Erwin Joins Western North Carolina’s Top 10 Football Rankings
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Erwin Joins Western North Carolina's Top 10 Football Rankings
- Erwin High School's football team has entered the Super 10 Western North Carolina high school football rankings for Week 6 of the 2026 season.
- This follows Hendersonville's 20-7 victory over Mitchell in Week 5, and a 42-35 win against Erwin on September 11, 2026, where Hendersonville quarterback JaRon Ward had significant rushing yards.
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The 2026 North Carolina high school football season has reached its halfway point, with teams vying for position in regional rankings. Erwin High School from Asheville, NC, has moved into the Super 10 Western North Carolina rankings as Week 6 begins.
In Week 5, Hendersonville secured a notable 20-7 win against Mitchell. A previous matchup in Week 4 saw Hendersonville defeat Erwin with a score of 42-35 on September 11, 2026. During that game, Hendersonville’s quarterback, JaRon Ward, demonstrated his versatility by rushing for 117 yards on 12 carries. Ward, a dual-threat quarterback in the 2027 class, also threw three touchdown passes in Hendersonville’s win over Mitchell on September 18, 2026. His season statistics as of September 13, 2026, include 964 passing yards, 8 passing touchdowns, and 60 completions.
Erwin currently holds an overall record of 3-2. Their season includes a 49-7 victory over Brevard on September 4, 2026, and a 31-27 win against Watauga on September 18, 2026. As of September 16, 2026, some of Erwin’s statistical leaders include Jackson Summey and Kobe Lunsford in receiving and rushing yards per game, and Zaylon Flythe and Colby Coxe in tackles per game.