Pete Zamplas
Erwin Extinguishes Smoky With Superb Big Plays
The Erwin Warriors can give thanks ahead of Thanksgiving for their decisive big plays, winning 35-14 last Friday to advance to round three of 3A football playoffs.
Erwin, ACR, West Romp in Playoff Openers
Erwin, A.C. Reynolds, and West Henderson all won 3A football playoff openers at home on Friday, while Asheville School won its third consecutive private school state title.
Er-WIN! Warriors Dethrone Reynolds
Clyde A. Erwin is a football regional top seed for the first time, finishing with a perfect Mountain Athletic Conference football season by defeating its arch nemesis for the first time in ten years.
Slams, Grins, Wins: Volleyball Falcons Win it All
West Henderson earned its sixth all-time volleyball 3A state title last week with a blend of overpowering hitting and serving, balanced attacking, split-second retrieving, clutch blocks, comeback rallies, and a flurry of celebratory moments.
Reynolds Beats AHS, TCR in Comebacks
Huge Mountain Athletic Conference football rivalry games are returning some normalcy to the mountains, with reigning champion A.C. Reynolds emerging again as the league favorite.
WHHS Wins Volleyball West Falcon Bowl
Regional 3A top seed West Henderson reached round four in the 3A state volleyball tournament which concludes this week, while three other local teams bowed out in round two.
West’s ‘Bryson Blasters’ Win M7 in Volleyball
West Henderson is a legitimate state title contender behind star middle blocker Emma Bryson and a host of skilled players.
Heartbreak & Hope: AC Reynolds Rockets Coach Craig Leads After Devastating Family Loss
A.C. Reynolds had an emotional football victory on Friday, Erwin overwhelmed T.C. Roberson early, Asheville cruised, while West Henderson won an overtime thriller on a trick play.
Henderson Co. Schools Resume Sports Amidst Storm Recovery: Falcons Shine in Football and Soccer
Recovering step-by-step from Hurricane Helene, Henderson County families got an inspiring return to some normalcy with sports back on last week while schools in Buncombe will resume football on Friday, Oct. 18.
Meal Sites Easing Hunger, Anguish in Henderson County
Hurricane-ravaged Henderson County residents are savoring free hot meals and camaraderie from relief volunteers.