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The Student News Site of West Henderson High School

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The Student News Site of West Henderson High School

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Falcons beat Eagles 41-10

Falcons beat Eagles 41-10

September 8, 2019

The West Henderson Falcon football team won their third game of the season against the East Henderson Eagles on Friday, Sept. 6, 41-10. “Any time you play a county school everything is more on the line,”...

West Henderson Sports Schedule

West Henderson Sports Schedule

September 25, 2017

Women’s Tennis   Date Opponent Location Score Aug 15 North Buncombe Away 2-7 L Aug 16 Hendersonville Home Aug 17 East Henderson Home Aug 22 TC Roberson Home 0-9 L Aug 23 Erwin Away 8-1...

On the Line: Senior overcomes injury to play in 9-4 varsity season

On the Line: Senior overcomes injury to play in 9-4 varsity season

December 14, 2015

It was late in the second half of the North Buncombe football game in September of his junior season. Emet Gamez was sprinting down the field when a linebacker running behind him slid into his knee. Both...

Gallery: West vs Smoky Mountain

Gallery: West vs Smoky Mountain

October 7, 2015

[acx_slideshow name="West vs Smoky Mountain"] The Falcons lost to Smoky Mountain on Monday 14-7. The game was originally scheduled for last Friday, but was postponed due to rain. The Falcons will play...

Gallery: West vs North Buncombe

September 14, 2015

[acx_slideshow name="West vs North Buncombe"] A little rain couldn't the keep the Falcons from pulling out the win on Friday night. Though the game was initially delayed due to inclement weather, at...

Football starts season with strong performance

Football starts season with strong performance

August 26, 2015

After one of the most impressive comeback seasons in West history last fall, the Falcons proved they were no “one hit wonder” in Friday’s 34-7 pounding of the Madison Patriots at Johnson field. The...

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Senior forgoes football to pursue career in ministry

June 8, 2015

Sweat dripped from senior Cody Jackson’s face and adrenaline pulsed through his veins after he scored the winning touchdown of West’s first playoff game of the season on Nov 14. Fans and teammates...

Price to Play: Local schools face challenge of funding sports teams

Price to Play: Local schools face challenge of funding sports teams

June 2, 2015

A 3A state runner-up volleyball team. The North Carolina 100-yard backstroke champion. A football team with its most successful season in more than 30 years. A dozen or more athletes going on to compete...

Success Stories; Former West athletes pursue dreams

Success Stories; Former West athletes pursue dreams

May 15, 2015

Kevin Thomas Down 21-0 to Franklin at halftime on his senior night in 2010, former Falcon running back Kevin Thomas was determined to bring his team back. At halftime Coach Paul Whitaker provided both...

Football team captains senior Brian Albea, junior Stephen Perron and seniors Brendan Goings and Cody Jackson take the field for the coin toss at the beginning of last nights home playoff game against Kings Mountain. The Falcons went on to win the game against Kings Mountain 41-27 and earned a second round home playoff game against East Rowan. Photo by Ralph Raesemann.

Football team earns second round playoff game against East Rowan

November 20, 2014

The stadium lights gleamed off the helmet of Senior Cody Jackson as he carried the football into the endzone for his first touchdown of the season. “It makes me feel good when I score. It makes me believe...

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