Topic: Football

Congratulations to seven Asheville players, 4 juniors and 3 seniors, who were named to the 2008 All-Conference team for the Mountain Athletic Conference (3A). 

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November 28, 2008 - By Romando Dixson - Asheville Citizen-Times 
South Point defense stifles Asheville
An Asheville High offense that does not generate big plays struggles to win.  And Friday, the sixth-seeded Cougars couldn't even score against second-seeded South Point.  The Red Raiders held Asheville in check at Lineberger Stadium and notched a 28-0 home victory in the third round of the NCHSAA 3-A football playoffs.

Read full article: 'Cougars shut down by Red Raiders'

Asheville Citizen-Times sports writers Romando Dixson and Keith Jarrett report on Asheville's 31-10 victory over Tuscola in the second round of the 3A playoffs.

Read full article: 'Cougars defeat Tuscola in football - Citizen-Times reports'

By Romando Dixson, Asheville Citizen-Times

November 15, 2008 - The Asheville High defense didn't always have an answer for R-S Central, but the Cougars' offense passed its first postseason test with flying colors.  Senior tailback Greg Ray scored three touchdowns and rushed for 152 yards Friday at Memorial Stadium, leading the No. 6 seed Cougars to a 42-24 win over 11th-seeded R-S Central in the NCHSAA 3-A football playoffs. Asheville (8-3) will play the winner of tonight's Tuscola-Hunter Huss game next week in the second round.

Read full article: 'Cougars fight off Hilltoppers - Asheville moves to 2nd round'

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'