WNC Sports -- October 24, 2026: Week 10 of Western North Carolina high school football brought high drama, nail-biting finishes, and commanding statement wins under Friday night lights. With postseason positioning on the line, several matchups came down to a single point, while powerhouse offenses lit up scoreboards across the region.
Down-to-the-Wire Thrillers
The story of the night belonged to the razor-thin margins that kept fans on their feet until the final whistle:
Enka edged out A.C. Reynolds 27-26 in one of the biggest heart-stoppers of the evening, surviving a relentless late-game push.
West Henderson squeezed past North Henderson 21-20 in a heated rivalry matchup decided by inches and timely defense.
East Rutherford held off East Burke 20-19, denying a late conversion attempt to secure the one-point victory.
Greenville Hurricanes clipped Asheville Christian Academy 21-20 in a gritty non-conference clash.
Hendersonville outlasted Mountain Heritage 48-44 in a wild, offensive showcase that featured back-and-forth scoring through all four quarters.
Offensive Fireworks and Decisive Wins
Several regional contenders put their offensive firepower on full display with dominant margins:
Asheville delivered a 62-0 shutout against North Buncombe, controlling every phase of the game from opening kickoff to final whistle.
Tuscola surged past Brevard 56-21, setting the tempo early with a relentless ground attack.
Cherokee claimed a 49-35 shootout victory over Andrews, trading explosive plays before pulling away in the fourth quarter.
Asheville School dismantled SouthLake Christian Academy 49-14 behind a balanced, high-efficiency aerial attack.
Christ School rolled over Metrolina Christian Academy 48-14, continuing their strong late-season surge.
Mitchell overpowered Madison 47-14, capitalizing on key turnovers to pull away early.
Solid Ground Games and Conference Clashes
Across the mountain conferences, several squads relied on steady execution and hard-nosed defense to pick up pivotal late-season wins:
Pisgah took care of business against East Henderson 43-16, leaning on strong special teams play and red-zone efficiency.
T.C. Roberson pulled away from Erwin 42-7, shutting down Erwin’s passing lanes throughout the second half.
Watauga earned a convincing 42-22 win over McDowell, controlling possession with a bruising rushing performance.
Franklin held off Smoky Mountain 42-35, sealing a high-scoring divisional contest in the closing minutes.
Murphy defeated Hayesville 42-12, keeping their disciplined defensive scheme clicking all night.
Polk County handled Avery County 42-21, pulling ahead with two unanswered second-half touchdowns.
Rosman notched a key 32-15 victory over Swain County, showing poise in crucial third-down stops down the stretch.
Week 10 Scoreboard at a Glance
T.C. Roberson 42, Erwin 7
Franklin 42, Smoky Mountain 35
Greenville Hurricanes 21, Asheville Christian Academy 20
Asheville 62, North Buncombe 0
Enka 27, A.C. Reynolds 26
Christ School 48, Metrolina Christian Academy 14
East Rutherford 20, East Burke 19
Watauga 42, McDowell 22
West Henderson 21, North Henderson 20
Tuscola 56, Brevard 21
Murphy 42, Hayesville 12
Polk County 42, Avery County 21
Rosman 32, Swain County 15
Pisgah 43, East Henderson 16
Cherokee 49, Andrews 35
Hendersonville 48, Mountain Heritage 44
Mitchell 47, Madison 14
Asheville School 49, SouthLake Christian Academy 14