Media Guide - Cougar Sports Network
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Media Guide - Cougar Sports Network
A S H E V I LLE F O OTB A L L 20 06 QUICK FACTS CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION Quick Facts and Directions................. 2 2006 Schedule.................................... 3 2005 Results ....................................... 3 Head Coach Danny Wilkins................ 3 All-MAC and All-State......................... 3 “Goal Getters” Program ...................... 3 2006 Outlook....................................... 4 Mountain Athletic Conference ............ 4 2006 Roster ........................................ 5 2005 Individual Statistics .................... 6 2006 Opponents at a Glance ............. 7 State Championship Hardware ........ 15 Weight Training Upgrades................ 15 MEDIA INFORMATION NC High School Football Links........... 4 Visiting Radio/TV Media Info .............. 8 Zeb Lee Press Box ............................. 8 Cougar Sports Radio ........................ 12 Cougar Sports TV Network............... 13 Prep Sports Online .....................15-16 WELCOME TO ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL On behalf of the school, thank you for your interest in Asheville High Athletics. This guide was compiled to assist members of the working media in their coverage of Asheville High Cougar Sports. We hope you enjoy your visit! RECORDS AND HALL OF FAME Streaks on the line .............................. 4 Cougars Playing in College ................ 4 Football Record Book ....................9-12 Retired Jerseys and Pro Players...... 14 Asheville High Memorial Stadium..... 15 Location: Asheville, NC School District: Asheville City NCHSAA Realignment 2005-2009 Enrollment: 1228 (128th largest) Conference: 3A Mountain Athletic Colors: Cardinal Red, White, and Black Nickname: Cougars Stadium: Asheville High School Memorial Capacity: 7,000+ Surface: Artificial Turf (Gameday Grass) Principal: Judd Porter Athletic Director: Rex Wells 2005 Record: 15-0 2005 Conference Record: 6-0 2005 MAC and STATE CHAMPIONS 2005 Playoff Classification: 3A Contact Information: Asheville High School 419 McDowell Street Asheville, NC 28803 Phone: (828) 350-2500 Fax: (828) 255-5316 Athletic Director: (828) 350-2670 COACHING INFORMATION Head Coach: Danny Wilkins Record at Asheville: 64-15 (6 years) Assistant Coaches: Gene Hammonds, Rex Wells, David Burdette, Bill Van Cleve, Charlie Metcalf, Scott Buchanan, Bill Silver, Marvin Smith, Britt Amos ON THE COVER Trainer: Denise Lilly MEDIA INFORMATION DIRECTIONS TO STADIUM 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. SCENES FROM A CHAMPIONSHIP: This years cover reflects various scenes from the 2005 Championship Season. The Cougars defeated the Western Alamance Warriors 13-10 at Duke Universitys Wallace Wade Stadium to win its first NCHSAA State Championship since 1922. Media Guide Design and Layout: Jared Amos jamos@cougarsportsnet.com 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. Media Contact: Tim Amos, Assistant Superintendent Voice: (828) 350-6166 tim.amos@asheville.k12.nc.us Athletics and TV Sports Web Site: www.cougarsportsnet.com School Web Site: www.asheville.k12.nc.us/sites/ahs Booster Club: www.ashevillehighboosterclub.com Prep Sports Online: www.theashevillecougars.com 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 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. WWW.COUGARSPORTSNET.COM Asheville City Schools www.asheville.k12.nc.us 2 A S H E V I LLE F O OTB A L L 20 06 2006 SCHEDULE Site Media 2006 PRESEASON ALL-STATE Date Opponent Aug. 25 Sept. 8 A.C. Reynolds East Burke Home Home CSN TV/Radio, WWNC CSN Radio Sept. 15 Brevard Away CSN Radio Sept. 22 Freedom Away CSN Radio Sept. 29 Enka Home CSN TV/Radio Oct. 6 T.C. Roberson Away CSN Radio Oct. 13 Erwin Home CSN TV/Radio Oct. 20 Tuscola Away CSN Radio Oct. 27 Franklin Home CSN TV/Radio Nov. 03 North Buncombe Away Quinn Kirkland – NCPreps All-State CSN Radio Bold indicates Mountain Athletic Conference Game CSN TV: Tape Delayed Broadcast on Channel 16 CSN Radio: Live Broadcast on AM 1310 Big WISE and PrepAlert.com Date 2005 RESULTS (15-0, 6-0 MAC), 3A STATE CHAMPIONS Opponent W/L Score Aug. 26 Sept. 9 A.C. Reynolds East Burke W W 13-9 31-14 Sept. 16 Brevard W 17-0 Sept. 23 Freedom W 23-6 Sept. 30 Enka W 47-0 Oct. 7 T.C. Roberson W 14-3 Oct. 14 Erwin W 42-7 Oct. 21 Tuscola W 25-0 Oct. 28 Franklin W 49-28 Nov. 04 North Buncombe W 43-7 Nov. 11 Fred T. Foard W 42-3 Nov. 18 Anson W 31-0 Nov. 25 Hunter Huss W 35-7 Dec. 2 T.W. Andrews W 20-12 Dec. 10 Western Alamance W 13-10 2005 ALL CONFERENCE The following Cougars received All-MAC honors last season: Ben Pless, Drew Baker, Neville Hayes, Quinn Kirkland, Josh Israel, Vincent Henry, Kadeem Morgan, Rico Parks Derelle McMorris. Coach of the year: Danny Wilkins Co-offensive players of the year: Crezdon Butler and Johnny White Why do some players have names on the back of their jerseys? Former Head Coach Lou Fogle established the “Goal Getter” incentive program at Asheville High a number of years ago to reward hard work in the preseason. Coach Wilkins has continued this tradition by establishing individual running, weightlifting and overall character/attendance-related requirements for each player participating in summer workouts and throughout the season. On a specified “test day,” players best efforts are recorded by the coaches as they try to meet their goals in the bench press, clean, and 800 meter run. Those meeting the goals get to wear their names on their game jerseys during the 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 28th season in coaching and 14th year at Asheville High (7th as head coach) in 2006. His career record as a head coach is 69-49-1, including 64-15 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 them 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. Under Wilkins, the Cougars have lost only six times in 57 games over the past four seasons - and four 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). Wilkins is a graduate of Enka High School and Western Carolina University. WWW.COUGARSPORTSNET.COM 3 A S H E V I LLE F O OTB A L L 20 06 2006 Information SATURDAY COUGARS The following Cougar alumni are currently playing collegiate football: Crezdon Butler – Clemson University Neville Hayes – Western Carolina University Michael Hines – Western Carolina University Tony Koone – Louisiana Tech Kadeem Morgan – Western Carolina University Ben Pless - Sewanee Johnny White – UNC Chapel Hill Preseason Streaks on the Line: 15 Consecutive Wins (5th in state) 68 Consecutive Games in Double Figures (2nd) 129 Consecutive Games Not Shut Out (2nd) 4 Consecutive Western Regional Final Appearances 6 Consecutive Games allowing fewer than 20 points (7th) 2006 SEASON OUTLOOK Last season, the Cougars broke the “curse” of three consecutive losses in the Western Region Final game and brought home the schools first NCHSAA Championship since 1922. Asheville lost a host of starters from last years championship team to graduation, including four who are now on the rosters of NCAA Division I schools. This years team is nearly half-full of juniors. On the 38 man roster, the Cougars have 13 seniors. The team is led by junior quarterback Rahkeem Morgan, the younger brother of Kadeem Morgan who graduated last year. Standouts also include Troyce McCants (WR/DB), Rico Parks (FB/OLB), Bradley Haynes (TE/LB), and Quinn Kirkland (DL), who was the Defensive Player of the Game in last season's 3A State Championship game. 3A Mountain Athletic Conference Asheville has one of the toughest nonconference schedules in the region. After the season opener against local rival and perennial powerhouse 4A A.C. Reynolds, Asheville faces two other 4A schools, Freedom and East Burke, all from the Northwestern 4A Conference. Also on the schedule for the second consecutive year is top-ranked 2A powerhouse Brevard. Asheville High School Cougars: http://www.asheville.k12.nc.us/sites/ahs http://www.cougarsportsnet.com Some expect a rebuilding year at Asheville due to the graduation of BMW - Crezdon Butler, Kadeem Morgan and Johnny White trio, and the return of only three starting offensive linemen. The Cougars, however, are picked just behind T.C. Roberson in the Mountain Athletic Conference. Clyde A. Erwin High School Warriors: http://www.caehs.buncombe.k12.nc.us/ Enka High School Jets: http://www.enkahigh.net Franklin High School Panthers: http://www.franklin-high.org North Buncombe High School Blackhawks: http://www.nbhs.buncombe.k12.nc.us T.C. Roberson High School Rams: http://www.tcrhs.buncombe.k12.nc.us Tuscola High School Mountaineers: http://www.ths.haywood.k12.nc.us NC High School Sports Online Selected Links related to NC High School Football www.nchsaa.org – NCHSAA Home Page northcarolina.ihigh.com – North Carolina Ihigh www.ncpreps.com – Rivals.com Network www.ncprepreport.com – Scout.com Network www.prepalert.com – WNC High School Sports www.carolinavarsity.com – NC and SC Sports www.biggreencountry.com – ACR and WNC Info www.theashevillecougars.com – Prep Sports Online WWW.COUGARSPORTSNET.COM 4 A S H E V I LLE F O OTB A L L 20 06 2006 Asheville High Cougar Roster Roster is subject to change during the season. Last updated September 5, 2006. No. 1 2 3 5 7 9 10 14 16 19 24 25 26 28 32 40 41 44 45 46 51 52 55 57 59 60 66 68 70 73 74 75 81 82 84 85 86 Name Adonte Priester Rahkeem Morgan Darius Harrell Troyce McCants Johnny McMorris Rico Parks Matt Bolanos Moses Weaver Brandon Whiteside Lamont Jackson Damien Dean Phillip Lamy Spenser Clement Kendall Little Antonio Carson Greg Ray Logan Livingstain Giovanni McKnight Quinn Kirkland Reale Edgerton Tyquan Finley Terrell Young Michael Cornett Jonathan Bolanos Chris Conley Ben Davis Jamil Hawes Kendrick Whiteside Isaiah Harper Ian McGrayne Manny Hurtado Aron Hallum Anthony McPherson Darion Ray Reed Turchi Jason Tobin Bradley Haynes Head Coach: Assistant Coaches: Trainer: Team Doctor: Athletic Director: Principal: Ht. 5'10" 6'0" 6'2" 5'10" 5'8" 5'9" 5'11" 5'11" 5'8" 5'9" 6'0" 6'0" 57” 5'8" 5'9" 5'8" 5'10" 5'9" 6'0" 5'11" 6'1" 5'11" 6'4" 5'9" 5'11" 5'11" 6'0" 5'9" 6'3" 6'3" 5'10 5'9" 6'0" 5'8" 6'2" 5'10" 5'11 Wt. 165 170 166 152 153 196 186 179 170 143 175 191 165 172 190 160 186 150 243 152 191 193 227 226 226 204 237 234 284 285 224 250 178 160 154 163 215 Off RB QB WR WR WR RB RB QB QB WR RB TE RB RB RB RB RB WR RB WR OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL TE WR P WR TE Def OLB DB DB DB DB OLB LB DE DB DB DB OLB DB OLB LB OLB LB DB DT OLB DE DE DE DT DE DE DE DT DT DT DT DT DE DB K DB LB Class 12 11 11 12 11 12 12 12 9 11 10 11 11 11 11 10 12 11 12 12 10 11 12 10 11 12 9 11 11 12 11 11 11 10 11 11 12 Danny Wilkins Gene Hammonds, Rex Wells, Charlie Metcalf, Bill Van Cleve, David Burdette, Scott Buchanan, Bill Silver, Marvin Smith, Britt Amos Denise Lilly, Blue Ridge Bone & Joint David Cappiello Rex Wells Judd Porter . WWW.COUGARSPORTSNET.COM 5 A S H E V I LLE F O OTB A L L 20 06 2005 Season Statistics Offense Individual Statistics Defense Individual Statistics WWW.COUGARSPORTSNET.COM 6 A S H E V I LLE F O OTB A L L 20 06 A Look at 2006 Opponents A.C. REYNOLDS Asheville, NC Mascot: Rockets Conference: Northwestern 4A Colors: Green and Gold Coach: Steve McCurry Series: 12-11 AHS Last Year: 13-9 AHS First Meeting: 1977 (56-0 AHS) Biggest Victory: 56-0 (1977) Biggest Loss: 6-48 (1989) Of interest: One of the biggest rivalry games in the area. In 1999, Reynolds won the 4A State Championship with one loss—16-14, to 3A Asheville. Under Coach McCurry, Reynolds has not defeated Asheville in 3 attempts. BREVARD Brevard, NC Mascot: Blue Devils Conference: Western Athletic 2A Colors: Blue and White Coach: Dan Essenberg Series: 4-3 AHS Last Year: 17-0 AHS First Meeting: 1965 (13-0 AHS) Biggest Victory: 47-6 (1966) Biggest Loss: 20-32 (1984) Of interest: Brevard regularly finishes as a top team in WNC and is a 2A powerhouse. EAST BURKE Connelly Springs, NC Mascot: Cavaliers Conference: Northwestern 4A Colors: Silver and Navy Coach: Mike Biggerstaff Series: 8-3 AHS Last Year: 31-14 AHS First Meeting: 1975 (19-7 AHS) Biggest Victory: 33-14 (1984) Biggest Loss: 0-7 (1979) Of interest: Before last year, the most recent meeting between AHS and East Burke was in 1984. ENKA Candler, NC Mascot: Jets Conference: Mountain Athletic 3A Colors: Carolina Blue and White Coach: Bucky Tarr Series: 25-4 AHS Enka, Continued Last Year: 47-0 AHS First Meeting: 1956 (6-0 AHS) Biggest Victory: 83-7 (1992) Biggest Loss: 13-20 (1995 and 1963) Of interest: Enka is trying to turn around a program with several recent winless seasons. ERWIN Leicester, NC Mascot: Warriors Conference: Mountain Athletic Classification: 3A Colors: Red and White Coach: Chris Brookshrie Series: 25-5-1 AHS Last Year: 42-7 AHS First Meeting: 1965 (13-7 AHS) Biggest Victory: 67-6 (1992) Biggest Loss: 3-28 (1986) Of interest: Ashevilles first home game in their new stadium was a 31-6 victory against Erwin in 1983. FRANKLIN Franklin, NC Mascot: Panthers Conference: Mountain Athletic 3A Colors: Red and White Coach: Josh Brooks Series: 9-1 AHS Last Year: 49-28 AHS First Meeting: 47-17 (1993 AHS) Biggest Victory: 35-3 (1998) Biggest Loss: 14-21 (2001) Of interest: Asheville beat a heavily favored Franklin away at “The Pit” last season to clinch the MAC Championship. FREEDOM Morganton, NC Mascot: Patriots Conference: Northwestern 4A Colors: Red, White and Blue Coach: Jason Watson Series: 7-8 Freedom Last Year: 23-6 AHS First Meeting: 1975 (6-7 Freedom) Biggest Victory: 41-3 (1977) Biggest Loss: 0-39 (1984) Of interest: Freedom and AHS played together in the same conference when both were 4A schools. NORTH BUNCOMBE Asheville, NC Mascot: Blackhawks Conference: Mountain Athletic 3A Colors: Red and Black Coach: Carey Metts Series: 12-3 AHS Last Year: 43-7 AHS First Meeting: 1969 (14-0 AHS) Biggest Victory: 60-0 (2002) Biggest Loss: 13-40 (1970) Of interest: North Buncombe (Along with Enka) opens a new on-campus stadium this season. T.C. ROBERSON Asheville, NC Mascot: Rams Conference: Mountain Athletic 3A Colors: Blue and Gold Coach: Jim Beatty Series: 12-3 AHS Last Year: 14-3 AHS First Meeting: 1987 (20-7 AHS) Biggest Victory: 69-7 (1993) Biggest Loss: Tie, 10-20 (2004) and 13-23 (2000) Of interest: Roberson is a favorite to win the MAC title despite a first year head coach. In 2004, TCR won its first conference championship. TUSCOLA Waynesville, NC Mascot: Mountaineers Conference: Mountain Athletic 3A Colors: Black and Gold Coach: Mike Sexton Note: Tuscola and Waynesville High combined totals are in italics, Tuscola (since 1967) is in normal font). Series: 35-13-1 AHS, 20-11 AHS Last Year: 25-0 AHS First Meeting: 1924 (33-7 AHS), 1967 (33-8 AHS) Biggest Victory: 45-0 (1937), 49-10 (2002) Biggest Loss: 14-49 (1987) Of interest: Tuscola surprised fans statewide as one of the closest teams to beating 3AA State Champion Charlotte Catholic last year. Waynesville/Tuscola and AHS/Lee Edwards have one of the longest series in the state, beginning in 1924. WWW.COUGARSPORTSNET.COM 7 A S H E V I LLE F O OTB A L L 20 06 Information for Press and Media Zeb Lee Press Box New Phone and Data Services New for 2006, the 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. Beginning in 2006 there will be permanent telephone lines installed in the press box, so radio stations no longer need to install their own phone lines. 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. In 1994, the three-level press box was named for veteran radio sportscaster Zeb Lee (1911-1998), who personally broadcast every Asheville High football game from 1948-1993 on WSKY Radio. The press box is on the side of the stadium opposite the main building, and can be accessed from either ticket booth on the home side. Special media parking near the concession stand is available if arranged in advance. Additional parking is available on the AB Tech Campus. Official media credentials are required to enter the press box and the field level. Only members of the working media are allowed inside the press box. The first floor of the press box is reserved for members of the media. Special accommodations may be made by calling the athletic director at Asheville High School or Asheville City Schools Assistant Superintendent Tim Amos at (828) 350-6166 or emailing tim.amos@asheville.k12.nc.us. Requests may include the use of special parking, seating on press row, TV monitor, phone line(s), electrical power, and camera locations. Also, requests for statistics, game notes, and other media information may be honored with advance notice (when available). When possible, please make arrangements prior to game day. Facilities are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to local media. 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 multiple electrical outlets within easy reach. Radio/Online/Live A u d i o Asheville High welcomes live audio broadcasts from the Zeb Lee press box. One private booth is available, with priority given to home media on a first-come, first-served basis. For the 2006 season, SportsRadio 1310 Big WISE will use this booth to broadcast all of the Cougars’ games. An open seating area is also available. Electrical outlets and multiple phone lines are available in each location. Parking is available near the concession stand if arranged in advance. Television The Cougar Sports Network owns the exclusive rights to all home TV broadcasts in the Asheville area. CSN also has priority in the home TV booth inside the press box. Visiting schools that wish to bring a TV crew and truck are encouraged to do so, but must make arrangements in advance to coordinate truck, talent, and camera positions. CSN can alternatively provide an audio and video feed for away broadcast. Broadcast Rights Fees Asheville High does not currently charge a broadcast (rights) fee for any radio or online broadcast of sporting events. However, the NCHSAA and other schools may charge a rights fee for certain games. We welcome and encourage members of the media to visit our campus often to help expose the talented student athletes at Asheville High, and hope you enjoy your visit! (We also encourage you to mention our website, www.cougarsportsnet.com!) Asheville High would like to thank Image Solutions 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.COM 8 A S H E V I LLE F O OTB A L L 20 06 Football Record Book and Outstanding Performances State Championships: 1922: Asheville 12, New Bern 6 (OT) The QB was Ralph James who later became head coach at AHS. A transfer from Columbia (SC) High, James was All-State in football and basketball in both SC and NC. 2005: 3A - Asheville 13, Western Alamance 10 NCHSAA Division II Championship: 1982: 4A - Asheville 21, Greenville Rose 7 Under Coach Bruce Peterson AHS finished the regular season 9-1, the only blemish a one-point loss to Western 4A Conference champion Ashbrook. (Placed in the twoweek 4-A Division II playoffs, AHS defeated Charlotte Independence and quarterback Mark Maye, the states player of the year, 50-29, with 1,000-yard rushers Scott Roberts and Pete Calhoun scoring three touchdowns each.) Western Regional Final Appearances: 1914 1922 1999: 3A - Asheville 17, Concord 8 2002: 3AA - Ashbrook 22, Asheville 19 (OT) 2003: 3A - South Point 57, Asheville 10 2004: 3A - Concord 21, Asheville 20 2005: 3A - Asheville 20, T.W. Andrews 12 Coach Shrine Bowl Appearances: 1938 - Lee Stone 1942 - Ralph James 1959 - A.R. "Capp" Isbill, assistant coach 1982 - Bruce Peterson, Sr., assistant coach Player Shrine Bowl Appearances: 1938 - Tom Jones, Elmore "Bobo" Carter, Herbert Coman, Bill Justice, Fred Lytle, Gene McCrary 1939 - Robbie Robinson 1940 - George Karembelas and Bob Young 1941 - Mack Duncan 1942 - Charlie Justice and Carl Tipton (Everett Wilkinson, manager) 1943 - Billy Britt and Joe Swicegood 1944 - Bob Cline 1946 - Fred Beaver 1950 - Ralph Beaver 1952 - Jerry Bishop 1956 - Bobby Gibson 1963 - Paul Burwell 1964 - Chip Bradley 1966 - Stuart Kennedy 1982 - Scott Roberts 1991 - Craig King 1992 - Leonard Little 1994 - Jamal "Boo" Robinson 2005 - Crezdon Butler and Johnny White Undefeated Seasons: 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.) 1942: 9-0 (lost 13-7 to Miami High in the Orange Bowl on December 12, 1942) 2005: 15-0 (3A State Champions) Most Victories in a Season: 2005: AHS went 15-0 and won the 3A State Championship over Western Alamance by a score of 13-10. 2003: AHS football won 13 straight games and was ranked #1 before losing at home in the state 3A semifinals to South Point (57-10) and finishing 13-1. South Point went on to win the state championship. Most Consecutive Conference Victories: 18 - 2002-2004 16 - 1989-1992 Largest Margin of Victory: 94 points: Asheville 94, Hickory 0 (1942) 91 points: Asheville 91, Cherokee 0 (1927) 86 points: Asheville 86, Waynesville Mountaineers 0 (1922) 76 points: Asheville 83, Enka 7 (1992) Largest Margin of Defeat: 117 points: Raleigh 117, Asheville 0 (1914 State Championship game) Largest Scoring Margin in a Season: 435 points (1942) - Asheville outscored opponents 441-6, the only opponent's score came on an Asheville fumble at the goal line. 402 points (2004) - Asheville outscored opponents 542-140 Fewest Points Allowed in a Season: 6 points (1942). Asheville outscored opponents 441-6 in 9 games, allowing only .667 points per game. Most Shutouts in a Season: 8 shutouts (1942). Most Consecutive Games Not Shutout: 129 games through 2005 season and continuing (last shutout was vs. T.C. Roberson in 1995 by a score of 9-0) Most Consecutive Games Scoring in Double Figures: 68 games through 2005 season and continuing (last time scoring in single digits was 2000 vs. Ragsdale in a 10-7 loss in first round of state playoffs). Individual Career Points Scored: 570 points - Johnny White (2003-2005) - 90 TDs rushing, 3 TDs receiving, 1 interception TD, 1 fumble return TD Most Interceptions in a Season - Team: 27 interceptions (1999). WWW.COUGARSPORTSNET.COM 9 A S H E V I LLE F O OTB A L L 20 06 Football Record Book and Outstanding Performances All-Purpose Touchdowns in a Career: 95 - Johnny White (2003-2005) 2003: 20 rush, 1 interception; 2004: 39 rush, 2 receiving; 2005: 31 rush, 1 fumble recovery, 1 receiving. Individual Interceptions in a Season (5 minimum): 7 - Crezdon Butler (2005) (117 return yards and 1 TD) 6 - Donnell King (1999) 6 - DeNorrise Burton (1994) 5 - P.J. White (1998) 5 - Jimmy Scott (2000) (83 return yards) 5 - Michael Hines (2002) 5 - Tremayne Mallory (2004)(160 return yards and 2 TDs) Career Interceptions (5 minimum): 10 - Crezdon Butler (2003-2, 2004-1, 2005-7) 9 - Denorrise Burton (1993-3, 1994-6) 9 - Michael Hines (2000-1, 2001-3, 2002-5) 8 - Jimmy Scott (1998-3, 2000-5) 7 - Crezdon Butler (2005) (117 return yards and 1 TD) 7 - Donnell King (1998-1999) 6 - DeNorrise Burton (1994) 5 - Stan Gordon (1971-1972) 5 - P.J. White (1998) 5 - Tremayne Mallory (2004)(160 return yards and 2 TDs) Individual Interceptions in a Game: 2 - Stan Gordon (1971, vs. Charlotte Harding) 2 - Stan Gordon (1972, vs. Charlotte Harding) 2 - Antonio Harper (1999, vs. E. Henderson) 2 - Donnell King (1999, vs. Tuscola) Longest Interception Return for TD: 75 yards - Antonio Harper (1999) vs. Pisgah 62 yards - P.J. White (1997) vs. North Buncombe Quarterback Sacks in a Season (minimum 6): 10 - George "The Rock" Brewer (1998) 8 - Travis Wilcox (1998) 8 - Quinn Kirkland (2005) for -45 yards 7 - Cedric Bates (1996) 6 - Tony Koone (2002) 6 - Marcus England (2004) for -40 yards Punting average (season): 42.74 yards - Charlie Justice (1942) - 19 punts, 42.74 avg. 42.67 yards - Neville Hayes (2004) - 21 punts, 42.67 avg. Career Place Kicking Points: 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) 138 points - Clay Foster (1999: 49 points; 2000: 28/29 PAT, 5/12 FG; 2001: 31/32 PAT, 5/11 FG) Most PAT Kicks in a Game: 10 - Brennan McClure (1993) Asheville 70, Hendersonville 20 7 - Brennan McClure (1993) Asheville 63, Erwin 6 Longest Kickoff Returns for TDs: 95 yards - Thomas Littlejohn (1996) vs. Shelby. 92 yards - Thomas Littlejohn (1996) vs. A.C. Reynolds. 91 yards - Clifton Hallum (1996) vs. T.C. Roberson 90 yards - Eric Walker (1998) vs. West Henderson 89 yards - Lamont Jones (1996) vs. Pisgah 85 yards - Charlie Justice (1942) vs. Hickory 82 yards - Crezdon Butler (2003) vs. A.C. Reynolds Longest Field Goal: 45 yards (2 in one game) - John Lewis (1997) vs. A.L. Brown (2 45-yd FGs made during this game - only points scored by AHS) 45 yards - Neville Hayes (2005) vs. Tuscola 42 yards - Clay Foster (2000) vs. East Rutherford 42 yards - Neville Hayes (2004) against driving rain and wind of Hurricane Ivan in 17-0 win over Franklin. Most Offensive Yards in a Game: 644 yards (1993) Asheville 47, Franklin 17 625 yards (1942) Asheville 94, Hickory 0 (565 rushing, 60 passing) 591 yards (1992) (530 rushing) vs Erwin 560 yards (1993) Asheville 70, Hendersonville 20. 556 yards (1942) Asheville 60, Children's Home 0. 503 yards (2005)(all rushing on 54 carries) vs. Franklin. Most Rushes in a Game - Team: 62 rushes for 310 yards vs. Smoky Mountain (2001) Most Rushing Yards in a Game - Individual: 368 yards on 34 carries - Johnny White (2005) in 49-28 victory at (previously undefeated) Franklin, October 28, 2005. 281 yards on 11 carries and 5 TDs - Billy Britt (1942) in a 94-0 victory vs. Hickory 275 yards on 33 carries and 3 TDs - Johnny White (2004) vs. Concord. 271 yards on 30 carries - Johnny White (2004) vs Tuscola. 248 yards on 28 carries - Tyrus Knox (2001) in 42-21 victory over North Buncombe. 244 yards on 14 carries - Charlie Justice (1942) and 3 TDs 241 yards on 15 carries - Michael Byrd (2002) and 3 TDs in 2010 win over T.C. Roberson. 231 yards and 3 TDs - John Avery (1993) 16 carries vs. Hendersonville. 230 yards and 3 TDs - Thomas Littlejohn (1996) vs. East Chapel Hill. 223 yds and 6 TDs on 10 carries - John Avery (1993) 63-6 win vs. Erwin. Longest Punt Return for TD: 89 yards - DeNorrise Burton (1994, vs. Pisgah) WWW.COUGARSPORTSNET.COM 10 A S H E V I LLE F O OTB A L L 20 06 Football Record Book and Outstanding Performances Longest Run from Scrimmage: 99 2/3 yards - Charlie Justice (1942). AHS defeated Knoxville 27-0, previously unbeaten and ranked #1 in TN. 95 yards - Kevin Blakely (1997) vs. A.C. Reynolds. 93 yards - Thaddeus Boyce (2004) in 17-0 victory over Franklin in driving rain of Hurricane Ivan. Most Individual TDs in a game: 7 - John Avery (1993): Asheville 63, Erwin 6. Avery rushed 10 times for 223 yards and 6 touchdowns, and had 1 pass reception for 70 yards and 1 touchdown. 6 - Johnny White (2005): 34 carries for 368 yards in 49-28 victory at Franklin. 5 - Charlie Justice (1941) vs. Sumter. 5 - Charlie Justice (1942) vs. Children's Home (had 2 TDs called back). 5 - Billy Britt (1942) vs. Hickory. 5 - John Avery (1993) vs. Franklin. 5 - John Avery (1993) vs. T.C. Roberson. Most Rushing TDs in a Career: 90 - Johnny White (2003-05) 604 carries for 5,123 yds, 90 TDs. Rushing Yards in a Season per attempt: 18.63 - Charlie Justice (1942) NCHSAA RECORD 11.27 - John Avery (1993) 166-1,871 rushing, 32 rushing TDs 10.31 - Crezdon Butler (2004) 145-1,495 rushing, 17 TDs 9.79 - Johnny White (2004) 223-2,184 yds, 39 TDs in 14 games Rushing Yards in a Season per game: 265.0 - Charlie Justice (1942 - Lee Edwards) 170.1 - John Avery (1993) 11 games Rushing Yards in a Career per attempt (min. 150 carries): 14.0 - Charlie Justice (1940-42 - Lee Edwards) NCHSAA RECORD; 286 carries for 4,005 yards and 40 TDs. 11.27 - John Avery (1993) 166-1,871 rushing, 32 rushing TDs 8.5 - Johnny White (2003-05) 604 carries for 5,123 yards and 90 TDs. 8.0 - Crezdon Butler (2002-05) 629 carries for 5,011 yards and 59 TDs. Career Rushing Yards: 5,141 - Johnny White (2003-05) 607 carries for 5,141 yards and 90 TDs. 5,011 - Crezdon Butler (2002-05) 629 carries for 5,011 yards and 59 TDs. 4,005 - Charlie Justice (1940-42 - Lee Edwards) 286 carries for 4,005 yards and 40 TDs. 2,738 - Troyce Sanders (1996-98)(1996: 28-223, 5 TDs; 1997: 17 TDs; 1998: 210-1,367, 16 TDs 2,203 - Tyrus Knox (1998-2001) 18 TDs 1,982 - Michael Byrd (2001-03) 29 TDs 1,929 - John Avery (1992-1993) 33 rushing TDs Season Rushing Yards (1,000 yards minimum): 2,385 - Charlie Justice (1942 - Lee Edwards) 128 carries for 2,385 yards and 22 TDs. 2,184 - Johnny White (2004) 223-2,184; 39 TDs 1,871- John Avery (1993) 166-1,871; 32 TDs 1,855 - Johnny White (2005) 238-1,855; 31 TDs 1,495 - Crezdon Butler (2004) 145-1,495; 17 TDs 1,393 - Charlie Justice (1941) 124-1,393; 17 TDs 1,374 - Crezdon Butler (2005) 169-1,374; 16 TDs 1,367 - Troyce Sanders (1998) 210-1,367, 16 TDs 1,313 - Crezdon Butler (2003) 195-1,313; 17 TDs 1,265 - Scott Roberts (1982) 1,148 - Troyce Sanders (1997) 17 TDs 1,109 - Buster Ray (1973) 1,109 1,084 - Johnny White (2003) 143-1,084; 20 TDs 1,048 - John Gilliam (1981) 1,048 13 TDs 1,033 - Jimmy Scott (1999) 202-1,033; 16 TDs 1,000+ - Willie Tobe (1972) 1,000+ - Pete Calhoun (1982) Touchdown Passes Thrown in a Season: 21 - Rance Rhodes (1999) Pass Receiving Yards in a Game: 252 yards - Petie Scarborough (1999) had "one of the best individual performances I've seen in 30 years of coaching," said Asheville head coach Lou Fogle. He caught six passes for a whopping 252 yards, mostly on short routes he broke into long gains. Scarborough scored TD's on receptions of 69 and 64 yards and broke a 50-yarder that set up the game- winning field goal as Asheville ruined 4-A (and eventual State Champion) A.C. Reynolds' unbeaten record, 16-14, in a Mountain Athletic Conference game. QB Rance Rhodes was 11-22 passing for 263 yards and 2 TDs. 162 yards - Petie Scarborough (1999) had 3 catches and 3 TDs vs. E. Rutherford 147 yards - Petie Scarborough (1999) had only 4 catches for 147 yards and a 75 yard TD vs. Parkland. 121 yards - Michael Hines (2001) 8 receptions, 121 yards, 1 TD vs. A.C. Reynolds. Passing Yards in a Game: 285 - Mark Caldwell (1977) 9-13-0 and 4 TDs vs. Hickory 263 - Rance Rhodes (1999) 11-22-0 and 2 TDs vs. A.C. Reynolds. 240 - Bubba Dotson (1993) 7-11-1 and 2 TDs vs. Franklin. 230 - Rance Rhodes (1999) 8-11-0 and 4 TDs vs. West Henderson. Passing Yards in a Season: 1,930 - Rance Rhodes (1999). Rhodes completed 95 of 181 passes and had 8 interceptions and 21 touchdowns in 15 games. 1,585 - Mark Caldwell (1977) 1,333 - Judd Herring (1990) 60-142-1,333 yards 8 tds 1,318 - Brian Fields (1998) 73-148 1,318 yards and 15 tds WWW.COUGARSPORTSNET.COM 11 A S H E V I LLE F O OTB A L L 20 06 Football Record Book and Outstanding Performances Passing Yards in a Season, Continued from previous page: 1,218 - Bubba Dotson (1992) 14 tds 1,204 - Jordan Phillips (2001) 72-157-7, 1,204 yards and 11 TDs. 1,123 - Bubba Dotson (1993) 39-100-7, 12 TDs in 11 games. 1,054 - DeNorrise Burton (1994) 11 TDs 2 Ints in 10 games. 1,044 - Michael Byrd (2002) 10 TDs. 1,036 - Mark Caldwell (1976). 968 - Brian Fields (1997) 10 TDs. 924 - Jordan Phillips (2000) 57-135-x, 9 TDs. Passing Yards in a Career: 2,621 - Mark Caldwell (1976-1977) 2,341 - Bubba Dotson (1992-1993) 2,293 - Brian Fields (1996-1998) (1996: 1-7, 20;1997: 968; 1998: 73-148 1,318 15 tds 2,148 - Rance Rhodes (1998-1999) 105-198-9, 25 TDs. 2,128 - Jordan Phillips (2000-2001) 129-292-7, 20 TDs. 1,760 - Michael Byrd (2001-2003) 16 TDs. 1,463 - Crezdon Butler (2004-2005) 82-194-9, 7 TDs. 1,369 - Rafael Chambers (1995-1996) 84-172 1,200 - DeNorrise Burton (1992-1994) in 11 games. Pass Receiving Yards in a Season (400 yards minimum): 1,197 yards - Petie Scarborough (1999) - 44 receptions for 1,197 yards and 13 TDs in 15 games. 805 yards - Tim Burdine (1989) - 41 receptions for 805 yards and 5 TDs in 10 games 783 yards - Michael Hines (2001) - 47 receptions for 783 yards and 8 TDs in 11 games. 619 yards - P.J. White (1997) 26-619 in 10 games. 611 yards - Leonard Little (1992) 33 receptions for 611 yards. 600 yards - Michael Hines (2002) 35-600, 7 TDs in 14 games. 552 yards - Phillip Ashely (1976) 23 recptions for 552 yards and 5 TDs. 547 yards - Steve Gibson (1994) - 23 receptions for 547 yards in 10 games. 530 yards - DeNorrise Burton (1993) 14 receptions for 530 yards. 496 yards - Steve Gibson (1993) - 12 receptions for 496 yards and 5 TDs. 470 yards - Walter Ruff (1990) - 25 receptions for 470 yards 440 yards - Petie Scarborough (1998) - 24 receptions for 440 yards. 410 yards - P.J. White (1998) - 22-410, 6 TDs. 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). All-America and Player of the Year: 1992 - Leonard Little - Super Prep, Blue Chip, and Prep Football Report All-America first team. 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 last three years (2003-05), was also named the WNC Coach of the Year and will coach in the East-West All Star Game in July 2006. Cougar Sports Radio Network SportsRadio 1310 Big WISE will broadcast each Asheville Cougar football game for the third 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 schools basketball play-by-play voice on the Cougar Sports TV Network. He has also been a sports reporter for WLOS-TV in Asheville. This is Powells third year providing football play-by-play for WISE. Analyst Brendan Harrington begins his first season covering the Cougars in 2006. Harrington has announced for UNCA Basketball, Washington and Lee University Football, high school football, minor league baseball, and ESPN Radio. Harrington will also handle playby-play for Brevard College football. 1310 AM Asheville 970 AM W. Asheville, Clyde, Canton, Waynesville PrepAlert.com will provide LIVE internet streaming of Cougar Sports Radio Network broadcasts this season. WWW.COUGARSPORTSNET.COM 12 A S H E V I LLE F O OTB A L L 20 06 WWW.COUGARSPORTSNET.COM 13 A S H E V I LLE F O OTB A L L 20 06 Football Cougar Retired Sports Jerseys Radio andand Current Television Pro Players Sports TV Network #20Cougar - Charlie “Choo-Choo” Justice Position: Halfback North Carolina The Cougar Sports Network College: is an extension of the curriculum in High School: NC (Lee Edwards video production offered at Asheville HighAsheville, School. Students, HS) teachers, and volunteers serve as the crew for professional TV Class of 1943 broadcasts of Asheville High sports, drama events, concerts, Inducted into College Football Hall of Fame: graduation, meetings, and more. 1961The Network records a variety of events in broadcast format, most up airing Placeofofwhich Birth:end Asheville, NCon Asheville Education Television, Channel 16. The station reaches Date of Birth: 5/18/1924 more than 50,000 cable TV homes Buncombe County, and has Date ofinDeath: 10/17/2003 been in operation since 1993.Jersey Number: 22 Height: 5' 10", Weight: 165 Dozens of Asheville City students have participated in this Biography (from College Football Hall of Fame): “This Charlie stood “training ground” for this fine arts/media specialty. is Justice the on the sidelines as North Carolina began its scrimmage game with only local environment, I believe, that exposes these young Guilford that afternoon in 1946. "He's not even first string," noted a people to both liveupand environments. Many ourthe hottest bystander, sizing thelive-on-tape 5- foot-10, 165-pound Charlie. "If of he's students have used the football production venue as a preparation football property in America, why isn't he a starter?" Indeed, "Choo for crewing ondid thenot monthly of Education Choo" Justice look tolive be Board the greatest football telecasts,” player in his era - at said Amos, Executive Producer. students leastTim not standing on the sidelines. ButSeveral Tar Heel coach have Carl Snavely was about to prove a point. tailback," Charlie. On the continued to study and "Go workininatthis field asSnavely a resulttold of the first play, Justice took the ball, darted, twisted, faked and literally flew 65 program. One student received a National Emmy Award yards to a touchdown. scholarship in 2000. There was a stunned silence, except for Snavely, who uncharacteristically jumped for joy on the sideline. Justice had lived up to his credits as a two-time All-Carolina schoolboy star and a World Find out more about the Cougar Sports Network at their web site, War II football hero for Naval training teams. Following active duty, http://www.cougarsportsnet.com Justice refused several pro offers. in order to attend North Carolina. The Era of Justice had begun. During his four seasons, the Tar Heels went 32-9-2, as Justice scored 234 points (72 as a freshman) and threw for 25 touchdowns. He was all-Southern Conference four times and All-America twice. Charlie set 11 school records. Justice played in the NFL for the Washington Redskins. #88 Dan “Tiger” Hill Position: Center College: Duke High School: Asheville, NC (Lee Edwards HS) Inducted into College Football Hall of Fame: 1962 Place of Birth: Asheville, NC Date of Birth: 3/8/1917 Date of Death: 8/24/1989 Jersey Number: 88 (Asheville), 35 (Duke) Height: 6' 1" Weight: 210 Biography (from College Football Hall of Fame): Dan Hill toiled in the gridiron trenches for the famed Iron Dukes of 1938. He was a center in the one platoon era when centers were also linebackers. He was All-America and co-captain of the 1938 Duke University team. The Iron Dukes won five games with the score 6-0 or 7-0. They were undefeated, untied and unscored upon in the regular season, losing finally in the Rose Bowl when Southern California scored with just 41 seconds left to play. His coach, Wallace Wade, called Hill "The heart of the team." In one game the regular quarterback was injured, and Hill called the plays. Duke had a 25-4-1 record in his three years. He graduated with honors, spent four years as a naval officer in World War II, and served Duke as assistant director of athletics, 1946-53. He left Duke and entered private business. #30 Leonard Little #56 Ray Roberts Asheville High School retired football jersey #30 in honor of Leonard Little at halftime of the North Buncombe game on November 4, 2005. Position: Offensive Tackle College: University of Virginia High School: Asheville, NC (Asheville HS) Place of Birth: Asheville, NC Jersey Number: 56 (Asheville), 73 (Seattle Seahawks) In 1991, Roberts was a first-team All American at the University of Virginia. In 1992, Roberts was a NFL First round draft pick for the Seattle Seahawks. He also played for the Detroit Lions. Ray has also been a great supporter of Asheville High School athletics, donating athletic equipment, footwear, and other items to school sports teams. Also Playing Pro Football (Jersey Not Yet Retired) #20 John Avery College: Mississippi NFL: Miami Dolphins (#1 Draft Pick), Denver Broncos, Minnesota Vikings CFL: Edmonton Eskimos, Toronto Argonauts, XFL: Chicago Enforcers A 1993 graduate, Little was All Conference for three years, All State his senior year, and represented North Carolina in the Shrine Bowl. Little continued his career at the University of 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. Little was drafted in the third round (65th overall) by the St. Louis Rams in the 1998 NFL draft. To date, Little has played in two Super Bowls and one Pro Bowl and is considered one of the best defensive linemen in the NFL. WWW.COUGARSPORTSNET.COM 14 A S H E V I LLE F O OTB A L L 20 06 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. Weight Training Upgrades at Asheville High In March 2005, Asheville High replaced all of their aging weight room equipment thanks to over $40,000 in contributions from various supporters. According to Head Football Coach Danny Wilkins, who spearheaded the fundraising efforts, the majority of weight room usage each day is not athletes, but the general student body who signs up for mens' and womens' weight training classes. The weight room serves athletes and non-athletes alike, and is a valuable part of the school curriculum. Some faculty members also make routine use of the facility. The weight room serves an average of 200 students daily, both male and female, athletes and non-athletes. Then and Now: Hardware from Ashevilles 2005 and 1922 State Championships WWW.COUGARSPORTSNET.COM 15 A S H E V I LLE F O OTB A L L 20 06 WWW.COUGARSPORTSNET.COM 16