The biggest news of the game was a high ankle sprain for senior Johnny White which sidelined him for the entire second half. The loss of White could seriously hurt the Cougar scoring machine, as White became the first rusher in Asheville history to gain over 5,000 yards during this game. White remains questionable for the next game.
The Cougars face the Red Raiders from High Point T.W. Andrews at home next week. Andrews defeated Franklin at the Panther Pit 28-24 last week. The Cougars are 0-3 the past 3 consecutive years in the Regional finals, losing to Ashbrook (2002), South Point (2003), and Concord (2004). Each of those teams became the eventual state champion. Asheville has made 5 Regional final appearances since 1999, defeating Concord that year. One of the biggest losses in school history was in 2003 to the Red Raiders of South Point. Will the fourth consecutive year in the region final be the charm?