Topic: Football

November 8, 2008 - By Romando Dixson - Asheville Citizen-Times

Second place didn't seem like much motivation for an Asheville High football team accustomed to winning conference titles.  Now first place, that's a different story.

The Cougars rallied from a 10-point, second-half deficit Friday night to ruin North Buncombe's senior night and score a stirring 14-10 victory in the Mountain Athletic Conference. The win, combined with Tuscola's stunning home loss to Roberson, gives Asheville (7-3, 5-1) at least a share of the MAC title for the fourth straight season.

Read full article: 'Asheville rallies for victory . . . gains a share of MAC title after Tuscola loses'

Thanks to Assistant Coach David Burdette, here are the 2008 football statistics, updated weekly (usually by Wednesday) following each game:

• 2008 Defense
• 2008 Offense

These links open Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets.  Navigate through the tabs at the bottom of each spreadsheet to find the individual game or summary season-to-date totals. 

Asheville - August 29, 2008 - A.C. Reynolds (4A) came away with a 17-10 football victory over the Asheville Cougars (3A) in the season opener, for only their second win over the Cougars in the last six meetings.

Read full article: 'Asheville Falls to Reynolds Despite Late Rally'

The 2008 Football Media Guide is now available for download.

Click Here to download the full guide (5.5mb/pdf)

 

The Asheville High Cougars football team has enjoyed much success at home since the on-campus stadium was constructed in 1983.

Read full article: 'Home Sweet Home'