Asheville Citizen-Times
By Andrew Pearson • December 3, 2010

ASHEVILLE — It's a Gamble in name only when the Asheville High girls put the basketball in the hands of their top scorer. Senior guard Desiree Gamble netted her 1,000th career point last week.

Read full article: 'Asheville High Cougars Have Youth on Their Side'

Congratulation to the nine Asheville Cougars who were named to the All-Mountain Athletic Conference Football team - four on offense and five on defense.

Read full article: 'Nine Cougars Named to All-MAC Football Team'

The Asheville Cougars football team ended the 2010 season in a familiar place: deep in the 3A playoffs. The Cougars (10-3) lost 31-20 to Hibriten High School (12-2) of Lenoir in the third round (quarterfinals). Congratulations to the players and coaches for an extraordinary effort this season!

Read full article: 'Cougars Finish Outstanding Football Season'

(From Asheville Citizen-Times High School Huddle by Andrew Pearson)
November 20, 2010

If the turkey ever gets tired of symbolizing the Thanksgiving holiday, maybe it can be replaced by another animal. A Cougar? For the eighth time in nine years, Asheville High is still playing football in late November.



Read full article: 'Cougars Continue Thanksgiving Tradition'

Congratulations to AHS students Lucas Gregg, Avery Hyde, and Peter Woods, and instructor Michael Luther! All have played significant roles in the 2010 football telecasts on the Cougar Sports Network.

The following is a release from the Asheville-Citizen Times.

ASHEVILLE – November 15, 2020 — There is plenty of school spirit in Western North Carolina. That was evident by the participation in the Southeastern Sports Medicine High School Spirit Video Contest.



Read full article: 'AHS is Judges' Choice in $2,500 Spirit Video Contest'