Western North Carolina High School Football Sees Thrilling Week 2
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Western North Carolina High School Football Sees Thrilling Week 2
- Asheville High secured a dramatic 32-31 victory over Dobyns-Bennett (Tenn.) on August 28, 2026, overcoming a nine-point deficit.
- The winning play for Asheville High involved a blocked potential game-winning field goal by lineman Brenton Miller.
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Week 2 of the 2026 Western North Carolina high school football season featured several close contests, with some games rescheduled to Thursday, August 27, due to weather concerns. Asheville High’s Cougars made a notable comeback, defeating Dobyns-Bennett (Tenn.) 32-31. This victory on August 28, 2026, saw Asheville High rally from a nine-point deficit, with a crucial blocked field goal by lineman Brenton Miller sealing the win.
T.C. Roberson High School’s Rams also began their 2026 season in Western North Carolina, with football activities starting as early as August 15, 2026. Their schedule includes a home game against Asheville High on October 2, 2026. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) officially began the 2026 football season with the first practice date on July 29, 2026, and the first contest date on August 7, 2026. The regular season will continue through October, with playoffs scheduled to begin in November 2026.