defensive line); Elijah Harrison (senior, defensive back)

Honorable Mention: Jovan Aiken, Brandon Fant, Josh Israel, Kadeem Morgan, and Evan Pappas

Link to 2004 Asheville Football Statistics.