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Falcons beat Eagles 41-10
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 […]
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West Henderson Sports Schedule
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 […]
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On the Line: Senior overcomes injury to play in 9-4 varsity season
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 […]
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Gallery: West vs Smoky Mountain
[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 at Pisgah this […]
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Gallery: West vs North Buncombe
[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 approximately 8:45 the […]
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Football starts season with strong performance
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 Falcons […]
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Senior forgoes football to pursue career in ministry
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 cheered while […]
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Price to Play: Local schools face challenge of funding sports teams
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 in […]
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Success Stories; Former West athletes pursue dreams
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 motivation […]
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Football team earns second round playoff game against East Rowan
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 […]