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Chamber Recognizes Businesses, Others During Gala
It was a night of celebration Saturday at Brevard College’s Porter Center as the Brevard/Transylvania County Chamber of Commerce held its annual gala. The night involved chamber members and officials coming together to recognize achievements of the local business community, as well as the volunteers and sponsors that make those successes possible.
Black Knights Rush Past Tigers For 38-12 Victory
With a little bit of rain and passing yards coming at a premium, it was a classic Smoky Mountain Conference football atmosphere Friday night as Rosman hosted the Robbinsville Black Knights. Unfortunately for the home side, the Black Knights used their size up front to control the line of scrimmage and put together a huge night running the football, eventually running away with the game as they won 38-12.
Tigers Face Tough SMC Task As They Host Black Knights - Rosman, NC
With a two-game winning streak and a roster nearly 100 percent healthy, the Rosman Tigers couldn’t ask for a better time to face what will surely be a tough test in the Smoky Mountain Conference. The Black Knights are coming off a 28-12 loss to Murphy and lost earlier this season to Christ School, 34-7. But in its three other games, Robbinsville has dominated, outscoring opponents 126-3.
Blue Devils Drop Mountain Six Opener Against Eagles - Brevard, NC
Blue Devils Drop Mountain Six Opener Against Eagles - Brevard, NC Jeremiah ReedChandler Phillips battles for a loose ball against an East defender in the first half.The Brevard boys' soccer team opened up their Mountain Six Conference schedule Monday night against East Henderson. Unfortunately, the Eagles pulled away thanks to three goals in the first half and five goals in the second half to win 8-1.
Lady Blue Devils Defeat Mustangs To Cap Off Wild Week - Brevard, NC
From heartbreak, to disappointment, to jubilation. The Brevard Lady Blue Devils experienced quite the rollercoaster over three days last week, but finished strong at home as they held off Smoky Mountain in a five-set thriller to move to 2-1 in conference play. The ride began Tuesday on the road at Franklin. After beating the Panthers 25-22 in set one, Brevard lost set two by the same score. Franklin rallied to take set three 25-18 before the Lady Blue Devils stormed back to win set four 25-11.
Brevard Survives Second-Half Scare To Beat Chase - Brevard, NC
If ever there was a tale of two halves, it was Friday night at Chase High School. After dominating play and scoring on four of their five possessions in the first half, the Brevard Blue Devils surrendered 20 points in the first six minutes of the second half and had to withstand some late drama to come up with a 34-26 victory over the Chase Trojans.
Brevard Faces New Challenge In Athletic Trojan Team
One week after closing out a last-minute win over the scrappy Owen Warhorses, the Brevard Blue Devils take to the road to face a new opponent with a similar resumé. This week’s opponent is the Chase Trojans, and much like Owen, their 1-3 record isn’t indicative of how dangerous they can be. Chase, based in Forest City, plays in the Southwestern Conference along with South Point and reigning three-time 2A state champion Shelby.
Lady Tigers Lock Up Impressive Victory Over Robbinsville
Ragan McCall swings for a kill during the first set of Rosman's home match against Robbinsville Tuesday night. The Lady Tigers won 3-0 to improve their conference record to .500. It was a game of momentum swings Tuesday night, but the Rosman Lady Tigers withstood a third-set rally from Robbinsville to claim a 3-0 victory. The Black Knights took an early 3-0 lead in the first set, but Rosman rallied to take a 5-4 lead off a kill from Christa Galloway.
Tigers Enter Conference Play On The Road At Andrews
After a huge victory over Trinity Academy last Friday, the Rosman Tigers will look to keep that momentum going as they travel across the mountains to open Smoky Mountain Conference play against the Andrews Wildcats. Much like the Knights, the Wildcats (1-4) are very similar on paper to the Tigers entering Friday’s matchup. Last season, Andrews handed Rosman a bitter defeat at home, winning 7-0 on Homecoming in a game that saw 85 combined running plays and just two pass completions all night.
Tigers Get Resounding Win In Shutout Over Knights - Rosman, NC
Those words have been the foundation of Matt Stack's philosophy ever since he took over as head coach of the Rosman Tiger football team back in the spring. While the passion part of that equation was never in doubt, it was the process and the associated growing pains that made for some tough early-season losses in 2017.
Benjamin Strikes Twice To Lead Brevard Past Owen - Brevard, NC
Brevard running back Stevi Benjamin breaks free on his way to a 59-yard touchdown to put the Blue Devils in front of the Owen Warhorses in the third quarter of last Thursday's game. Benjamin tacked on another fourth quarter score to finish with 105 yards and two touchdowns on just eight carries. At its best, television is a medium made for drama.
Tigers Look To Notch First Win Of Season Against Knights - Rosman, NC
Tigers Look To Notch First Win Of Season Against Knights - Rosman, NC It’s been a tough go for the Rosman Tigers so far this season, but the path gets a little easier Friday night as the Tigers host the Trinity Academy Knights. On paper, the two teams are similar. Both are 0-4 and both are giving up an average of 47 points per game on defense.
Blue Devils Host Warhorses Under Thursday Night Lights - Brevard, NC
Blue Devils Host Warhorses Under Thursday Night Lights - Brevard, NC For the second year in a row football fans will be able to watch the Brevard Blue Devils without leaving the comfort of their homes as the Blue Devils will take to the field for a televised Thursday Night Lights game. Last year’s televised game was a tough one for Brevard, as they lost 42-6 on the road at Tuscola. This year, the task isn’t quite as formidable.
Brevard Withstands Rosman Rally To Earn Rivalry Win
There was a bit of a different tone in last Wednesday's volleyball rivalry match between Brevard and Rosman. The Lady Blue Devils entered the match after a tough slate of early season games that saw them make improvements across the board, but come away with just one win to show for it. The Lady Tigers were trying to shake off a couple of disappointing losses and start stringing together some victories.
Brevard Tennis Picks Up Home Win Over East Henderson
Brevard Tennis Picks Up Home Win Over East Henderson Jeremiah ReedJane HollandThe Brevard Lady Blue Devil tennis team earned their first home victory of the season last Thursday as they defeated the East Henderson Eagles 8-1. Brevard picked up straight set wins in all but one singles match, including wins from Jane Holland, Aly Henneberry and Delaney Holland. Brevard travels to Franklin on Tuesday and hosts Smoky Mountain on Thursday....For access to this article please sign in or subscribe.
Tiger Defense Faces Tough Task In Shutting Down Cougars
Tiger Defense Faces Tough Task In Shutting Down Cougars There is no rest for the weary and there won’t be much reprieve for the Rosman Tigers’ defense. One week after giving up nearly 600 rushing yards to Madison, the Tigers face an equally difficult challenge in slowing down the power run game of Mountain Heritage. Through two games, the Cougars have steamrolled opponents on the ground to the tune of 388 rushing yards per game. Led by senio...For access to this article please sign in or subscribe.
Blue Devils All Business As They Travel To Face Patriots - Brevard, NC
Blue Devils All Business As They Travel To Face Patriots - Brevard, NC Much like the death of a childhood pet or a first romance that ended in heartbreak, Brevard football fans will never forget last year’s game against Madison for all the wrong reasons. On that fateful September night, the Patriots went from fourth-and-20 from their own 32 with just 22 seconds to play to completing a last-second 28-yard touchdown pass to steal a 47-44 victory.
Blue Devils' Defense Shuts Out Draughn For 27-0 Win - Brevard, NC
It wasn't always pretty, but a flawless defensive effort and some timely plays on offense helped the Brevard Blue Devils earn their second straight win Friday night as they shutout the visiting Draughn Wildcats 27-0. The Blue Devils got into the end zone in every quarter, with quarterback Mitchell Johnson accounting for three of those scores – one on the ground and two through the air.
Lady Blue Devils Put Up Tough Fight In Loss To Lions - Brevard, NC
Brevard sophomore Maddie Hall readies herself to loft a shot over the net during the third set of the Lady Blue Devils' match against Asheville Christian Academy on Tuesday. Brevard made the Lions work for the victory, putting up a solid effort down the stretch. They didn't get the result, but the Brevard Lady Blue Devil volleyball team looked markedly improved from the beginning of the season in a 3-0 loss to undefeated Asheville Christian Academy on Tuesday.
Blue Devils Look For Second Straight Win Against Wildcats - Brevard, NC
Blue Devils Look For Second Straight Win Against Wildcats - Brevard, NC After defeating their cross-county rivals last Friday, the Brevard Blue Devils will look to keep up their success in their first ever meeting against the Draughn Wildcats. Draughn (0-2) hails from the Northwestern Foothills Conference and is located just outside of Hickory. The Wildcats haven’t had much success recently and have been outscored 84-12 in two games this season.
Tigers Travel To Madison Seeking First Win Of The Season - Rosman, NC
Tigers Travel To Madison Seeking First Win Of The Season - Rosman, NC So far this season, the only thing left for the Rosman Tiger football team to do is pick up a victory. The offense exploded in week one against East Henderson and the defense buckled down after a rough start to shut out Brevard in the second half last Friday. Now, they’ll try and put it all together this Friday as the travel to Marshall to take on Madison.
First Half Fireworks Lead Blue Devils Past Tigers
One week after managing just seven points and barely over 200 yards of total offense, the Brevard Blue Devils found their rhythm and used some big plays through the air to score on three consecutive first-half possessions and defeat the Rosman Tigers 27-12 in the county's annual gridiron rivalry.
Lady Tigers Start Conference Play With Sweep Of Bobcats - Rosman, NC
Lady Tigers Start Conference Play With Sweep Of Bobcats - Rosman, NC Jeremiah ReedChrista Galloway finished with a team-high 13 kills in Rosman's 3-0 victory over Blue Ridge last Thursday as the Lady Tigers opened Smoky Mountain Conference play with a win.The Rosman Lady Tigers got off to a strong start in their conference schedule last Thursday as they swept past Blue Ridge 3-0. The first set began tied at 2-2 before Rosman went on a 7-1 run to take a commanding lead.
Why This Year's Brevard-Rosman Showdown Will Be Different
Why This Year's Brevard-Rosman Showdown Will Be Different It’s rivalry week in Transylvania County with the annual pigskin showdown between the Brevard Blue Devils and the Rosman Tigers. And while the love-hate relationship that the rivalry is built on remains the same, this year’s installment could bring local football fans something new: a competitive game.
Tigers Look For Solid Start To Season Against Eagles - Rosman, NC
Tigers Look For Solid Start To Season Against Eagles - Rosman, NC If you’re a first-year head coach and looking to get your team some confidence in the season-opener, it always helps going against a team with one win over the past two seasons. That’s the position Rosman head coach Matt Stack finds himself in as he dons the headset for the Tigers this Friday night.
Blue Devils Host Cougars In Tough 2017 Season-Opener - Brevard, NC
Blue Devils Host Cougars In Tough 2017 Season-Opener - Brevard, NC The Brevard Blue Devil football team won’t waste any time jumping into the deep end of the pool in 2017. While some might expect the home-opener to be a coronation of sorts after capturing a share of the conference championship the year before, Brevard will have its hands full to start the new season as they host a powerful Mountain Heritage team.
2017 Football Preview: Blue Devils Confident They Can Repeat Success Of 2016
It took just two seasons for Brevard head football coach Craig Pritchett to turn the Blue Devils from a team fresh off an 0-11 season and mired in a winless streak that dated nearly two years into a team that won a share of the conference championship and earned a second round birth in the 2A playoffs. Now, the challenge becomes replicating that success after losing nearly his entire starting offense, as well as key playmakers on the defense and special teams.
New Group Of Lady Blue Devils Ready For Time To Shine - Brevard, NC
New Group Of Lady Blue Devils Ready For Time To Shine - Brevard, NC Jeremiah ReedThe 2017 Brevard High School volleyball team.For the first time in a long time the Brevard Lady Blue Devil volleyball team finds itself in the midst of what some might consider a rebuilding year. The team enters 2017 one year after losing a group of seven seniors that played virtually every set, led every statistical category and possessed an on-court chemistry that was second-to-none.
Lady Blue Devils Look To Build On Strong 2016 Campaign - Brevard, NC
With three of their top four players returning from 2016 – including individual state qualifier Aly Henneberry – the Brevard Lady Blue Devils tennis team enters this season ready to make a run at getting back to the top of the conference. Henneberry leads off an 11-member roster that includes players at all grade levels and boasts four seniors. Second-year head coach Lindsay Altizer said so far she's been impressed not just with the play on the court, but the demeanor of her team.
Strong Senior Class Headlines Lady Tiger Volleyball Team - Rosman, NC
Strong Senior Class Headlines Lady Tiger Volleyball Team - Rosman, NC Jeremiah ReedThe 2017 Rosman High School volleyball team.After an up-and-down season in 2016 that produced a third-place conference finish and a second round playoff birth, the Rosman Lady Tiger volleyball team is primed going into this fall thanks to a solid core of seniors who bring a load of talent and experience to the court. For second-year head coach Mary Ramey, that means plenty of reasons to be optimistic.
Strong Junior Class Looking To Lead Blue Devil Soccer Team - Brevard, NC
Strong Junior Class Looking To Lead Blue Devil Soccer Team - Brevard, NC Jeremiah ReedThe 2017 Brevard High School boys' soccer team.Going into his second season as head coach of the Brevard Blue Devils' soccer team, Scott Russell doesn't have the same level of experience he did on last year's squad, but he's optimistic that a slew of juniors and underclass players are ready to pick up the slack.
Jake Robinson Named Summer Basketball League MVP
Jake Robinson Named Summer Basketball League MVP The Transylvania County summer recreation basketball league is nearing its end with teams headed down to the home stretch in the championship tournament after a long year. Regular season play concluded last week following the All-Star festivities. Last Tuesday’s slate of games saw WNC Elite beat Carolina Crossover, 100-71, No Range, No Change take down the Tar Heels, 74-60, and the Rainmake...For access to this article please sign in or subscribe.
Rec League All-Stars Put On A Monday Showcase
Rec League All-Stars Put On A Monday Showcase Jeremiah ReedAJ WelshAJ Welsh and Tyree Griffin put on a gravity-defying display Monday night as part of the Transylvania County summer recreation basketball league's All-Star dunk contest. Griffin ultimately took home the title, going old school with the purple-and-gold Kobe Bryant jersey to pull off a remarkable between-the-legs jam. Other events from Monday included the three-point contest and All-Star game.Jeremiah ReedTyree Griffin
Matt Stack Brings New Look To Rosman Football - Rosman, NC
It might seem unusual to call a 33-year-old coach a football lifer, but Matt Stack has certainly paid his dues over the past 10 years, working up the ranks from position coach to coordinator to head man, and he's now ready to introduce a new era to the Rosman Tigers. "I'm all about old school values and new school football," Stack said in a recent interview.
Davidson River School Graduates Celebrate
Davidson River School Graduates Celebrate Jeremiah ReedTaylar Harris and Kerrington Howell were all smiles after Friday's ceremony.It was a special morning last Friday for a group of 20 Transylvania County students as Davidson River School (DRS) held its annual graduation ceremony. The mood was light and cheerful, the weather was pleasant, and the atmosphere was one of celebration and achievement.
Fundraising Effort Underway For BHS Football Documentary - Brevard, NC
Over the past four years, local documentarian Tom Dierolf has been conducting interviews, sifting through old news archives and spending endless hours editing footage as part of his quest to document the story of the 1963 Brevard High School football team. That work has culminated in the 28-minute documentary "Almost Cured." Now, Dierolf is asking for help from the community as he prepares to put the finishing touches on his film so he can enter it into film festivals.
Seven Tigers Named To SMC All-Conference Team - Rosman, NC
After a season where the Rosman Tiger baseball team finished the regular season with a 15-6 record, which was good for second place in the Smoky Mountain Conferece, seven members of the team were named to the SMC?all-conference team. The list included players in all classes, with three seniors, one junior, one sophomore and, impressively, a pair of freshmen. Earning a spot on the first team were junior Kameron Newman, sophomore Tyler Owen and freshman Brennan Chapman.
Nale Named Golfer Of The Year, Byrd To All-Conference - Brevard, NC
With a roster that includes the reigning Player of the Year, a three-time WNCAC all-conference selection and a talented supporting cast, the future looks extremely bright for the Brevard Blue Devil golf team after a great 2017 campaign. The Blue Devils took first-place in five matches this season, winning the 2A portion of the WNCAC and coming up just three strokes off qualifying for the team state championship match. Brevard was led by a pair of juniors, Austin Nale and Will Byrd.
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