Asheville School’s 41-34 win over Christ School on September 26th, celebrating the 100th playing of “The Game,” was an absolute instant classic, and honestly, the buzz around Western North Carolina high school football has been unreal ever since. Now, we’re staring down Week 7 of the 2026 season, and you gotta wonder what kind of fireworks we’re about to see next. This WNC season is already delivering some insane matchups, and after that rivalry game, the stakes feel even higher.
The “Game” Delivered Absolute Mayhem, 100 Times Over
That 100th showdown between Asheville School and Christ School? Man, it delivered! Asheville School pulled off the 41-34 victory, and it was a battle from start to finish. You could feel the energy as Christ School players gathered up, ready for war before the game even started. Asheville School’s Shiloh Mukendi, rocking number 3, was running the ball hard, making plays all over the field. On the other side, Christ School’s Makorean Anderson, wearing number 19, was doing everything you could ask for: running with the ball, throwing passes, and even busting into the end zone for a touchdown himself. It was pure grit out there.
We saw Asheville School’s Hubert Lecours, number 7, get absolutely taken down by Christ School’s Jason Dorel Onana, showing just how physical this rivalry got. And after the final whistle? Mukendi, still hyped from the win, was celebrating that huge victory with teammate Isiah Wallace. Even an Asheville School fan dressed as a banana was out there soaking in the rivalry game energy! It was a true spectacle, and Christ School’s Dre’Shun Smith, number 4, was also in on the action, running the ball hard throughout the game. What a night, what a game.
Week 7 Kicks Off With High Expectations After That Thriller
So, after all that drama from the 100th playing of “The Game,” what’s coming up? Week 7 of the 2026 Western North Carolina high school football season is here, and the schedule is absolutely stacked! We’re talking Concord at Jay M. Robinson, Reagan at Northwest Guilford, West Forsyth at East Forsyth, Crest at South Point, Ardrey Kell at Palisades, and a ton more games kicking off across the state.
A.C. Reynolds is heading to Erwin, and you know everyone’s talking about Erwin’s quarterback Caden Ingle; the trust that team has in him when the game’s on the line is legendary. If you’re looking to catch any of this insane action, remember you can watch NCHSAA football games on NFHS Network all season long. It’s gonna be another wild weekend on the gridiron, with teams like Cleveland at Fuquay-Varina and Page at Ragsdale all ready to throw down.
That Asheville School win is still fresh, setting a high bar for the rest of the WNC season. Keep your eyes peeled for those Week 7 scores, because if it’s anything like last week, we’re in for some absolute bangers!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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