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School Information 2009 Media Guide Name of School: Asheville High School This guide was compiled to assist Location : Asheville, NC members of the media in covering School District : Asheville City (Public) Asheville High Football. We hope you NCHSAA Realignment 2005-2009 Enrollment : enjoy your visit! 1228 (128th largest) Conference : 3A Mountain Athletic School Address: Colors : Cardinal Red, White, and Black Asheville High School Nickname : Cougars 419 McDowell Street Principal: Carol Ray Asheville, NC 28803 Athletic Director: Rex Wells Phone: (828) 350-2500 - Fax: (828) 255-5316 School Website: www.asheville.k12.nc.us/sites/ahs Athletic Director : (828) 350-2670 Athletics Website: cougarsportsnet.com

Media Contact/Sports Information: Stadium Information Tim Amos/CSN Executive Producer Stadium Name : Asheville High School Memorial Voice: (828) 273-5701 Capacity : 7,000+ [email protected] Surface : Artificial Turf (Gameday Grass) First Year : 1983 2009 Varsity Football Schedule First Game: Sep. 9, 1983 (AHS 31, Erwin 6) Record at Memorial Stadium (1983-2008): 128-40-1 Date Opponent Site Media 80% winning percentage Home record since artificial turf (2005-2008): 30-6 Aug. 28 Tuscola Home CSN TV/Radio Sept. 4 Open Coaches and Staff Sept. 11 Burns Away CSN Radio Head Coach: Danny Wilkins Record at Asheville: 92-26 (9 years) Sept. 18 Kennedy (Charlotte) Home CSN Radio Sept. 25 Elizabethton (Tennessee) Home CSN Radio Assistant Coaches: Charlie Metcalf, Gene Hammonds, Rex Wells, David Burdette, Marvin Oct. 2 A.C. Reynolds Away CSN Radio Smith, Adrian Clark, Bill Silver, Scott Buchanan, Mike Zboyovski, Jessie Swain, Zack Wilkins, Todd Oct. 9 Enka (Homecoming) Home CSN TV/Radio Hardin Oct. 16 McDowell Away CSN Radio Team Doctor: Jay Jansen

Oct. 23 T.C. Roberson Home CSN TV/Radio Cougar Football History Oct. 30 North Buncombe Away CSN Radio 2008 Record : 9-4 Nov. 6 Erwin (Parents Night) Home CSN TV/Radio 2008 Conference Record : 5-1 2008 MAC Co-Champions BOLD Indicates Mountain Athletic Conference game th CSN TV: Tape-Delayed broadcasts on Channel 16/Asheville Cable (School record 4 consecutive year) CSN Radio: LIVE Broadcast on ESPN Radio - Big WISE Asheville / 1310 & 970 AM 2008 Playoff Classification : 3A

2008 Results (9-4, 5-1 MAC Regular Season) MAC Co-Champion All-Time Record Since 1919: 577-342-37 All-Time Points Scored: 18,835 Date Opponent Site Result Aug. 29 A.C. Reynolds Home L 10-17 State Champions: 1922, 2005 (3A) National Runner-up: 1941 Sept. 12 Charlotte Christian Home L 3-31 Western Region Champs: 1914, 1922, 1999, 2005 NCHSAA Div. II Champions: 1982 Sept. 19 Brevard Away W 28-25 Western Region Final Appearances: Sept. 26 Freedom Away W 38-16 1914, 1922, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007

Oct. 3 Enka Home W 41-14 Mountain Athletic Conference Champions (Since Oct. 10 T.C. Roberson Away W 42-14 1990): 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Oct. 17 Erwin (Homecoming) Home W 35-14 First TV Game: 1993 (AHS 21, Pisgah 13) Oct. 24 Tuscola Away L 13-34 Shrine Bowl Player Appearances: 29 Players, Oct. 31 Franklin (Parents Night) Home W 27-15 4 Coaches, and1 Team Manager

Nov. 7 North Buncombe Away W 14-10 Media Guide Nov. 14 R-S Central (First Round) Home W 42-24 ON THE COVER: Asheville High School Main Nov. 21 Tuscola (Second Round) Away W 31-10 Building: Douglas Ellington, Architect (1929) Design and Layout: Jared Amos Nov. 28 South Point (Third Round) Away L 0-28 [email protected] 2

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MEMORIAL STADIUM

Directions to Asheville High From US-19/US-23: Take the Patton Avenue exit. Continue on Patton Avenue for 0.4 miles. Turn right onto Asheland Avenue. Asheland Avenue changes to McDowell Street at the bottom of the hill. Stay straight on McDowell Street for 0.9 miles. After exiting tunnel, look for the school on the right.

From I-40 W: Take exit 50B onto US-25 North towards Biltmore. Within a few hundred yards, bear left at the fork in the road onto McDowell Street (you will go left of the BP station). After you cross the bridge, look for the school on the left.

From I-40 E: Take exit 50 onto US-25. Turn left (North) at the end of the ramp. Within a few hundred yards, bear left at the Asheville High School Memorial Stadium fork in the road onto McDowell Street (you will go left of Asheville High School Memorial Stadium was constructed in 1983 at a cost the BP station). After you cross the bridge, look for the of $700,000 and seats approximately 7,000 spectators. The first football school on the left. 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, Broadcast Information Phone and Data Services. The Asheville City present, and future who have died or may lose their life while student-athletes Schools has installed filtered high-speed internet at AHS. access for media use in the press box. Just bring The stadium is home to the following AHS sports: football, soccer, field your laptop and ethernet cable to connect (login information provided on site). A fax machine/copier is hockey and track; plus a few community events. The stadium went under available. Permanent VOIP telephone lines are construction to receive new GameDay Artificial Turf for the 2005 season. The installed in the press box for radio/media use. Please turf was selected to maximize use of the playing field so that in addition to athletic competitions, physical education classes, marching band practices, contact us to ensure line availability if multiple lines are needed. Media outlets are responsible for any and other events can now be held on the field. The synthetic field has long distance costs. permanent line markings on the field for football, soccer, and field hockey in addition to endzone and field lettering, and was the first synthetic turf field in the state to sport a two-toned green color. The new field also has a pawprint Broadcasting. Asheville High welcomes live radio/TV/online/audio broadcasts from the Zeb Lee design in the center, replacing the block A which had previously been on the press box with advance consent. Indoor and roof field since the stadium’s first game; which now appears on each 25 yard line. seating is available, with easy access to electrical The new turf replaced one of the finest Bermuda grass surfaces in the area. The track has six lanes and is a fast rubberized-latex surface, last resurfaced outlets and multiple phone lines. For 2009, the flagship radio station of Asheville High School is in Summer, 2009. AM 1310 Big WISE. Home television coverage is provided by CSN-TV/Asheville Educational TV-16. The lighting system was specially designed for television broadcasts. The stadium was voted the finest high school football facility in in 1996, and remains one of the top on-campus facilities in the state. Broadcast Fee. Asheville High does not charge a th broadcast (rights) fee for any home sporting events. The stadium celebrates its 27 year in 2009. However, the NCHSAA and other schools may charge a rights fee. We welcome and encourage the Photo Credit: Tom Williams media to visit our campus often to showcase our Zeb Lee Press Box talented student athletes and hope you enjoy your In 1994, the three-level press box was named for visit! (We also encourage you to mention our website, veteran radio sportscaster Zeb Lee (1911-1998), www.cougarsportsnet.com!) who personally broadcast every Asheville High

football game from 1948-1993 on WSKY Radio. For special requests, contact Tim Amos at (828) 273-5701, or email [email protected]. The press box is on the side of the stadium Requests may include media parking, press row opposite the school, and can be accessed from seating, TV monitor, phone line(s), electrical power, either ticket booth on the home side. Official media and camera locations. Requests for statistics, game credentials are required to enter the press box and notes, video footage and other information may be the field level. Restrooms are located at the home honored with advance notice when available. concession stand. During playoff and some regular Preferences are given to local media on a first-come season games, a hospitality room is available on basis. the press box first floor. 3

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HEAD COACH AND TRADITIONS

Why do some players have names Head Coach Danny Wilkins Danny Wilkins begins his 31st season in coaching on the back of their jerseys? and 17th year at Asheville High (10th as head coach) in 2009. His career record as a head coach Former Head Coach Lou Fogle established the is 97-60-1, including 92-26 at AHS where he has “Goal Getter” incentive program at Asheville High served as head coach of the Cougars since 2000. a number of years ago to reward hard work in the Wilkins was named 2003 Mountain Athletic 3-A preseason. Coach Wilkins has continued this Conference and Western North Carolina Coach of tradition by establishing individual running, the Year. In 2004, he took Asheville to the state weightlifting and overall character/attendance- semifinals for the third consecutive season. In 2005, related requirements for each player participating he led the Cougars to an undefeated season and in summer workouts and throughout the season. their first NCHSAA Championship since 1922, On a specified “test day,” players best efforts are earning Associated Press Coach of the Year and recorded by the coaches as they try to meet their Mountain Athletic Conference Coach of the Year. goals in the bench press, clean, and 800 meter run. Those meeting the goals get to wear their Wilkins was also 2006 MAC Coach of the Year. Under Wilkins, the Cougars names on their game jerseys during the season. have lost only 17 times in 96 games over the past seven seasons - and five of Coach Fogle’s idea has been copied by a number those losses were to eventual state champions Ashbrook (Class 3-AA in 2002), of schools. It is said that imitation is the sincerest Reynolds (Class 4-A in 2002), South Point (Class 3-A in 2003), and Concord form of flattery. (Class 3-A in 2004 and 2006). Wilkins is a graduate of Enka High School and Western Carolina University.

Cougar Sports Radio Network 3A/4A Mountain Athletic Conference

ESPN Radio Big WISE will broadcast each Asheville Cougar football game for the fifth 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 A.C. Reynolds High School action! Rockets

Play-by-Play Commentator Scot Powell has been a member Asheville High School of the Cougar Broadcast team since 2002, serving as the Cougars school’s basketball play-by-play voice on the Cougar Sports TV Network. 2009 begins his fifth year providing Clyde A. Erwin High School Cougar Football play-by-play for WISE. Warriors

Analyst Brendan Harrington begins his fourth season Enka High School covering the Cougars in 2009. Harrington has announced for Jets UNCA Basketball, Washington and Lee University Football, high school football, minor league baseball, and ESPN Radio. McDowell High School Harrington has also handled play-by-play for Brevard College Titans football. North Buncombe High School Big WISE Cougar Sports Radio Blackhawks

1310 AM ● 970 AM T.C. Roberson High School Rams NC High School Sports Online - Selected Links related to NC High School Football www.nchsaa.org – NCHSAA Home Page www.ncpreps.com – Rivals.com Network www.carolinavarsity.com – NC and SC Sports www.gobiggreen.net – ACR and WNC Info www.carolinapreps.com – Chris Hughes’ Carolina Preps www4.ncsu.edu/~rdpasteu/football/ – Drew Pasteur’s Fantastic 50 NCHS Football Rankings 4 2009 ASHEVILLE FOOTBALL GUIDE  COUGARSPORTSNET .COM

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NUMERICAL ROSTER

Number Name HT WT Class OFF-DEF 1 Brandon Williams 5'8" 165 10 FB-LB 2 Deveron Roberts 5'10" 151 10 WR/QB-DB 3 Denzel McKnight 5'7" 158 10 RB-OLB 5 Mark Powell 6'3" 163 12 P-K 7 Terrence McKnight 5'10" 150 12 WR-DB 9 Brandon Whiteside 5'8" 160 12 QB-DB 10 Tysean Holloway 6'0" 180 10 QB/RB-DLB 14 Isaac Hayes 5'10" 137 12 WR-OLB 19 Darius Drummond 5'10" 178 12 WR-DB 23 Lee Anderson 5'10" 150 12 WR-DB 24 Terrance Ray 5'11" 160 11 WR-OLD 25 Doug Clement 5'9" 150 11 WR-DB 26 Brian Poole 5'9" 165 11 RB-OLB 28 Dominique Harvin 5'8" 150 11 RB-OLB 32 Keith Ellis 5'8" 145 10 WR-DB 35 Max McCleary Small 5'9" 175 11 TE-LB 41 Darius Burton 5'7" 150 10 WR-OLB 42 Travis Whiteside 5'9" 200 12 RB-LB 44 Darius Miller 5'8" 170 11 RB-DB 46 T.J. Davidson 5'11" 175 11 TE-LB 50 Jamil Hawes 6'0" 275 12 OL-DL 51 Milton Ruffin 6'0" 226 11 OL-DL 52 Dre Bowden 5'10" 230 10 OL-DL 55 Greg Smith 6'0" 210 11 OL-DL 57 Markes Jackson 5'6" 207 10 OL-DL 59 Wesley Smith 5'8" 200 11 OL-LB 60 Kyle Weeks 5'8" 231 11 OL-DL 62 Kevin Wilkerson 6'0" 190 11 OL-DL 68 Jonathan Blakely 5'9" 185 11 OL-DL 70 Omo Hardy 5'9" 280 10 OL-DL 72 Deangelo Brown 5'10" 170 10 OL-DL 77 Roosevelt Harvin 6'4" 290 12 OL-DL 80 Justin Fritts 5'11" 160 9 WR-DB 81 Jeoffrey Pagan 6'4" 235 11 WR-DL 85 Jonathan Mills 5'7" 155 11 WR-DB 99 Trevor Sawyer 6'6" 215 12 TE-DL COACHES Danny Wilkins- Head Coach Adrian Clark- Defensive Line, Head JV Coach Charlie Metcalf- Asst. Head Coach, Special Teams Coordinator, Bill Silver- Offensive Line QB's Scott Buchanan- Offensive Line, Middle School Coach Gene Hammonds- Running Backs, Punters Mike Zboyovski- Offensive Line Rex Wells- Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers, Kickers Jessie Swain- Inside Linebackers David Burdette- Assistant Defensive Coordinator, Secondary Zack Wilkins- Wide Receivers Marvin Smith- Outside Linebackers Todd Hardin- Trainer 6

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Game 1 – Aug. 29 – Home Game 2 – Sep. 12 – Home Game 3 – Sep. 19 – Away REYNOLDS 17 CLT.CHRISTIAN 31 ASHEVILLE 28

ASHEVILLE 10 ASHEVILLE 3 BREVARD 25

“Battle for Buncombe” Asheville Reynolds Asheville Christian Asheville Brevard First Downs 13 10 First Downs 12 6 First Downs 17 7 Rushes 26 32 Rushes 41 20 Rushes 51 26 Yards 34 89 Yards 97 104 Yards 310 61 Average 1.31 2.78 Average 2.37 5.20 Average 6.08 2.35 TDs 0 0 TDs 0 1 TDs 4 2

Passes 26 12 Passes 19 19 Passes 9 13 Completions 16 10 Completions 10 9 Completions 6 6 Yards 169 86 Yards 96 120 Yards 98 215 Average 6.50 7.17 Average 5.05 6.32 Average 10.89 16.54 Pct 61.54% 83.33% Pct 52.63% 47.37% Pct 66.67% 46.15% Ints 2 1 Ints 2 1 Ints 0 1 TDs 1 1 TDs 0 2 TDs 0 2

Penalties 7 2 Penalties 2 5 Penalties 5 3 Yards 50 15 Yards 25 40 Yards 46 20

Punts 2 2 Punts 4 5 Punts 1 4 Yards 39 99 Yards 113 171 Yards 33 113 Average 19.50 49.50 Average 28.25 34.20 Average 33.00 28.25

Returns 1 0 Returns 1 2 Returns 2 1 Yards 8 0 Yards 2 30 Yards 30 4 Average 8.00 Average 2.00 15.00 Average 15.00 4.00

KO Return 1 3 KO Return 0 1 KO Return 5 2 Yards 15 84 Yards 0 55 Yards 59 51 Average 15.00 28.00 Average 55.00 Average 11.80 25.50

Fumbles 4 3 5 2 Fumbles 6 4 Lost 2 1 Lost 3 0 Lost 2 1

Extra Points 1 2 Extra Points 0 4 Extra Points 4 3 Made 1 2 Made 0 4 Made 4 1 FG 2 2 FG 2 1 FG 0 0 Made 1 1 Made 1 1 Made 0 0

Points 10 17 Points 3 31 Points 28 25

A.C. REYNOLDS 2009 SCHEDULE CHAR. CHRISTIAN 2009 SCHEDULE BREVARD 2009 SCHEDULE Aug 21 ...... West Forsyth Aug 21 ...... Carolina Pride Aug 21.... @ Owen Aug 28 ...... Open Date Aug 28 ...... @ Augusta Christian Aug 28.... Polk County Sep 04 ...... @ Owen Sep 04 ...... @ Liberty Christian Sep 04.... @ Mitchell Sep 11 ...... Pisgah Sep 11 ...... Victory Christian Sep 11.... North Buncombe Sep 18 ...... @ Watauga Sep 18 ...... Jireh Prep Sep 18.... Open Date Sep 25 ...... @ Erwin* Sep 25 ...... Open Date Sep 25.... Franklin* Oct 02...... Asheville* Oct 02 ...... @ Charlotte Latin Oct 02..... Tuscola* Oct 09...... Crest Oct 10 ...... Jupiter Christian Oct 09..... @ East Henderson* Oct 16...... @ Enka* Oct 16 ...... Char. Country Day Oct 16..... @ West Henderson* Oct 23...... McDowell* Oct 23 ...... @ Ravenscroft Oct 23..... Smoky Mountain* Oct 30...... @ TC Roberson* Oct 30 ...... Providence Day Oct 30..... North Henderson* Nov 06 ...... North Buncombe* Nov 06.... @ Pisgah* 7

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2008 SEASON REVIEW Game 4 – Sep. 26 – Away Game 5 – Oct. 3 – Away Game 6 – Oct. 10 – Away

ASHEVILLE 38 ENKA 14 ASHEVILLE 42

FREEDOM 16 ASHEVILLE 41 ROBERSON 14

Asheville Freedom Asheville Enka Asheville TCR First Downs 17 10 First Downs 14 12 First Downs 11 11 Rushes 46 16 Rushes 30 42 Rushes 39 30 Yards 208 49 Yards 215 95 Yards 209 98 Average 4.52 3.06 Average 7.17 2.26 Average 5.36 3.27 TDs 4 1 TDs 4 2 TDs 3 1

Passes 15 23 Passes 7 15 Passes 13 17 Completions 12 15 Completions 5 10 Completions 8 6 Yards 174 161 Yards 124 77 Yards 110 35 Average 14.50 10.73 Average 24.80 7.70 Average 8.46 2.06 Pct 80.00% 65.22% Pct 71.43% 66.67% Pct 61.54% 35.29% Ints 0 1 Ints 0 0 Ints 0 1 TDs 1 1 TDs 1 0 TDs 2 0

Penalties 4 4 Penalties 7 3 Penalties 5 3 Yards 45 40 Yards 75 30 Yards 40 30

Punts 1 3 Punts 1 5 Punts 4 5 Yards 34 110 Yards 20 115 Yards 126 185 Average 34.00 36.67 Average 20.00 23.00 Average 31.50 37.00

Returns 2 1 Returns 2 0 Returns 2 2 Yards 7 21 Yards 0 0 Yards 65 -13 Average 3.50 21.00 Average 0.00 Average 32.50 -6.50

KO Return 3 5 KO Return 2 4 KO Return 3 5 Yards 75 132 Yards 17 43 Yards 55 163 Average 25.00 26.40 Average 8.50 10.75 Average 18.33 32.60

Fumbles 3 2 Fumbles 1 4 Fumbles 0 4 Lost 1 0 Lost 1 2 Lost 0 2

Extra Points 4 1 Extra Points 6 2 Extra Points 6 2 Made 4 1 Made 5 2 Made 6 2 FG 1 1 FG 0 1 FG 0 0 Made 1 1 Made 0 0 Made 0 0

Points 38 16 Points 41 14 Points 42 14

FREEDOM 2009 SCHEDULE ENKA 2009 SCHEDULE T.C. ROBERSON 2009 SCHEDULE Aug 21 ...... Hibriten Aug 21 ...... North Henderson Aug 21...... @ Franklin Aug 28 ...... Open Date Aug 28 ...... @ Pisgah Aug 28...... @ West Henderson Sep 04 ...... East Burke Sep 04 ...... @ Smoky Mountain Sep 04...... Crest Sep 11 ...... @ Draughn Sep 11 ...... East Henderson Sep 11...... South Point Sep 18 ...... @ McDowell Sep 18 ...... Owen Sep 18...... @ Clinton, Tn. Sep 25 ...... Shelby* Sep 25 ...... @ North Buncombe* Sep 25...... McDowell* Oct 02...... Burns* Oct 02 ...... Erwin* Oct 02...... Open Date Oct 09...... @ RS Central* Oct 09 ...... @ Asheville* Oct 09...... @ North Buncombe* Oct 16...... Hickory Oct 16 ...... AC Reynolds* Oct 16...... Erwin* Oct 23...... @ East Rutherford* Oct 23 ...... Open Date Oct 23...... @ Asheville* Oct 30...... Chase* Oct 30 ...... @ McDowell* Oct 30...... AC Reynolds* Nov 06 ...... @ Patton* Nov 06 ...... TC Roberson* Nov 06...... @ Enka* 8

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ERWIN 14 ASHEVILLE 34 FRANKLIN 15

ASHEVILLE 35 TUSCOLA 13 ASHEVILLE 27

Asheville Erwin Asheville Tuscola Asheville Franklin First Downs 16 16 First Downs 10 15 First Downs 10 8 Rushes 36 16 Rushes 26 45 Rushes 25 32 Yards 164 45 Yards 116 175 Yards 70 55 Average 4.56 2.81 Average 4.46 3.89 Average 2.80 1.72 TDs 4 1 TDs 0 1 TDs 2 1

Passes 16 31 Passes 22 17 Passes 20 17 Completions 14 22 Completions 4 13 Completions 11 9 Yards 141 200 Yards 149 172 Yards 201 99 Average 8.81 6.45 Average 6.77 10.12 Average 10.05 5.82 Pct 87.50% 70.97% Pct 18.18% 76.47% Pct 55.00% 52.94% Ints 0 1 Ints 2 0 Ints 1 2 TDs 0 1 TDs 0 3 TDs 1 1

Penalties 7 7 Penalties 9 9 Penalties 6 5 Yards 55 60 Yards 91 84 Yards 50 30

Punts 1 2 Punts 3 4 Punts 1 4 Yards 50 47 Yards 71 85 Yards 49 130 Average 50.00 23.50 Average 23.67 21.25 Average 49.00 32.50

Returns 1 0 Returns 2 0 Returns 1 0 Yards 32 0 Yards 5 0 Yards 2 0 Average 32.00 Average 2.50 Average 2.00

KO Return 3 4 KO Return 2 2 KO Return 1 6 Yards 35 130 Yards -5 35 Yards 15 83 Average 11.67 32.50 Average -2.50 17.50 Average 15.00 13.83

Fumbles 0 1 Fumbles 1 2 Fumbles 2 2 Lost 0 1 Lost 1 1 Lost 2 0

Extra Points 5 2 Extra Points 1 4 Extra Points 3 2 Made 5 2 Made 1 4 Made 3 1 FG 1 0 FG 2 2 FG 2 0 Made 0 0 Made 2 2 Made 2 0

Points 35 14 Points 13 34 Points 27 15

ERWIN 2009 SCHEDULE TUSCOLA 2009 SCHEDULE FRANKLIN 2009 SCHEDULE Aug 21 ...... @ Pisgah Aug 21 ...... @ Polk County Aug 21...... TC Roberson Aug 28 ...... Owen Aug 28 ...... @ Asheville Aug 28...... Murphy Sep 04 ...... Madison Sep 04 ...... Hunter Huss Sep 04...... @ Robbinsville Sep 11 ...... @ North Henderson Sep 11 ...... Open Date Sep 11...... Swain Sep 18 ...... @ Mountain Heritage Sep 18 ...... RS Central Sep 18...... Open Date Sep 25 ...... AC Reynolds* Sep 25 ...... Smoky Mountain* Sep 25...... @ Brevard* Oct 02...... @ Enka* Oct 02 ...... @ Brevard* Oct 02...... Pisgah* Oct 09...... McDowell* Oct 09 ...... North Henderson* Oct 09...... @ Smoky Mountain* Oct 16...... @ TC Roberson* Oct 16 ...... Pisgah* Oct 16...... North Henderson* Oct 23...... North Buncombe* Oct 23 ...... @ West Henderson* Oct 23...... @ East Henderson* Oct 30...... Open Date Oct 30 ...... @ East Henderson* Oct 30...... West Henderson* Nov 06 ...... @ Asheville* Nov 06 ...... Franklin* Nov 06...... @ Tuscola* 9

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Game 10 – Nov. 7 – Away Game 11 – Nov. 9 – Home Game 12 – Nov. 21 – Away

ASHEVILLE 14 R-S CENTRAL 24 TUSCOLA 10

N. BUNCOMBE 10 R-S ASHEVILLE 42 ASHEVILLE 31

Asheville N.Bunc. Asheville RSC Asheville Tuscola First Downs 10 9 First Downs 18 16 First Downs 14 15 Rushes 37 33 Rushes 39 40 Rushes 34 30 Yards 213 72 Yards 226 198 Yards 199 110 Average 5.76 2.18 Average 5.79 4.95 Average 5.85 3.67 TDs 2 0 TDs 3 1 TDs 1 0

Passes 13 21 Passes 16 21 Passes 10 26 Completions 5 9 Completions 11 5 Completions 7 10 Yards 25 112 Yards 177 94 Yards 208 184 Average 1.92 5.33 Average 11.06 4.48 Average 20.80 7.08 Pct 38.46% 42.86% Pct 68.75% 23.81% Pct 70.00% 38.46% Ints 1 0 Ints 0 2 Ints 0 3 TDs 0 1 TDs 2 1 TDs 3 1

Penalties 4 3 Penalties 5 1 Penalties 9 7 Yards 35 26 Yards 40 15 Yards 77 60

Punts 5 5 Punts 2 2 Punts 1 0 Yards 147 177 Yards 72 65 Yards 37 0 Average 29.40 35.40 Average 36.00 32.50 Average 37.00

Returns 0 0 Returns 0 1 Returns 0 0 Yards 0 0 Yards 0 8 Yards 0 0 Average Average 8.00 Average

KO Return 2 1 KO Return 1 5 KO Return 3 5 Yards 5 38 Yards 31 92 Yards 40 110 Average 2.50 38.00 Average 31.00 18.40 Average 13.33 22.00

Fumbles 1 2 Fumbles 1 1 Fumbles 0 0 Lost 0 0 Lost 1 0 Lost 0 0

Extra Points 2 1 Extra Points 6 3 Extra Points 4 1 Made 2 1 Made 6 3 Made 4 1 FG 0 1 FG 0 1 FG 1 1 Made 0 1 Made 0 1 Made 1 1

Points 14 10 Points 42 24 Points 31 10

N. BUNCOMBE 2009 SCHEDULE Aug 21 ...... Mountain Heritage Aug 28 ...... @ Madison Sep 04 ...... @ Pisgah Sep 11 ...... @ Brevard Sep 18 ...... Mitchell Sep 25 ...... Enka* Oct 02...... @ McDowell* Oct 09...... TC Roberson* Oct 16...... Open Date Oct 23...... @ Erwin* Oct 30...... Asheville* Nov 06 ...... @ AC Reynolds* 10 2009 ASHEVILLE FOOTBALL GUIDE  COUGARSPORTSNET .COM

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Game 13 – Nov. 28 – Away Overall Records by Year 2008 Offense Year: W-L-T Year: W-L-T ASHEVILLE 0 Against All Opponents 1911: 1-0-0 1963: 2-6-2 SOUTH POINT 28 1919: 5-1-0 1964: 5-5-0 1920: 3-4-0 1965: 6-5-0 1921: 6-2-1 1966: 6-3-1

Asheville Opponents 1922: 8-0-2 1967: 8-3-0 Asheville S. Point Games 13 13 1923: 9-2-2 1968: 2-7-1 First Downs 13 11 First Downs 175 146 1924: 4-7-0 1969: 4-4-2 Rushes 35 42 1925: 3-7-0 1970: 5-5-0 Yards 83 221 Rushes 465 404 1926: 6-2-1 1971: 4-6-0 Average 2.37 5.26 Yards 2144 1372 1927: 6-3-1 1972: 6-4-0 TDs 0 4 per game 164.9231 105.54 1928: 8-1-1 1973: 7-2-1 Average 4.61 3.40 1929: 5-3-1 1974: 7-3-0 Passes 22 6 TDs 27 15 1930: 4-5-1 1975: 9-3-0 Completions 12 3 1931: 5-6-0 1976: 7-3-0 Yards 90 64 Passes 208 238 1932: 5-4-0 1977: 10-3-0 Average 4.09 10.67 Completions 121 127 1933: 2-2-3 1978: 5-5-0 Pct 54.55% 50.00% Yards 1762 1619 1934: 8-2-0 1979: 4-6-0 Ints 1 0 per game 135.54 124.54 1935: 9-2-0 1980: 9-1-1 TDs 0 0 Average 8.47 6.80 1936: 6-1-0 1981: 8-3-0 Pct 58.17% 53.36% 1937: 5-3-0 1982: 11-1-0 Penalties 8 4 Ints 9 13 1938: 9-2-0 1983: 6-4-0 Yards 60 30 TDs 11 14 1939: 6-3-1 1984: 4-5-1 1940: 7-4-1 1985: 3-7-0 Punts 4 3 Penalties 78 56 1941: 11-1-0 1986: 3-7-0 Yards 163 111 Yards 689 480 1942: 9-1-0 1987: 4-6-0 Average 40.75 37.00 1943: 7-2-0 1988: 6-4-0 Punts 30 44 1944: 7-1-1 1989: 5-5-0 Returns 0 0 Yards 954 1408 1945: 1-9-1 1990: 10-2-0 Yards 0 0 Average 31.80 32.00 1946: 2-8-1 1991: 11-2-0 Average Returns 14 7 1947: 0-9-2 1992: 9-3-0 Yards 151 50 1948: 1-9-1 1993: 9-2-0 KO Return 5 0 Average 10.79 7.14 1949: 7-3-1 1994: 8-3-0 Yards 100 0 1950: 7-4-0 1995: 5-5-0 Average 20.00 KO Return 31 43 1951: 2-9-0 1996: 7-4-0 Yards 442 1016 1952: 4-6-0 1997: 7-4-0 Fumbles 2 1 Average 14.26 23.63 1953: 2-7-1 1998: 10-2-0 Lost 2 1 1954: 6-4-0 1999: 12-3-0 Fumbles 26 28 1955: 5-5-0 2000: 7-4-0 Extra Points 0 4 Lost 15 9 1956: 6-3-1 2001: 6-5-0 Made 0 4 1957: 8-1-1 2002: 11-3-0 FG 0 0 Extra Points 42 31 1958: 7-3-1 2003: 13-1-0 Made 0 0 Made 41 28 1959: 5-5-0 2004: 12-2-0 1960: 7-2-1 2005: 15-0-0 Points 0 28 FG 11 10 1961: 3-7-0 2006: 8-4-0 Made 8 8 1962: 4-5-1 2007: 11-3-0 2008: 9-4-0 Points 324 252 Average 24.92 19.38 Overall: 577-342-37

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2009 2008 INDIVIDUAL OFFENSE Alphabetical Roster

No. Name 23 Lee Anderson 68 Jonathan Blakely 52 Dre Bowden 72 Deangelo Brown 41 Darius Burton 25 Doug Clement 46 T.J. Davidson 19 Darius Drummond 32 Keith Ellis 80 Justin Fritts 70 Omo Hardy 28 Dominique Harvin 77 Roosevelt Harvin 50 Jamil Hawes 14 Isaac Hayes 10 Tysea Holloway 57 Markes Jackson 35 Max McCleary-Small 3 Denzel McKnight 7 Terrence McKnight 44 Darius Miller 85 Jonathan Mills 81 Jeoffrey Pagan 26 Brian Poole 5 Mark Powell 24 Terrance Ray 2 Deveron Roberts 51 Milton Ruffin 99 Trevor Sawyer 55 Greg Smith 59 Wesley Smith 60 Kyle Weeks 9 Brandon Whiteside 42 Travis Whiteside 62 Kevin Wilkerson 1 Brandon Williams

2009 -2013 NCHSAA Charlie Metcalf to coach 2008 Preseason Honors

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ASHEVILLE Cougars RECORDS AGAINST OPPONENTS (SINCE 1919) A.C. Reynolds Rockets ...... 15-13-0 Johnson City (TN) ...... 1-2-0 A.L. Brown Wonders ...... 1-2-0 Keenan (Columbia, SC) ...... 3-0-0 Andrews Red Raiders ...... 1-0-0 Kings Mountain Mountaineers ...... 0-1-1 Anson County Wadesboro Bearcats ...... 2-0-0 Kingsport Sullivan (TN) ...... 3-1-1 Ashbrook Green Wave...... 7-9-0 Knoxville City High (TN) Trojans...... 2-9-2 Asheboro Blue Comets ...... 2-0-0 Lenoir ...... 2-1-0 Blues...... 3-2-0 Lincolnton ...... 1-0-0 Ashley Screaming Eagles ...... 0-3-1 Madison Patriots...... 2-0-0 Avery Vikings...... 2-0-0 Manteo Redskins...... 3-0-0 Barium Springs Orphans...... 2-0-1 Marion ...... 1-0-0 Biltmore High School ...... 2-0-0 Mars Hill College Lions...... 3-0-0 Biltmore Junior College ...... 0-0-1 Marshall High ...... 0-0-1 Bingham Military ...... 0-2-2 McDowell Titans ...... 10-1-0 Black Mountain ...... 3-0-0 Miami High, Florida ...... 0-1-0 Blue Ridge High ...... 15-3-0 Mitchell Mountaineers...... 2-0-0 Boyden ...... 0-2-0 Monroe ...... 2-1-0 Boys High, Atlanta ...... 0-1-0 Morristown (TN) ...... 1-1-0 Brevard Blue Devils ...... 6-4-0 Mount Airy ...... 1-0-0 Brevard College Tornadoes ...... 1-0-0 Murphy Bulldogs...... 0-2-0 Burlington Bulldogs ...... 6-4-1 Myers Park Mustangs...... 5-7-1 Burns Bulldogs...... 1-0-0 New Bern Bears ...... 1-0-0 C.M.N.A...... 2-0-0 North Buncombe Blackhawks...... 16-3-0 Canton Black Bears ...... 9-8-0 North Gaston Wildcats...... 2-1-0 Carolina Military and Naval Academy ...... 1-0-0 North Iredell Raiders...... 1-0-0 Carver Yellowjackets...... 1-0-0 North Mecklenburg Vikings...... 5-1-0 Central High (Chattanooga) ...... 0-2-0 Olympia (Columbia, SC) Red Devils ...... 1-2-0 Charlotte Central Wildcats...... 11-21-3 Olympic Trojans ...... 4-0-0 Charlotte Christian Knights...... 0-2-0 Owen Warhorses...... 6-0-0 Charlotte Tech ...... 1-0-0 Parkland Mustangs...... 4-4-0 Chattanooga ...... 2-1-0 Pisgah Black Bears ...... 21-10-2 Cherokee Indians...... 3-0-0 Polk County Wolverines...... 1-0-0 Christ School Greenies ...... 12-1-0 Ragsdale Flying Tigers...... 1-1-0 Cocke County (TN) Fighting Cocks ...... 0-2-0 Raleigh Caps...... 1-2-0 Columbia (SC) ...... 7-6-0 Richmond County Raiders...... 0-2-0 Columbia Brookland-Cayce (SC) Bulldogs...... 0-1-0 Riverside Military Academy (Augusta, GA) ...... 3-0-0 Concord Spiders ...... 2-3-0 Rutherford-Spindale (R-S) Central...... 1-0-0 Crest Chargers ...... 1-0-0 Salisbury Hornets ...... 6-8-0 Davidson College (Freshmen) Wildcats ...... 0-0-1 Science Hill (TN) Toppers...... 4-4-0 Dudley Panthers ...... 1-0-0 Shelby Golden Lions ...... 1-4-0 East Burke Cavaliers ...... 9-3-0 Smoky Mountain Mustangs...... 6-2-0 East Chapel Hill Wildcats ...... 1-0-0 South Caldwell Spartans ...... 5-1-0 East Forsyth Eagles...... 0-2-0 South French Broad Bears ...... 1-0-1 East Henderson Eagles ...... 16-1-0 South Mecklenburg Sabres...... 2-3-1 East Mecklenburg Eagles ...... 5-3-0 South Point Red Raiders ...... 0-3-0 East Rutherford Cavaliers ...... 2-2-0 Southwest Guilford Cowboys...... 1-0-0 East Surry Cardinals ...... 2-0-0 Spartanburg (SC) Vikings ...... 5-3-1 Eastern Guilford Wildcats...... 1-0-0 St. Stephens Indians ...... 1-0-0 Elizabeth City Yellowjackets...... 1-0-1 Stair Tech (Knoxville) ...... 2-1-0 Enka Jets...... 28-4-0 Statesville Greyhounds...... 4-1-0 Erwin (TN) Blue Devils...... 1-1-1 Sumter, SC ...... 1-0-0 Erwin Warriors ...... 28-5-1 T.C. Roberson Rams...... 14-4-0 Farm School ...... 3-1-0 T.W. Andrews Red Raiders ...... 1-0-0 Franklin Panthers...... 11-2-0 Tech High (Atlanta) Smithies ...... 4-2-0 Fred T. Foard Tigers ...... 2-0-0 Tuscola Mountaineers ...... 25-12-0 Freedom Patriots ...... 10-8-0 Walter Williams Bulldogs ...... 0-1-0 Gaffney (SC) Indians ...... 4-3-0 Waynesville Mountaineers...... 14-2-1 Garinger Wildcats ...... 3-6-1 Weaver College ...... 2-1-0 Gastonia Green Wave...... 11-15-0 Weaverville ...... 0-0-1 Grimsley (Greensboro) Whirlies ...... 14-14-3 West Charlotte Lions ...... 0-2-0 Greenville (SC) Red Electrics...... 15-15-2 West Forsyth Titans...... 1-0-0 Greenville Parker (SC) Golden Tornadoes...... 1-2-0 West Henderson Falcons ...... 8-0-0 Greenville Rose Rampants ...... 1-0-0 West Mecklenburg Indians ...... 7-3-0 Greenwood (SC) Eagles ...... 1-4-0 Western Alamance Warriors...... 1-0-0 Harding (Charlotte) Rams ...... 7-8-2 Western Carolina Teachers College Catamounts ...... 0-1-0 Hayesville Yellowjackets ...... 1-1-0 Wilmington ...... 0-1-0 Henderson-Vance ...... 0-1-0 Winston-Salem Children's Home ...... 4-2-0 Hendersonville Bearcats ...... 10-2-0 Winston-Salem Reynolds Demons ...... 6-11-1 Hickory Red Tornadoes ...... 11-8-0 Wofford College Freshmen Terriers...... 1-0-0 High Point Central Bison...... 8-7-1 Young High (Knoxville) Yellow Jackets...... 0-2-0 Hunter Huss Huskies ...... 7-4-0 Unknown ...... 4-1-1 Independence (Charlotte) Patriots...... 1-0-0 14 2009 ASHEVILLE FOOTBALL GUIDE  COUGARSPORTSNET .COM

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#20 - Charlie “Choo-Choo” Justice #88 Dan “Tiger” Hill Position: Halfback Position: Center College: North Carolina College: Duke High School: Asheville, NC (Lee Edwards High School: Asheville, HS) NC (Lee Edwards HS) Class of 1943 Inducted into College Inducted into Hall of Fame: Football Hall of Fame: 1961 1962 Place of Birth: Asheville, NC Place of Birth: Asheville, Date of Birth: 5/18/1924 NC Date of Death: 10/17/2003 Date of Birth: 3/8/1917 Jersey Number: 22 Date of Death: 8/24/1989 Height: 5' 10", Weight: 165 Jersey Number: 88 (Asheville), 35 (Duke) Height: 6' 1" Weight: 210 Biography (from College Football Hall of Fame): Charlie Justice stood on the sidelines as North Carolina began its scrimmage game with Biography (from College Football Hall of Fame): Guilford that afternoon in 1946. "He's not even first string," noted a Dan Hill toiled in the gridiron trenches for the famed bystander, sizing up the 5- foot-10, 165-pound Charlie. "If he's the hottest Iron Dukes of 1938. He was a center in the one football property in America, why isn't he a starter?" Indeed, "Choo platoon era when centers were also linebackers. He Choo" Justice did not look to be the greatest football player in his era - at was All-America and co-captain of the 1938 Duke least not standing on the sidelines. But Tar Heel coach Carl Snavely was University team. The Iron Dukes won five games about to prove a point. "Go in at tailback," Snavely told Charlie. On the with the score 6-0 or 7-0. They were undefeated, first play, Justice took the ball, darted, twisted, faked and literally flew 65 untied and unscored upon in the regular season, yards to a touchdown. There was a stunned silence, except for Snavely, losing finally in the Rose Bowl when Southern who uncharacteristically jumped for joy on the sideline. Justice had lived California scored with just 41 seconds left to play. up to his credits as a two-time All-Carolina schoolboy star and a World His coach, Wallace Wade, called Hill "The heart of War II football hero for Naval training teams. Following active duty, the team." In one game the regular quarterback was Justice refused several pro offers in order to attend North Carolina. The injured, and Hill called the plays. Duke had a 25-4-1 Era of Justice had begun. During his four seasons, the Tar Heels went record in his three years. He graduated with honors, 32-9-2, as Justice scored 234 points (72 as a freshman) and threw for 25 spent four years as a naval officer in World War II, touchdowns. He was all-Southern Conference four times and All-America and served Duke as assistant director of athletics, twice. Charlie set 11 school records. Justice played in the NFL for the 1946-53. He left Duke and entered private business. Washington Redskins.

#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 () 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 . 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 in 1996 and 1997, and was named to Pro Football Players (Jerseys Not Retired) the 1997 AP All America team. He played in the Orange Bowl for the Vols in 1998. #20 John Avery (AHS Class of 1994) College: Mississippi Little was drafted in the third round (65th overall) by NFL: Miami Dolphins (#1 Draft Pick), Denver Broncos, the St. Louis Rams in the 1998 NFL draft. To date, CFL: Edmonton Eskimos, , XFL: Chicago Enforcers Little has played in two Super Bowls and one Pro

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National Runner-up: Coach Shrine Bowl Appearances: 1941 1938 - Lee Stone 1942 - Ralph James State Championships : 1959 - A.R. "Capp" Isbill, assistant coach 1922: Asheville 12, New Bern 6 (OT) 1982 - Bruce Peterson, Sr., assistant coach The QB was Ralph James who later became head coach at AHS. A transfer from Columbia (SC) High, James was All-State Player Shrine Bowl Appearances: in football and basketball in both SC and NC. 1938 - Tom Jones, Elmore "Bobo" Carter, Herbert Coman, Bill Justice, Fred Lytle, Gene McCrary 2005: 3A - Asheville 13, Western Alamance 10 1939 - Robbie Robinson 1940 - George Karembelas and Bob Young NCHSAA Division II Championship: 1941 - Mack Duncan 1982: 4A - Asheville 21, Greenville Rose 7 1942 - Charlie Justice and Carl Tipton (Everett Wilkinson, Under Coach Bruce Peterson AHS finished the regular season manager) 9-1, with the only blemish a one-point loss to Western 4-A 1943 - Billy Britt and Joe Swicegood Conference champion Ashbrook. 1944 - Bob Cline (Placed in the two-week 4-A Division II playoffs, AHS defeated 1946 - Fred Beaver Charlotte Independence and quarterback Mark Maye, the 1950 - Ralph Beaver state’s player of the year, 50-29, with 1,000-yard rushers Scott 1952 - Jerry Bishop Roberts and Pete Calhoun scoring three touchdowns each.) 1956 - Bobby Gibson 1963 - Paul Burwell Player, and Then Coach, In State Championship: 1964 - Chip Bradley Mickey Ray is the only person to play on a State Championship 1966 - Stuart Kennedy team (Division II, 1982) and coach on another (Assistant Coach, 1973 - Charles "Buster" Ray 2005). Ralph James played on the 1922 State Championship 1982 - Scott Roberts team and was head coach (1941-44) but never won a State 1991 - Craig King Championship. However, his team was National Runner-up in 1992 - Leonard Little 1941. 1994 - Jamal "Boo" Robinson 2005 - Crezdon Butler and Johnny White Western Regional Final (or State Semi-final) Appearances: 1914: Asheville 6, Huntersville 0 Undefeated Seasons: 1922 1922: 10-0-2 (State Champions) 1927: Greensboro 20, Asheville 6 1941: 11-0 (lost on January 1, 1942, 44-0 to Boys High of 1977: 4A - E. Mecklenberg 14, Asheville 6 Atlanta in the "Milk Bowl" mythical National 1999: 3A - Asheville 17, Concord 8 Championship.) 2002: 3AA - Ashbrook 22, Asheville 19 (OT) 1942: 9-0 (lost 13-7 to Miami High in the Orange Bowl on 2003: 3A - South Point 57, Asheville 10 December 12, 1942) 2004: 3A - Concord 21, Asheville 20 2005: 15-0 (3A State Champions) 2005: 3A - Asheville 20, T.W. Andrews 12 2007: 3A - North Gaston 35, Asheville 34 (2 point conversion for Most Victories in a Season: the victory failed) 2005: AHS went 15-0 and won the 3A State Championship over Western Alamance by a score of 13-10 Conference Championships: 2003: AHS football won 13 straight games and was ranked #1 1958 Western 3A before losing at home in the state 3A 1967 Blue Ridge 4A semifinals to South Point (57-10) in the "Snow Bowl" and 1977 Western 4A finishing 13-1. South Point went on to win the State 1980 Western 4A Championship. 1981 Western 4A 1990 Mountain Athletic 4A/3A (AHS was 4A) Most Consecutive Conference Victories: 1991 Mountain Athletic 4A/3A (AHS was 4A) 18 - 2002-2004 1993 Mountain Athletic 3A 16 - 1989-1992 1994 Mountain Athletic 3A 1998 Mountain Athletic 3A Biggest Chokes: 1999 Mountain Athletic 3A 2004: Asheville led Concord 20-0 at Concord High with 5:43 left 2002 Mountain Athletic 3A in the 4th quarter of the 3A Semifinal game. Concord came back 2003 Mountain Athletic 3A to win 21-20 led by the passing of Tommy Beecher. Concord 2005 Mountain Athletic 3A went on to win the State Championship. 2006 Mountain Athletic 3A 2002: Asheville led Ashbrook at home late in the 3AA semifinal 2007 Mountain Athletic 3A game but lost 22-19 in overtime. 2008 Mountain Athletic 3A Ashbrook went on to win the State Championship.

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Largest Margin of Victory: 10 - Darius Drummond (2006-1, 2007-5, 2008-4) 94 points: Asheville 94, Hickory 0 (1942) 10 - Crezdon Butler (2003-2, 2004-1, 2005-7) 91 points: Asheville 91, Cherokee 0 (1927) 9 - Michael Hines (2000-1, 2001-3, 2002-5) 86 points: Asheville 86, Waynesville Mountaineers 0 (1922) 8 - Jimmy Scott (1998-3, 2000-5) 76 points: Asheville 83, Enka 7 (1992) 7 - Donnell King (1998-1999)

Largest Margin of Defeat: Individual in a Game: 117 points: Raleigh 117, Asheville 0 (1914 State Championship 4 - Norman Harris (1942) vs. Greenville game) 3 - Joe Justice (1935) vs. Greensboro 3 - Marcus Thorpe (2007) vs. North Gaston Largest Scoring Margin in a Season: 2 - (20+ tied) 435 points (1942) - Asheville outscored opponents 441-6, the only opponent's score came on an Asheville at the goal Team Interceptions in a Game: line. 7 - (1935) vs. Greensboro 402 points (2004) - Asheville outscored opponents 542-140 7 - (1941) vs. Columbia who was 3-15-7, 53 yards

Fewest Points Allowed in a Season: Longest Return for TD: 6 points (1942) - Asheville outscored opponents 441-6 in 9 90 yards - George Lattimore (1975) vs. McDowell games, allowing only .667 points per game. 84 yards - Ron Eddings (1976) vs. Hickory 75 yards - Antonio Harper (1999) vs. Pisgah Most Shutouts in a Season: 8 shutouts (1942) Longest Fumble Return for TD: 95 yards - Walt Jameson (1973) vs. Ashbrook Most Consecutive Games Not Shutout: 91 yards - Darion Ray (2007) vs. Enka 131 games. Streak began after 9-0 loss to T.C. Roberson in 1995 and ended with 17-0 loss to Brevard in 2006. Quarterback Sacks in a Season (minimum 6): 10 - George "The Rock" Brewer (1998) Most Consecutive Games Scoring in Double Figures: 8 - Travis Wilcox (1998) 68 games. 2001 through 2005 seasons. Streak began in 2001 8 - Quinn Kirkland (2005) for -45 yards after a 10-7 loss to Ragsdale in first 7 - Cedric Bates (1996) round of state playoffs in 2000. Streak ended in loss to 4A A.C. 7 - Darius Roberts (2007) for -40 yards Reynolds 28-7 in 2006 season opener. Punting average (season): Individual Career Points Scored: 42.74 yards - Charlie Justice (1942) - 19 punts 570 points - Johnny White (2003-2005) - 90 TDs rushing, 3 TDs 42.70 yards - Clyde Jones (1935) - 50 punts receiving, 1 interception TD, 1 fumble 42.67 yards - Neville Hayes (2004) - 21 punts return TD Longest punt: All-Purpose Touchdowns in a Career: 65 yards - Rance Rhodes (1999) vs. Ragsdale 95 - Johnny White (2003-2005) 2003: 20 rush, 1 interception; 2004: 39 rush, 2 receiving; 2005: 31 rush, 1 fumble recovery, 1 Career Place Kicking Points: receiving. 197 points - Neville Hayes (2003: 37/41 PAT, 5/7 FG; 2004: 61/66 PAT, 6/11 FG; 2005: 42/46 PAT, 8/17 Team Interceptions in a Season: FG) 27 interceptions (1999) 138 points - Clay Foster (1999: 49 points; 2000: 28/29 PAT, 5/12 FG; 2001: 31/32 PAT, 5/11 FG) Individual Interceptions in a Season (5 minimum): 111 points - Reed Turchi (2006: 32/33 PAT, 3/5 FG; 2007: 7 - Crezdon Butler (2005) (117 return yards and 1 TD) 55/57 PAT, 5/8 FG) 6 - Donnell King (1999) Most PAT Kicks in a Game: 6 - DeNorrise Burton (1994) 10 - Brennan McClure (1993) Asheville 70, Hendersonville 20 6 - Claude Rollins (1938) 7 - Brennan McClure (1993) Asheville 63, Erwin 6 5 - Ron Eddings (1976) 5 - P.J. White (1998) Longest Kickoff Returns for TDs (90 yards or more): 5 - Jimmy Scott (2000) (83 return yards) 95 yards - Thomas Littlejohn (1996) vs. Shelby 5 - Michael Hines (2002) 92 yards - Thomas Littlejohn (1996) vs. A.C. Reynolds 5 - Tremayne Mallory (2004)(160 return yards and 2 TDs) 93 yards - Reggie Robinson (1984) vs. Ashbrook 5 - Darius Drummond (2007) 91 yards - Clifton Hallum (1996) vs. T.C. Roberson 5 - Marcus Thorpe (2007) 90 yards - Eric Walker (1998) vs. West Henderson

Career Interceptions (7 minimum): Longest Punt Returns for TDs: 11 - DeNorrise Burton (1992-2, 1993-3, 1994-6) 102 yards - Wayne Vowell (1966) vs. Garinger

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93 yards - Otis McIntosh (1967) vs. South Mecklenberg 241 yards on 15 carries - Michael Byrd (2002) and 3 TDs vs. 89 yards - DeNorrise Burton (1994) vs. Pisgah T.C. Roberson 82 yards - Raymond McDay (1991) vs. Avery 238 yards on 9 carries - Rahkeem Morgan (2007) and 2 TDs vs. 82 yards - Evan Pappas (2004) vs. Southwest Guilford North Buncombe 80 yards - Hoyt Ballard (1960) vs. Myers Park 231 yards on 16 carries - John Avery (1993) and 3 TDs vs. 80 yards - Michael McClure (1992) vs. East Henderson Hendersonville 230 yards - Thomas Littlejohn (1996) and 3 TDs vs. East Punt Return TDs in a Season: Chapel Hill 3 - Michael McClure (1992) 223 yards on 10 carries - John Avery (1993) and 6 TDs vs. 3 - John Avery (1993) Erwin

Longest Field Goal (Minimum 43 yards): Longest Run from Scrimmage: 48 yards - Neville Hayes (2004) vs. East Henderson 99 2/3 yards - Charlie Justice (1942). AHS defeated Knoxville 45 yards - John Lewis (1997) (2 in one game) vs. A.L. Brown 27-0, previously unbeaten and ranked #1 in TN 45 yards - Neville Hayes (2005) vs. Tuscola 95 yards - Kevin Blakely (1997) vs. A.C. Reynolds 44 yards - Mark Powell (2008) vs. Franklin 95 yards - Willie Tobe (1971) vs. Tuscola 43 yards - Brennan McClure (1994) vs. Enka 93 yards - Billy Britt (1943) vs. Greenville 43 yards - Tucker Rivers (1972) vs. Hickory 93 yards - Arthur Gilliam (1976) vs. East Burke 93 yards - Thaddeus Boyce (2004) in 17-0 victory over Franklin Most Offensive Yards in a Game (500 minimum): in driving rain of Hurricane Ivan 654 yards (1993) vs. Franklin (414 rushing, 240 passing; 17 92 yards - Charlie Justice (1942) vs. Hickory penalties for 175 yards and 3 TDs called back) Rushing Yards in a Season per attempt: 625 yards (1942) Asheville 94, Hickory 0 (565 rushing, 60 18.63 - Charlie Justice (1942) NCHSAA RECORD passing) 11.27 - John Avery (1993) 166-1,871 rushing, 32 rushing TDs 613 yards (1990) vs. Enka 10.31 - Crezdon Butler (2004) 145-1,495 rushing, 17 TDs 591 yards (1992) vs. Erwin (530 rushing) 9.79 - Johnny White (2004) 223-2,184 yds, 39 TDs in 14 games 588 yards (1960) vs. N. Mecklenberg (502 rushing, 86 passing) 563 yards (1977) vs. Hickory (38-278 rushing, 9-12-285 Rushing Yards in a Season per game: passing) 265.0 - Charlie Justice (1942) 560 yards (1993) vs. Hendersonville 170.1 - John Avery (1993) 11 games 556 yards (1942) vs. Children's Home (468 rushing, 88 passing) 550 yards (2007) vs. N. Buncombe (33-484 rushing, 5-7-0-66 Rushing Yards in a Career per attempt (150 carries passing) minimum): 538 yards (1991) vs. Hickory (43-365 rushing, 173 passing) 14.0 - Charlie Justice (1940-42) NCHSAA RECORD; 286 522 yards (2007) vs. Enka (41-385 rushing, 9-10-0-137 passing) carries for 4,005 yards and 40 TDs 503 yards (2005) vs. Franklin (all rushing on 54 carries) 11.27 - John Avery (1993) 166-1,871 rushing, 32 rushing TDs 500 yards (1992) vs. Enka (32-400 rushing, 7-9 passing for 100 8.5 - Johnny White (2003-05) 604 carries for 5,123 yards and 90 yards) TDs 8.0 - Crezdon Butler (2002-05) 629 carries for 5,011 yards and Most Rushes in a Game - Team: 59 TDs 62 rushes for 310 yards vs. Smoky Mountain (2001) 7.8 - Otis McIntosh (1966-67) 261 carries for 2,030 yards and 54 rushes for 503 yards vs. Franklin (2005) 15+TDs

Most Rushing Yards in a Game - Individual: Career Rushing Yards (1,900 yards minimum): 368 yards on 34 carries - Johnny White (2005) and 6 TDs vs. 5,141 - Johnny White (2002-05) 607 carries for 5,141 yards and Franklin 90 TDs 281 yards on 11 carries - Billy Britt (1942) and 5 TDs in a 94-0 5,011 - Crezdon Butler (2002-05) 629 carries for 5,011 yards victory vs. Hickory and 59 TDs 275 yards on 33 carries - Johnny White (2004) and 3 TDs vs. 4,005 - Charlie Justice (1940-42 - Lee Edwards) 286 carries for Concord 4,005 yards and 40 TDs 271 yards on 30 carries - Johnny White (2004) vs.Tuscola 2,738 - Troyce Sanders (1996-98)(1996: 28-223, 5 TDs; 1997: 266 yards on 28 carries - Buster Ray (1973) and 2 TDs vs. 17 TDs; 1998: 210-1,367, 16 TDs Harding 2,385 - Greg Ray (2006-2008)(2006: 73-308, 8 TDs; 2007: 194- 254 yards on 14 carries - Hoyd Ballard (1960) and 4 TDs vs. N. 1015, 20 TDs; 2008: 199-1062, 14 TDs) Mecklenberg 2,203 - Tyrus Knox (1998-2001) 18 TDs 248 yards on 28 carries - Tyrus Knox (2001) vs. North 2,049 - John Gilliam (1980-1981) Buncombe 2,030 - Otis McIntosh (1966-67) 261 attempts, 15+TDs 244 yards on 14 carries - Charlie Justice (1942) and 3 TDs 1,982 - Michael Byrd (2001-03) 29 TDs 242 yards on 18 carries - Otis McIntosh (1967) and 4 TDs vs. 1,929 - John Avery (1992-1993) 33 TDs Tuscola 1,920 - Rahkeem Morgan (200-2007) 287 attempts, 17 TDs

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Asheville High School Football School Records and Outstanding Performances As of August, 2009 – Based on records compiled and reported. Please inform us of any errors or omissions!

Season Rushing Yards (1,000 yards minimum): Passing Yards in a Season (1,000 minimum): 2,385 - Charlie Justice (1942 - Lee Edwards) 128 carries for 1,930 - Rance Rhodes (1999) 95-181-8, 21 TDs, 15 games 2,385 yards and 22 TDs 1,810 - Rahkeem Morgan (2007) 95-162-6, 22 TDs, 14 games 2,184 - Johnny White (2004) 223-2,184; 39 TDs 1,661 - Brandon Whiteside (2008)119-204-9, 9 TDs, 13 games 1,871 - John Avery (1993) 166-1,871; 32 TDs 1,593 - Mark Caldwell (1977) 13 games, 12 TDs, 12 int 1,855 - Johnny White (2005) 238-1,855; 31 TDs 1,345 - Judd Herring (1989) 74-154, 8 TDs, 10 games 1,495 - Crezdon Butler (2004) 145-1,495; 17 TDs 1,333 - Judd Herring (1990) 60-142, 8 TDs, 12 games 1,393 - Charlie Justice (1941) 124-1,393; 17 TDs 1,318 - Brian Fields (1998) 73-148, 15 TDs, 12 games 1,374 - Crezdon Butler (2005) 169-1,374; 16 TDs 1,223 - Rahkeem Morgan (2006) 77-146-5, 10 TDs, 12 games 1,367 - Troyce Sanders (1998) 210-1,367, 16 TDs 1,218 - Bubba Dotson (1992) 71-148, 14 TDs, 12 games 1,313 - Crezdon Butler (2003) 195-1,313; 17 TDs 1,204 - Jordan Phillips (2001) 72-157-7, 11 TDs, 11 games 1,265 - Scott Roberts (1982) 1,130 - Monte Hunter (1975) 1,229 - Otis McIntosh (1967) 156 attempts, 15 TDs 1,123 - Bubba Dotson (1993) 39-100-7, 12 TDs, 11 games 1,173 - Rahkeem Morgan (2007) 136-1173, 12 TDs 1,075 - David Cheadle (1969) 58-141, 8 TDs, 7 games. 1,148 - Troyce Sanders (1997) 17 TDs 1,054 - DeNorrise Burton (1994) 11 TDs, 2 Ints, 10 games 1,116 - John Gilliam (1981) 234-1116; 13 TDs 1,044 - Michael Byrd (2002) 10 TDs, 14 games 1,109 - Buster Ray (1973) 1,109 1,036 - Mark Caldwell (1976) 47-113, 8 TDs, 10 games 1,084 - Johnny White (2003) 143-1,084; 20 TDs 1,062 - Greg Ray (2008) 199-1,062, 14 TDs Passing Yards in a Career: 1,060 - Jimmy Scott (1999) 208-1,060, 16 TDs 3,084 - Rahkeem Morgan (2004-2007) 169-321-12, 32 TDs 1,046 - Pete Calhoun (1982) (2007: 95-162-6-1810-22; 2006: 72-145-5-1223-10; 2005: 1-6-0- 1,020 - Willie Tobe (1972) 18-0; 2004; 2004: 1-8-1-33-0). 1,015 - Greg Ray (2007) 194-1015, 20 TDs 2,760 - Judd Herring (1988-1990) ( 139-303, 2760 yds, 17 TDs)(1988: 5-7, 82, 1 TD; 1989: 74-154, 1345, Most Individual TDs in a game: 8 TDs; 1990: 60-142, 1333, 8 TDs) 7 - John Avery (1993): Asheville 63, Erwin 6. Avery rushed 10 2,629 - Mark Caldwell (1976-1977) times for 223 yards and 6 touchdowns, and had 1 pass 2,500 - Bubba Dotson (1991-1993) (1991: 159; 1992: 1218; reception for 70 yards and 1 touchdown. This effort tied the 1993: 1123) NCHSAA record at the time. 2,293 - Brian Fields (1996-1998) (1996: 1-7, 20;1997: 968; 6 - Johnny White (2004) 5 rushing TDs and an 80 yard kickoff 1998: 73-148 1,318 15 TDs return 2,148 - Rance Rhodes (1998-1999) 105-198-9, 25 TDs 6 - Johnny White (2005) 34 carries for 368 yards in 49-28 2,128 - Jordan Phillips (2000-2001) 129-292-7, 20 TDs victory at Franklin 1,760 - Michael Byrd (2001-2003) 16 TDs 5 - Charlie Justice (1941) vs. Sumter 1,700 - Monte Hunter (1974-1975) 17 TDs 5 - Charlie Justice (1942) vs. Children's Home (had 2 TDs called 1,661 - Brandon Whiteside (2006-2008)119-206-9, 9 TDs, 16 back) games 5 - Billy Britt (1942) vs. Hickory 1,463 - Crezdon Butler (2004-2005) 82-194-9, 7 TDs 5 - Michael McClure (1992) vs. West Henderson (3 rushing, 2 1,369 - Rafael Chambers (1995-1996) 84-172 receiving) 1,200 - DeNorrise Burton (1992-1994) in 11 games 5 - John Avery (1993) vs. Franklin 5 - John Avery (1993) vs. T.C. Roberson Pass Receiving Yards in a Game: 250 yards - Petie Scarborough (1999) 6 receptions, 2 TDs vs. Most Rushing TDs in a Career: A.C. Reynolds 90 - Johnny White (2003-05) 604 carries for 5,123 yards and 90 162 yards - Petie Scarborough (1999) 3 receptions, 3 TDs vs. E. TDs Rutherford 147 yards - Petie Scarborough (1999) 4 receptions, 1 TD vs. Passing Yards in a Game: Parkland 292 - Rance Rhodes (1999) 14-21-0 and 2 TDs vs. A.C. 142 yards - Darius Harrell (2007) 6 receptions, 1 TD, vs. N. Reynolds Gaston 285 - Mark Caldwell (1977) 9-13-0 and 4 TDs vs. Hickory 135 yards - Darion Ray (2008) 3 receptions, vs. Tuscola 250 - David Cheadle (1969) 11-15 and 3 TDs vs. Tuscola. 134 yards - Tim Burdine (1989) 7 receptions, vs. A.C. Reynolds 242 - Rahkeem Morgan (2007) 9-13-0 and 2 TDs vs. T.C. 129 yards - Michael Hines (2001) 11 receptions, 2 TDs vs. Roberson Erwin 240 - Bubba Dotson (1993) 7-11-1 and 2 TDs vs. Franklin 128 yards - Leonard Little (1992) 4 receptions, 1 TD, vs. N. 230 - Rance Rhodes (1999) 8-11-0 and 4 TDs vs. West Gaston Henderson 126 yards - Phillip Ashley (1975) 4 receptions, vs. McDowell 225 - Judd Herring (1989) 3 TDs vs. West Henderson 121 yards - Michael Hines (2001) 8 receptions, 1 TD vs. A.C. 219 - Rahkeem Morgan (2007) 12-24-1, 1 TD vs. N. Gaston Reynolds 212 - Bubba Dotson (1992) 8-8, 4 TDs, vs. Reynolds Pass Receiving Yards in a Season (500 yards minimum): 1,197 yards - Petie Scarborough (1999) - 44 receptions, 13 TDs

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Asheville High School Football School Records and Outstanding Performances As of August, 2009 – Based on records compiled and reported. Please inform us of any errors or omissions! in 15 games WEIGHT LIFTING (Maximum lift for each 805 yards - Tim Burdine (1989) - 41 receptions, 5 TDs in 10 games person in each category) 783 yards - Michael Hines (2001) - 47 receptions, 8 TDs in 11 games Bench Press: 692 yards - Phillip Ashley (1975) 425 – Jamil Hawes (2009) 648 yards - Darius Harrell (2007) 33 receptions, 4 TDs in 14 370 - Scott Buchanan (1992) games 350 - Tyrus Knox (2001) 619 yards - P.J. White (1997) 26 receptions in 10 games 340 - Glen Vinson, Jr. (1998) 611 yards - Leonard Little (1992) 33 receptions 335 - Darius Roberts (2008) 600 yards - Michael Hines (2002) 35 receptions, 7 TDs in 14 330 - Craig King (1991) games 330 - Spenser Clement (2007) 552 yards - Phillip Ashley (1976) 23 receptions, 5 TDs 320 - Jamal "Boo" Robinson (1993) 547 yards - Darion Ray (2008) 38 receptions, 1 TD, 13 games 320 - Jermaine Mosely (1996) 547 yards - Steve Gibson (1994) - 23 receptions, 10 games 320 - Rico Parks (2006) 544 yards - Darius Drummond (2008) 32 receptions, 5 TDs, 13 320 - Quinn Kirkland (2006) games 530 yards - DeNorrise Burton (1993) 14 receptions Power Clean: 310 – Jamil Hawes (2009) Touchdown Passes Thrown in a Season: 305 – Jeffrey Pagan (2009) 22 - Rahkeem Morgan (2007) 300 - Tyrus Knox (2001) 21 - Rance Rhodes (1999) 285 – Trevor Sawyer (2009) 280 - Darius Roberts (2008) 280 - Gary Sanford (1996) Pass Receiving Yards in a Career: 280 - Leonard Little (1992) 1,637 - Petie Scarborough (1998-99) 68-1,637 (24.1 ypc) 275 - Glen Vinson, Jr. (1998) 1,490 - Michael Hines (2000-2002) 93-1,490, 15 TDs (16.0 ypc) 1,244 - Phillip Ashely (1975-76) 1,064 - Darius Harrell (2005-2007) 51-1064, 5 TDs (20.9 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) 922 - Leonard Little (1991-1992) 47-922 (19.6 ypc)

All-America and Player of the Year: 1992 - Leonard Little - Super Prep, Blue Chip, and Prep Football Report All-America first team. 1993 - Jamal "Boo" Robinson - Preseason Blue Chip All- American. 1999 - Petie Scarborough - USA Today NC Player of the Year. 2005 - Crezdon Butler - tied for second in Associated Press voting for NC Player of the Year.

Largest Offensive Interior Line: Average size: 6'1", 272 lbs. (1998) LT - Glen Vinson (6'3", 275); LG - Jonathan Dorsey (5'11", 270); C – Sonny Williamson (6'0", 255); RG - Matt Brookshire (6'0", 225); RT - Steven Miller (6'3", 335). (Record: 10 wins, 2 losses).

NC Coach of the Year (Associated Press): 2005 - Danny Wilkins, Head Coach - directed AHS to a 15-0 season and 13-10 victory over Western Alamance in the 3A State Championship. Wilkins had a 40-3 record over the previous three seasons (2003-05), was also named the WNC Coach of the Year and was assistant coach in the East-West All Star Game played in July 2006.

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