Asheville - November 11, 2005 - The Asheville Cougars football team (11-0) continued to dominate opponents as they cruised by Fred T. Foard (4-8) by a score of 42-3 in the first round of the NCHSAA 3A west playoffs. The Cougar defense, led by Kadeem Morgan and Derelle McMorris, held the Tigers to a lone field goal. The offense and special teams also made some big plays, including an 88 yard kickoff return for a TD by Johnny White, an 89 yard TD run by Crezdon Butler (136 yards on 6 carries), a 74 yard run by Troyce McCants and 2 TDs by Kadeem Morgan. Next week, the Cougars host 8th seeded Anson County (8-4) in the second round of the playoffs. Anson defeated South Point to advance. Cougars fans would have liked a chance to avenge the 2003 loss to South Point 57-10 in the semifinals (see CSN poll), but that must wait for a future date.
