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CONTENTS QUICK FACTS Location : Asheville, NC GENERAL INFORMATION School District : Asheville City Quick Facts and Directions...... 2 NCHSAA Realignment 2005-2009 2007 Schedule ...... 3 Enrollment : 1228 2006 Results ...... 3 (128th largest) Head Coach Danny Wilkins ...... 3 Conference : 3A Mountain Athletic All-MAC and All-State...... 3 WELCOME TO Colors : Cardinal Red, White, and Black “Goal Getters” Program ...... 3 ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Nickname : Cougars 2007 Outlook...... 4 Stadium : Asheville High School Memorial Mountain Athletic Conference...... 4 Capacity : 7,000+ 2007 Roster...... 5 On behalf of the school, thank you for Surface : Artificial Turf (Gameday Grass) 2007 Individual Statistics ...... 6 your interest in Asheville High Principal : Carol Ray State Championship Hardware ...... 14 Athletic Director : Rex Wells Athletics. This guide was compiled to 2006 Record : 8-4 assist members of the working media 2006 Conference Record : 5-1 MEDIA INFORMATION in their coverage of Asheville High 2006 MAC CO-CHAMPIONS NC High School Football Links ...... 4 Cougar Sports. We hope you enjoy 2006 Playoff Classification : 3A Visiting Radio/TV Media Info...... 7 Zeb Lee Press Box...... 7 your visit! Contact Information: Cougar Sports Radio ...... 14 Asheville High School Cougar Sports TV Network...... 12 419 McDowell Street Prep Sports Online ...... 15 Asheville, NC 28803 Phone: (828) 350-2500 Fax: (828) 255-5316 RECORDS AND HALL OF FAME Cougars Playing in College...... 4 Athletic Director : (828) 350-2670 Football Record Book ...... 8-11 Retired Jerseys and Pro Players..... 13 Asheville High Memorial Stadium ... 14 COACHING INFORMATION Head Coach: Danny Wilkins Record at Asheville: 72-19 (7 years)

Assistant Coaches: Gene Hammonds, Rex Wells, David Burdette, Bill Van ON THE COVER Cleve, Charlie Metcalf, Scott Buchanan, Bill Silver, Marvin Smith, Britt Amos, Bobby Mercer

Trainer: Chris Massey Team Doctor: Jay Jansen

MEDIA INFORMATION DIRECTIONS TO STADIUM Media Contact: Tim Amos, Assistant Superintendent From US-19/US-23: Voice: (828) 350-6166 Take the Patton Avenue exit. Continue on [email protected] Patton Avenue for 0.4 miles. Turn right onto Asheland Avenue. Asheland Avenue changes to Athletics and TV Sports Web Site: McDowell Street at the bottom of the hill. Stay www.cougarsportsnet.com straight on McDowell Street for 0.9 miles. After exiting tunnel, look for the school on the right. School Web Site: www.asheville.k12.nc.us/sites/ahs/default.aspx

From I-40 W: Booster Club: Take exit 50B onto US-25 North towards th www.ashevillehighboosterclub.com 15 ANNIVERSARY OF CSN: This Biltmore. Within a few hundred yards, bear left at year’s cover reflects various scenes the fork in the road onto McDowell Street (you from CSN coverage since 1993. 2007 Prep Sports Online: th will go left of the BP station). After you cross the marks the 15 year of student and bridge, look for the school on the left. www.theashevillecougars.com volunteer produced broadcasts of Cougar Football. From I-40 E: Take exit 50 onto US-25. Turn left (North) at the Media Guide Design and Layout: end of the ramp. Within a few hundred yards, Jared Amos bear left at the fork in the road onto McDowell [email protected] Street (you will go left of the BP station). After you cross the bridge, look for the school on the Asheville City Schools left. www.asheville.k12.nc.us

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2007 SCHEDULE 2006 ALL-STATE SELECTION Date Opponent Site Media 2006 All-State, Rivals.com Top 30 in N.C.

Aug. 24 A.C. Reynolds Away CSN Radio Rahkeem Morgan

Aug. 31 Charlotte Christian Away CSN Radio

Sept. 14 Brevard Home CSN TV/Radio 2006 ALL-MAC SELECTIONS Sept. 21 Freedom Home CSN TV/Radio Rahkeem Morgan, Rico Parks, Logan Livingstain, Matt Bolanos, Phillip Lamy, Sept. 28 Enka Away CSN Radio Chris Conley, Quinn Kirkland, Bradley Oct. 5 T.C. Roberson Home CSN TV/Radio Haynes and Ian McGrayne.

Oct. 12 Erwin Away CSN Radio

Oct. 19 Tuscola (Homecoming) Home CSN TV/Radio 2006 MAC COACH OF THE YEAR Oct. 26 Franklin Away CSN Radio Danny Wilkins Nov. 02 North Buncombe Home CSN TV/Radio Bold indicates Mountain Athletic Conference Game CSN TV: Tape Delayed Broadcast on Channel 16 Why do some players have CSN Radio: Live Broadcast on AM 1310 Big WISE and PrepAlert.com names on the back of their jerseys? 2006 RESULTS (8-4, 5-1 MAC), MAC CO-CHAMPIONS Former Head Coach Lou Fogle Date Opponent W/L Score established the “Goal Getter” incentive program at Asheville High a number of Aug. 25 A.C. Reynolds L 7-28 years ago to reward hard work in the Sept. 8 East Burke W 31-13 preseason. Coach Wilkins has continued Sept. 15 Brevard L 0-17 this tradition by establishing individual Sept. 22 Freedom W 36-3 running, weightlifting and overall character/attendance-related Sept. 29 Enka W 45-7 requirements for each player Oct. 6 T.C. Roberson L 35-13 participating in summer workouts and Oct. 13 Erwin W 28-0 throughout the season. On a specified “test day,” players best efforts are Oct. 20 Tuscola W 22-10 recorded by the coaches as they try to Oct. 30 Franklin W 14-7 meet their goals in the bench press, Nov. 03 North Buncombe W 29-6 clean, and 800 meter run. Those meeting the goals get to wear their Nov. 10 Fred T. Foard W 35-7 names on their game jerseys during the Nov. 17 Concord L 13-21 season. Coach Fogle’s idea has been copied by a number of schools. It is said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

Head Coach Danny Wilkins Danny Wilkins begins his 29th season in coaching and 15th year at Asheville High (8th as head coach) in 2007. His career record as a head coach is 77-53-1, including 72-19 at AHS where he has served as head coach of the Cougars since 2000. Wilkins was named 2003 Mountain Athletic 3-A Conference and Western North Carolina Coach of the Year. In 2004, he took Asheville to the state semifinals for the third consecutive season. In 2005, he led the Cougars to an undefeated season and their first NCHSAA Championship since 1922, earning Associated Press Coach of the Year and Mountain Athletic Conference Coach of the Year. Wilkins was also 2006 MAC Coach of the Year. Under Wilkins, the Cougars have lost only ten times in 69 games over the past five seasons - and five of those losses were to eventual state champions Ashbrook (Class 3-AA in 2002), Reynolds (Class 4-A in 2002), South Point (Class 3-A in 2003), and Concord (Class 3-A in 2004 and 2006). Wilkins is a graduate of Enka High School and Western Carolina University.

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SATURDAY COUGARS 2007 SEASON OUTLOOK The following Cougar alumni are currently playing collegiate football: 2007 looks like another year where Asheville “reloads” Crezdon Butler – Clemson University rather than rebuilds. If you ask Danny Wilkins, T.C. Rico Parks – North Carolina Central Roberson is the team to beat; however preseason polls Michael Hines – Western Carolina University pick the Cougars to win the Mountain Athletic Tony Koone – Louisiana Tech Kadeem Morgan – Western Carolina University Conference title, which would be the fifth in six years. Ben Pless - Sewanee Johnny White – UNC Chapel Hill Despite losing 12 starters from the 2006 squad, Asheville is led by 2006 All-State QB Rahkeem Morgan, who is also ranked in the top 30 in NC by Rivals.com. Also leading the Cougars are standouts senior WR/DB Darius Harrell, senior WR/DB Johnny 3A Mountain Athletic Conference McMorris, senior TE/LB Phillip Lamy, senior RB/DB Giovanni McKnight, senior OL/DL Chris Conley, senior OL/DL Isaiah Harper, junior FB/LB Antonio Carson, and junior RB/LB Greg Ray. Morgan, Conley and Harper started for the 2005 State Championship team.

The 2006 season was cut short in the second round of the playoffs by eventual state champion Concord for the second time in three years, leaving this year’s team Asheville High School Cougars: hungry to repeat its storybook undefeated 2005 http://www.asheville.k12.nc.us/sites/ahs season. http://www.cougarsportsnet.com Asheville plays a tough nonconference schedule as usual, adding private school Charlotte Christian for the Clyde A. Erwin High School Warriors: first time after the annual “Battle for Buncombe” http://www.caehs.buncombe.k12.nc.us/ season opener against 4A powerhouse A.C. Reynolds. Asheville is also looking to avenge last season’s loss against WNC power Brevard, and faces 4A Freedom Enka High School Jets: before beginning conference play. http://www.enkahigh.net .

Franklin High School Panthers: http://www.franklin-high.org http://www.fhspanthers.com

North Buncombe High School Blackhawks: http://www.nbhs.buncombe.k12.nc.us NC High School Sports Online Selected Links related to NC High School Football www.nchsaa.org – NCHSAA Home Page T.C. Roberson High School Rams: northcarolina.ihigh.com – North Carolina Ihigh http://www.tcrhs.buncombe.k12.nc.us www.ncpreps.com – Rivals.com Network www.ncprepreport.com – Scout.com Network www.prepalert.com – WNC High School Sports Tuscola High School Mountaineers: www.carolinavarsity.com – NC and SC Sports http://www.ths.haywood.k12.nc.us www.biggreencountry.com – ACR and WNC Info http://www.tuscolafootball.com www.theashevillecougars.com – Prep Sports Online

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200 777 Asheville High Cougar Ro ster Roster is subject to change during the season. Last updated October 5, 2007. No. Name Height Weight Off. Def. Class 1 Spenser Clement 5'7" 184 FB OLB 12 2 Rahkeem Morgan 6'1" 170 QB DB 12 3 Darius Harrell 6'1" 166 WR DB 12 5 Anthony McPherson 6'0" 175 WR DB 12 7 Johnny McMorris 5'7" 150 WR DB 12 9 Giovanni McKnight 5'9" 163 RB DB 11 10 Tyhelm Bolden 5'10" 176 QB DB 11 16 Brandon Whiteside 5'8" 180 QB DB 10 19 Darius Drummond 5'9" 150 WR DB 10

23 Darion Ray 5'10" 167 WR DB 11 24 Breon Ireland 5’10” 150 WR DB 11 25 Phillip Lamy 5'11" 195 TE LB 12 26 Marcus Thorpe 5'8" 155 RB DB 11 28 Greg Ray 5'9" 184 RB LB 11 32 Antonio Carson 5'10" 185 FB LB 12 34 Jeffry Wallace 5’10” 210 RB LB 9 35 Antonio Mungro 5'8" 168 WR OLB 11 42 Travis Whiteside 5'8" 176 FB LB 10 45 Rob Douglas 6'1" 170 TE DE 11 50 Clint Cogburn 6'2" 170 OL LB 11 55 Tyequan Finley 6'0" 196 OL OLB 11 57 Jon Bolanos 5'9" 231 OL BL 11 59 Chris Conley 5'11" 235 OL DE 12 60 Oliver Shoe 5'9" 170 OL DL 11 61 Wells Fanning 6'1" 185 OL DE 11 62 Darius Roberts 5'10" 224 OL DL 11 65 Brandon Sifford 5'10" 288 OL DL 11 68 Kendrick Whiteside 5'8" 256 OL DL 12 70 Isaiah Harper 6'4" 301 OL DL 12 71 Charlie Walker 5'9" 170 OL DE 11 73 Cody McCurry 6'4" 330 OL DL 10 76 D.J. Gardner 6'2" 340 OL DL 11 77 Roosevelt Harvin 6'3" 270 OL DL 10 80 Jamal Johnson 6’3” 180 WR OLB 10 82 Mark Powell 6'1" 170 PK PK 10 83 Will McMillan 6'1" 166 WR DB 12 84 Reed Turchi 6'3" 155 PK PK 12 86 Jamil Hawes 6'1" 247 TE DE 10

Head Coach: Danny Wilkins Assistant Coaches: Gene Hammonds, Rex Wells, Charlie Metcalf, Bill Van Cleve, David Burdette, Scott Buchanan, Bill Silver, Marvin Smith, Britt Amos, Bobby Mercer

Athletic Director: Rex Wells Principal: Carol Ray .

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2006 Season Statistics

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Information for Press and Media

Zeb Lee Press Box Phone and Data Services Asheville City Schools has installed filtered high-speed internet access for media use in the press box. Just bring your laptop and Ethernet cable and connect. Username and password information will be given out on site. A fax machine/copier is also available.

Permanent VOIP telephone lines are installed in the press box for media use. Radio stations no longer need to install their own phone lines, unless an analog line is needed. Stations may make local or toll-free calls and cover any long- distance costs. Please contact us in advance for phone numbers and to ensure line availability if multiple lines are needed. Radio/Online/Live Audio Asheville High welcomes live audio broadcasts from the Zeb In 1994, the three-level press box was named for veteran radio Lee press box. One private booth is available, with priority sportscaster Zeb Lee (1911-1998), who personally broadcast given to home media on a first-come, first-served basis. For every Asheville High football game from 1948-1993 on the 2007 season, SportsRadio 1310 Big WISE will use this WSKY Radio. booth to broadcast all of the Cougars’ games. An open seating area is also available. Electrical outlets and multiple The press box is on the side of the stadium opposite the main phone lines are available in each location. Parking is building, and can be accessed from either ticket booth on the available near the concession stand if arranged in advance. home side. Special media parking near the concession stand is available if arranged in advance. Additional parking is Television Television available on the AB Tech Campus. Official media credentials The Cougar Sports Network owns the exclusive rights to all are required to enter the press box and the field level. Only home TV broadcasts in the Asheville area. CSN also has members of the working media are allowed inside the press priority in the home TV booth inside the press box. Visiting box. schools that wish to bring a TV crew and truck are

encouraged to do so, but must make arrangements in advance The first floor of the press box is reserved for members of the to coordinate truck, talent, and camera positions. CSN can media. Special accommodations may be made by calling the alternatively provide an audio and video feed for away athletic director at Asheville High School or Asheville City broadcast. Schools Assistant Superintendent Tim Amos at (828) 350-6166 or emailing [email protected]. Requests may Broadcast Rights Fees include the use of special parking, seating on press row, TV Asheville High does not currently charge a broadcast (rights) monitor, phone line(s), electrical power, and camera locations. fee for any radio or online broadcast of sporting events. Also, requests for statistics, game notes, and other media However, the NCHSAA and other schools may charge a information may be honored with advance notice (when rights fee for certain games. We welcome and encourage available). When possible, please make arrangements prior to members of the media to visit our campus often to help game day. Facilities are available on a first-come, first-served expose the talented student athletes at Asheville High, and basis, with priority given to local media. hope you enjoy your visit! (We also encourage you to

mention our website, www.cougarsportsnet.com!) During playoff and some regular season games, a media hospitality room can be found on the first floor of the press box.

Team Video (Coaches’ game footage) may shoot from either the coaches’ booth or the press box roof. Both locations have Asheville High would like to thank Image Solutions multiple electrical outlets within easy reach. of Asheville for providing a Copier and Fax Machine for Media use in the Press Box this season. Call them at (828) 252-COPY or visit online: www.imagesolutions-online.com WWW.COUGARSPORTSNET.WWW.COUGARSPORTSNET.COMCOM 7

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State Championships: Coach Shrine Bowl Appearances: 1922: Asheville 12, New Bern 6 (OT) The QB was Ralph 1938 - Lee Stone James who later became head coach at AHS. A transfer 1942 - Ralph James from Columbia (SC) High, James was All-State in football 1959 - A.R. "Capp" Isbill, assistant coach and basketball in both SC and NC. 1982 - Bruce Peterson, Sr., assistant coach 2005: 3A - Asheville 13, Western Alamance 10 Player Shrine Bowl Appearances: NCHSAA Division II Championship: 1938 - Tom Jones, Elmore "Bobo" Carter, Herbert Coman, Bill 1982: 4A - Asheville 21, Greenville Rose 7 Justice, Fred Lytle, Gene McCrary Under Coach Bruce Peterson AHS finished the regular 1939 - Robbie Robinson season 9-1, the only blemish a one-point loss to Western 4- 1940 - George Karembelas and Bob Young A Conference champion Ashbrook. 1941 - Mack Duncan (Placed in the two-week 4-A Division II playoffs, AHS 1942 - Charlie Justice and Carl Tipton (Everett Wilkinson, mgr.) defeated Charlotte Independence and quarterback Mark 1943 - Billy Britt and Joe Swicegood Maye, the state’s player of the year, 50-29, with 1,000-yard 1944 - Bob Cline rushers Scott Roberts and Pete Calhoun scoring three 1946 - Fred Beaver touchdowns each.) 1950 - Ralph Beaver 1952 - Jerry Bishop Player, and Then Coach, In State Championship 1956 - Bobby Gibson Mickey Ray is the only person to play on a State 1963 - Paul Burwell Championship team (Division II, 1982) and coach on 1964 - Chip Bradley another (Assistant Coach, 2005). Ralph James played on 1966 - Stuart Kennedy the 1922 State Championship team and was head coach 1973 - Charles "Buster" Ray (1941-44) but never won a State Championship. However, 1982 - Scott Roberts his team was National Runner-up in 1941. 1991 - Craig King 1992 - Leonard Little Western Regional Final Appearances: 1994 - Jamal "Boo" Robinson 1914 2005 - Crezdon Butler and Johnny White 1922 1999: 3A - Asheville 17, Concord 8 Biggest Chokes: 2002: 3AA - Ashbrook 22, Asheville 19 (OT) 2004: Asheville led Concord 20-0 with 5:43 left in the 4th qtr. of 2003: 3A - South Point 57, Asheville 10 the 3A Semifinal game. Concord came back to win 21-20 led by 2004: 3A - Concord 21, Asheville 20 QB Tommy Beecher, and went on to win the state championship. 2005: 3A - Asheville 20, T.W. Andrews 12 2002: Asheville led Ashbrook at home in the 3AA semifinal game. Lost 22-19 in overtime. Ashbrook went on to win the state Undefeated Seasons: championship. 1922: 10-0-2 (State Champions)

1941: 11-0 (lost on January 1, 1942, 44-0 to Boys High of Atlanta in the "Milk Bowl" mythical National Championship.) Largest Margin of Victory: 1942: 9-0 (lost 13-7 to Miami High in the Orange Bowl on 94 points: Asheville 94, Hickory 0 (1942) December 12, 1942) 91 points: Asheville 91, Cherokee 0 (1927) 2005: 15-0 (3A State Champions) 86 points: Asheville 86, Waynesville Mountaineers 0 (1922) 76 points: Asheville 83, Enka 7 (1992)

Most Victories in a Season: Largest Margin of Defeat: 2005: AHS went 15-0 and won the 3A State Championship 117 points: Raleigh 117, Asheville 0 (1914 State Championship over Western Alamance by a score of 13-10. game) 2003: AHS football won 13 straight games and was ranked #1 before losing at home in the state 3A semifinals to Largest Scoring Margin in a Season: South Point (57-10) and finishing 13-1. South Point went on 435 points (1942) - Asheville outscored opponents 441-6, the only to win the state championship. opponent's score came on an Asheville fumble at the goal line. 402 points (2004) - Asheville outscored opponents 542-140 Most Consecutive Conference Victories: Fewest Points Allowed in a Season: 18 - 2002-2004 6 points (1942). Asheville outscored opponents 441-6 in 9 games, 16 - 1989-1992 allowing only .667 points per game.

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Most Shutouts in a Season: 8 shutouts (1942). Quarterback Sacks in a Season (minimum 6): 10 - George "The Rock" Brewer (1998) Most Consecutive Games Not Shutout: 8 - Travis Wilcox (1998) 131 games. Streak began after 9-0 loss to T.C. Roberson 8 - Quinn Kirkland (2005) for -45 yards in 1995 and ended with 17-0 loss to Brevard in 2006. 7 - Cedric Bates (1996) 6 - Ron Howard (1993) Most Consecutive Games Scoring in Double Figures: 6 - Virgil Lankford (1993) 68 games 2001 through 2005 seasons. Streak began in 6 - Jamal "Boo" Robinson (1994) 2001 after a 10-7 loss to Ragsdale in first round of state 6 - Tony Koone (2002) playoffs in 2000. Streak ended in loss to 4A A.C. Reynolds 6 - Marcus England (2004) for -40 yards 28-7 in 2006 season opener. Punting average (season): Individual Career Points Scored: 42.74 yards - Charlie Justice (1942) - 19 punts, 42.74 average 570 points - Johnny White (2003-2005) - 90 TDs rushing, 3 42.67 yards - Neville Hayes (2004) - 21 punts, 42.67 average TDs receiving, 1 interception TD, 1 fumble return TD Career Place Kicking Points: Most Interceptions in a Season - Team: 27 (1999). 197 points - Neville Hayes (2003: 37/41 PAT, 5/7 FG; 2004: 61/66 PAT, 6/11 FG; 2005: 42/46 PAT, 8/17 FG) All-Purpose Touchdowns in a Career: 138 points - Clay Foster (1999: 49 points; 2000: 28/29 PAT, 5/12 95 - Johnny White (2003-2005) 2003: 20 rush, 1 FG; 2001: 31/32 PAT, 5/11 FG) interception; 2004: 39 rush, 2 receiving; 2005: 31 rush, 1 fumble recovery, 1 receiving. Most PAT Kicks in a Game: 10 - Brennan McClure (1993) Asheville 70, Hendersonville 20 Individual Interceptions in a Season (5 minimum): 7 - Brennan McClure (1993) Asheville 63, Erwin 6 7 - Crezdon Butler (2005) (117 return yards and 1 TD) 6 - Donnell King (1999) Longest Kickoff Returns for TDs: 6 - DeNorrise Burton (1994) 95 yards - Thomas Littlejohn (1996) vs. Shelby. 5 - P.J. White (1998) 92 yards - Thomas Littlejohn (1996) vs. A.C. Reynolds. 5 - Jimmy Scott (2000) (83 return yards) 91 yards - Clifton Hallum (1996) vs. T.C. Roberson 5 - Michael Hines (2002) 90 yards - Eric Walker (1998) vs. West Henderson 5 - Tremayne Mallory (2004)(160 return yards and 2 TDs) 89 yards - Lamont Jones (1996) vs. Pisgah 85 yards - Charlie Justice (1942) vs. Hickory 82 yards - Crezdon Butler (2003) vs. A.C. Reynolds Career Interceptions (5 minimum): 10 - Crezdon Butler (2003-2, 2004-1, 2005-7) 9 - DeNorrise Burton (1993-3, 1994-6) Longest Punt Returns for TDs: 9 - Michael Hines (2000-1, 2001-3, 2002-5) 89 yards - DeNorrise Burton (1994, vs. Pisgah) 8 - Jimmy Scott (1998-3, 2000-5) 82 yards - Evan Pappas (2004, vs. Southwest Guilford) 7 - Donnell King (1998-1999) 75 yards - John Earle (1970, vs. Charlotte Garinger) 6 - Kadeem Morgan (2003-1; 2004-3, 41 return yards; 2005-2, 12 return yards) Longest Field Goal: 6 - Evan Pappas (2002-1, 2003-2, 2004-3) 48 yards - Neville Hayes - (2004) vs. East Henderson 5 - Stan Gordon (1971-1972) 45 yards (2 in one game) - John Lewis (1997) vs. A.L. Brown (2 5 - P.J. White (1998) 45-yd FGs made during this game - only points scored by AHS) 5 - Tremayne Mallory (2004)(160 return yards and 2 TDs) 45 yards - Neville Hayes (2005) vs. Tuscola 43 yards - Brennan McClure (1994) vs. Enka Individual Interceptions in a Game: 2 - Stan Gordon (1971, vs. Charlotte Harding) Most Offensive Yards in a Game: 2 - Stan Gordon (1972, vs. Charlotte Harding) 644 yards (1993) Asheville 47, Franklin 17 2 - Antonio Harper (1999, vs. E. Henderson) 625 yards (1942) Asheville 94, Hickory 0 (565 rushing, 60 2 - Donnell King (1999, vs. Tuscola) passing) 591 yards (1992) (530 rushing) vs Erwin Longest Interception Return for TD: 560 yards (1993) Asheville 70, Hendersonville 20. 75 yards - Antonio Harper (1999) vs. Pisgah 556 yards (1942) Asheville 60, Children's Home 0. 62 yards - P.J. White (1997) vs. North Buncombe 503 yards (2005)(all rushing on 54 carries) vs. Franklin.

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Most Rushes in a Game - Team: Rushing Yards in a Season per game: 62 rushes for 310 yards vs. Smoky Mountain (2001) 265.0 - Charlie Justice (1942 - Lee Edwards) 170.1 - John Avery (1993) 11 games Most Rushing Yards in a Game - Individual: 368 yards on 34 carries - Johnny White (2005) in 49-28 victory Rushing Yards in a Career per attempt (minimum 150): at (previously undefeated) Franklin, October 28, 2005. 14.0 - Charlie Justice (1940-42 - Lee Edwards) NCHSAA 281 yards on 11 carries and 5 TDs - Billy Britt (1942) in a 94-0 RECORD; 286 carries for 4,005 yards and 40 TDs. victory vs. Hickory 11.27 - John Avery (1993) 166-1,871 rushing, 32 rushing TDs 275 yards on 33 carries and 3 TDs - Johnny White (2004) vs. 8.5 - Johnny White (2003-05) 604 carries for 5,123 yards and Concord. 90 TDs. 271 yards on 30 carries - Johnny White (2004) vs Tuscola. 8.0 - Crezdon Butler (2002-05) 629 carries for 5,011 yards and 248 yards on 28 carries - Tyrus Knox (2001) in 42-21 victory 59 TDs. over North Buncombe. 244 yards on 14 carries - Charlie Justice (1942) and 3 TDs Career Rushing Yards: 241 yards on 15 carries - Michael Byrd (2002) and 3 TDs in 5,141 - Johnny White (2003-05) 607 carries for 5,141 yards 20-10 win over T.C. Roberson. and 90 TDs. 231 yards and 3 TDs - John Avery (1993) 16 carries vs. 5,011 - Crezdon Butler (2002-05) 629 carries for 5,011 yards Hendersonville. and 59 TDs. 230 yards and 3 TDs - Thomas Littlejohn (1996) vs. East 4,005 - Charlie Justice (1940-42 - Lee Edwards) 286 carries Chapel Hill. for 4,005 yards and 40 TDs. 223 yds and 6 TDs on 10 carries - John Avery (1993) 63-6 win 2,738 - Troyce Sanders (1996-98)(1996: 28-223, 5 TDs; 1997: vs. Erwin. 17 TDs; 1998: 210-1,367, 16 TDs 2,203 - Tyrus Knox (1998-2001) 18 TDs Longest Run from Scrimmage: 1,982 - Michael Byrd (2001-03) 29 TDs 99 2/3 yards - Charlie Justice (1942). AHS defeated Knoxville 1,929 - John Avery (1992-1993) 33 rushing TDs 27-0, previously unbeaten and ranked #1 in TN. 95 yards - Kevin Blakely (1997) vs. A.C. Reynolds. Season Rushing Yards (1,000 yards minimum): 95 yards - Willie Tobe (1971) vs. Tuscola 2,385 - Charlie Justice (1942 - Lee Edwards) 128 carries for 93 yards - Thaddeus Boyce (2004) in 17-0 victory over 2,385 yards and 22 TDs. Franklin in driving rain of Hurricane Ivan. 2,184 - Johnny White (2004) 223-2,184; 39 TDs 1,871- John Avery (1993) 166-1,871; 32 TDs Most Individual TDs in a game: 1,855 - Johnny White (2005) 238-1,855; 31 TDs 7 - John Avery (1993): Asheville 63, Erwin 6. Avery rushed 10 1,495 - Crezdon Butler (2004) 145-1,495; 17 TDs times for 223 yards and 6 touchdowns, and had 1 pass 1,393 - Charlie Justice (1941) 124-1,393; 17 TDs reception for 70 yards and 1 touchdown. This effort tied the 1,374 - Crezdon Butler (2005) 169-1,374; 16 TDs NCHSAA record at the time. 1,367 - Troyce Sanders (1998) 210-1,367, 16 TDs 6 - Johnny White (2005): 34 carries for 368 yards in 49-28 1,313 - Crezdon Butler (2003) 195-1,313; 17 TDs victory at Franklin. 1,265 - Scott Roberts (1982) 5 - Charlie Justice (1941) vs. Sumter. 1,148 - Troyce Sanders (1997) 17 TDs 5 - Charlie Justice (1942) vs. Children's Home (had 2 TDs 1,109 - Buster Ray (1973) 1,109 called back). 1,084 - Johnny White (2003) 143-1,084; 20 TDs 5 - Billy Britt (1942) vs. Hickory. 1,048 - John Gilliam (1981) 1,048 13 TDs 5 - John Avery (1993) vs. Franklin. 1,033 - Jimmy Scott (1999) 202-1,033; 16 TDs 5 - John Avery (1993) vs. T.C. Roberson. 1,020 - Willie Tobe (1972) 1,000+ - Pete Calhoun (1982) Most Rushing TDs in a Career: 90 - Johnny White (2003-05) 604 carries for 5,123 yards and Touchdown Passes Thrown in a Season: 90 TDs. 21 - Rance Rhodes (1999)

Rushing Yards in a Season per attempt: Passing Yards in a Game: 18.63 - Charlie Justice (1942) NCHSAA RECORD 285 - Mark Caldwell (1977) 9-13-0 and 4 TDs vs. Hickory 11.27 - John Avery (1993) 166-1,871 rushing, 32 rushing TDs 263 - Rance Rhodes (1999) 11-22-0 and 2 TDs vs. A.C. 10.31 - Crezdon Butler (2004) 145-1,495 rushing, 17 TDs Reynolds. 9.79 - Johnny White (2004) 223-2,184 yds, 39 TDs in 14 240 - Bubba Dotson (1993) 7-11-1 and 2 TDs vs. Franklin. games 230 - Rance Rhodes (1999) 8-11-0 and 4 TDs vs. West Henderson.

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Pass Receiving Yards in a Game: Pass Receiving Yards in a Season (400 yards minimum): 252 yards - Petie Scarborough (1999) had "one of the best 1,197 yards - Petie Scarborough (1999) - 44 receptions for individual performances I've seen in 30 years of coaching," 1,197 yards and 13 TDs in 15 games. said Asheville head coach Lou Fogle. He caught six passes 805 yards - Tim Burdine (1989) - 41 receptions for 805 yards for a whopping 252 yards, mostly on short routes he broke into and 5 TDs in 10 games long gains. Scarborough scored TD's on receptions of 69 and 783 yards - Michael Hines (2001) - 47 receptions for 783 yards 64 yards and broke a 50-yarder that set up the game- winning and 8 TDs in 11 games. field goal as Asheville ruined 4A (and eventual State 619 yards - P.J. White (1997) 26-619 in 10 games. Champion ) A.C. Reynolds' unbeaten record, 16-14, in a 611 yards - Leonard Little (1992) 33 receptions for 611 yards. Mountain Athletic Conference game. QB Rance Rhodes was 600 yards - Michael Hines (2002) 35-600, 7 TDs in 14 games. 11-22 passing for 263 yards and 2 TDs. 552 yards - Phillip Ashely (1976) 23 recptions for 552 yards 162 yards - Petie Scarborough (1999) had 3 catches and 3 and 5 TDs. TDs vs. E. Rutherford 547 yards - Steve Gibson (1994) - 23 receptions for 547 yards 147 yards - Petie Scarborough (1999) had only 4 catches for in 10 games. 147 yards and a 75 yard TD vs. Parkland. 530 yards - DeNorrise Burton (1993) 14 receptions for 530 121 yards - Michael Hines (2001) 8 receptions, 121 yards, 1 yards. TD vs. A.C. Reynolds. 496 yards - Steve Gibson (1993) - 12 receptions for 496 yards and 5 TDs. Passing Yards in a Season: 470 yards - Walter Ruff (1990) - 25 receptions for 470 yards 1,930 - Rance Rhodes (1999) 95-181-8, 21 TDs, 15 games. 440 yards - Petie Scarborough (1998) - 24 receptions for 440 1,585 - Mark Caldwell (1977) 13 games. yards. 1,333 - Judd Herring (1990) 60-142, 8 TDs, 12 games. 410 yards - P.J. White (1998) - 22-410, 6 TDs. 1,318 - Brian Fields (1998) 73-148, 15 TDs, 12 games. 1,223 - Rahkeem Morgan (2006) 77-146-5, 10 TDs, 12 All-America and Player of the Year: games. 1992 - Leonard Little - Super Prep, Blue Chip, and Prep 1,218 - Bubba Dotson (1992) 14 TDs, 12 games. Football Report All-America first team. 1,204 - Jordan Phillips (2001) 72-157-7, 11 TDs, 11 games. 1993 - Jamal "Boo" Robinson - Preseason Blue Chip All- 1,123 - Bubba Dotson (1993) 39-100-7, 12 TDs, 11 games. American. 1,054 - DeNorrise Burton (1994) 11 TDs, 2 Ints, 10 games. 1999 - Petie Scarborough - USA Today NC Player of the Year. 1,044 - Michael Byrd (2002) 10 TDs, 14 games. 2005 - Crezdon Butler - tied for second in Associated Press 1,036 - Mark Caldwell (1976) 10 games. voting for NC Player of the Year. 968 - Brian Fields (1997) 10 TDs, 11 games. 924 - Jordan Phillips (2000) 57-135, 9 TDs, 11 games. Largest Offensive Interior Line: Average size: 6'1", 272 lbs. (1998) LT - Glen Vinson (6'3", Passing Yards in a Career: 275); LG - Jonathan Dorsey (5'11", 270); C - Sonny 2,621 - Mark Caldwell (1976-1977) Williamson (6'0", 255); RG - Matt Brookshire (6'0", 225); RT - 2,341 - Bubba Dotson (1992-1993) Steven Miller (6'3", 335). (Record: 10 wins, 2 losses). 2,293 - Brian Fields (1996-1998) (1996: 1-7, 20;1997: 968; 1998: 73-148 1,318 15 TDs NC Coach of the Year (Associated Press): 2,148 - Rance Rhodes (1998-1999) 105-198-9, 25 TDs. 2005 - Danny Wilkins, Head Coach - directed AHS to a 15-0 2,128 - Jordan Phillips (2000-2001) 129-292-7, 20 TDs. season and 13-10 victory over Western Alamance in the 3A 1,760 - Michael Byrd (2001-2003) 16 TDs. State Championship. Wilkins had a 40-3 record over the last 1,463 - Crezdon Butler (2004-2005) 82-194-9, 7 TDs. three years (2003-05), was also named the WNC Coach of the 1,369 - Rafael Chambers (1995-1996) 84-172 Year and will coach in the East-West All Star Game in July 1,274 - Rahkeem Morgan (2004-2006 . . .) 79-160-6, 10 TDs 2006. (2006: 72-145-5- 1223-10; 2005: 1-6-0-18-0; 2004; 2004: 1-8- 1-33-0). 1,200 - DeNorrise Burton (1992-1994) in 11 games.

Pass Receiving Yards in a Career: 1,637 - Petie Scarborough (1998-99) 68-1,637 (24.1 ypc). 1,490 - Michael Hines (2000-2002) 93-1,490, 15 TDs (16.0 ypc). 1,043 - Steve Gibson (1993-1994) 35-1,043, 15 TDs (29.8 ypc). 1,029 - P.J. White (1997-98) 48-1,029 (21.4 ypc).

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ASHEVILLE FOOTBALL 2007 FootballCougar Retired Sports Jerseys Radio and and Current Television Pro Players

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#30 Leonard Little #56 Ray Roberts Asheville High School retired Position: Offensive Tackle football jersey #30 in honor of College: University of Virginia Leonard Little at halftime of the High School: Asheville, NC (Asheville HS) North Buncombe game on Place of Birth: Asheville, NC November 4, 2005. Jersey Number: 56 (Asheville), 73 (Seattle Seahawks) A 1993 graduate, Little was All Conference for three years, All In 1991, Roberts was a first-team All American at State his senior year, and the University of Virginia. In 1992, Roberts was a represented North Carolina in NFL First round draft pick for the Seattle Seahawks. the Shrine Bowl. He also played for the Detroit Lions. Ray has also been a great supporter of Asheville High School athletics, donating Little continued his career at the University of athletic equipment, footwear, and other items to school sports teams. Tennessee where he was All Southeastern Conference in 1996 and 1997, and was named to the 1997 AP All America team. He played in the Orange Bowl for the Vols in 1998. Also Playing Pro Football (Jersey Not Yet Retired) #20 John Avery Little was drafted in the third round (65th overall) by College: University of Mississippi the St. Louis Rams in the 1998 NFL draft. To date, NFL: Miami Dolphins (#1 Draft Pick), Denver Broncos, Minnesota Vikings Little has played in two Super Bowls and one Pro CFL: Edmonton Eskimos, Toronto Argonauts (currently), XFL: Chicago Enforcers Bowl and is considered one of the best defensive linemen in the NFL. WWW.COUGARSPORTSNET.WWW.COUGARSPORTSNET.COMCOM 13

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Facility Information

Asheville High School Memorial Stadium Asheville High School Memorial Stadium was constructed in 1983 at a cost of $700,000 and seats approximately 7,000 spectators. The first football game played in the new stadium was a 31-6 victory over the Erwin Warriors in 1983. The stadium was dedicated in 1984 as Cougar Stadium, later renamed Asheville High School Memorial Stadium in 1998 in honor of all athletes, past, present, and future who have died or may lose their life while student-athletes at AHS. The stadium is home to the following AHS sports: football, soccer, field hockey and track plus a few community events. The stadium went under construction to receive new GameDay Artificial Turf for the 2005 season. The turf was selected to maximize use of the playing field so that in addition to football, soccer, and field hockey games, physical education classes, marching band practices, and other events can now be held on the field. The synthetic field has permanent line markings on the field for football, soccer, and field hockey in addition to endzone and field lettering, and is the only one in the state with a two-toned green color. The new field also has a pawprint design in the center, replacing the block A which has been on the field since the stadium’s construction, and now appears on each 25 yard line. The new turf replaces a Bermuda grass field. The track has six lanes and is a fast rubberized-latex surface.

The lighting system was designed for television broadcasts. The stadium was voted the finest high school football facility in North Carolina in 1996. The stadium celebrates its 25 th year in 2007.

Cougar Sports Radio Network

SportsRadio 1310 Big WISE will broadcast each Asheville Cougar football game for the fourth consecutive year. The weekly broadcasts begin with the Big WISE Pre-game show each Friday evening at 7:05pm. Each game broadcast will also feature a halftime program and post-game show. Tune in to 1310 AM or 970 AM for all the action!

Play-by-Play Commentator Scot Powell has been a member of the Cougar Broadcast team since 2002, serving as the school’s basketball play-by-play voice on the Cougar Sports TV Network. He has also provided football play-by-play for WISE for the past 3 seasons.

Analyst Brendan Harrington begins his second season covering the Cougars in 2007. Harrington has announced for UNCA Basketball, Washington and Lee University Football, high school football, minor league baseball, and ESPN Radio. Harrington previously handled play- by-play for Brevard College football.

WISE 1310 AM (Asheville) WYSE 970 AM (Canton)

PrepAlert.com will provide LIVE internet streaming of Cougar Sports Radio Network broadcasts this season. Then and Now: Hardware from Asheville’s 2005 and 1922 State Championships

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