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Smoky MountainWest Henderson

Mustangs
13
Falcons
16

The West Henderson (Hendersonville, NC) JV football team won Thursday's home non-conference game against Smoky Mountain (Sylva, NC) by a score of 16-13.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Smoky Mountain067013
West Henderson1420016
Final score provided by R. Childers.
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Game Story

North Carolina High School Football - West Henderson tips Smoky Mountain

September 28, 2023: Hendersonville, NC 28791

The crowd at Thursday's non-league contest between the West Henderson Falcons (Hendersonville, NC) and the visiting Smoky Mountain Mustangs (Sylva, NC), observed West Henderson's football squad edge Smoky Mountain by a count of 16-13.

The Falcons now own a 6-1 record. They play next when they travel to Pisgah for a non-league contest on Thursday, October 5. West Henderson will encounter a Bears squad coming off a 20-13 non-league win over Franklin (Franklin, NC). The Bears record now stands at 3-1.

Coming up next, the Mustangs encounter the Franklin Panthers (Franklin, NC) in a contest, on Thursday, October 12. Smoky Mountain will attempt to upgrade on its 1-4 season record.

Daniel HolderMustangs All-Star Reporter
Robert ChildersFalcons All-Star Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. SMHS 0, WHHS 0
    Posted @ 6:31p

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance About 100
    Posted @ 6:32p

  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 6:32p

  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 6:32p

  5. Commentary

    West won toss and deferred to 2nd half.
    Posted @ 7p
  6. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    West Henderson1st Quarter
    West Henderson kicking off to Smoky Mountain.
    Posted @ 7p
  7. 0 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Smoky Mountain1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    West Henderson kicked off to Smoky Mountain. Smoky Mountain has the ball on their own 48-yard line. SMHS 0, WHHS 0
    Posted @ 7:01p

  8. Commentary

    1st Quarter
    4th down
    Posted @ 7:03p
  9. 0 - 0

    Turnover on Downs

    West Henderson1st Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Smoky Mountain has turned possession over on downs. West Henderson has the ball on their own 43-yard line. SMHS 0, WHHS 0
    Posted @ 7:04p
  10. 0 - 0

    Long Run

    West Henderson1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    West Henderson - #26 Isiah Cash with a long run. West Henderson has the ball on Smoky Mountain's 44-yard line. SMHS 0, WHHS 0
    Posted @ 7:05p
  11. 0 - 0

    Long Pass

    West Henderson1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    West Henderson - #1 Blake Garrett with a long pass to #5 Zach McMinn. West Henderson has the ball on Smoky Mountain's 14-yard line. SMHS 0, WHHS 0
    Posted @ 7:06p
  12. 0 - 6

    Passing Touchdown

    West Henderson1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    West Henderson - #1 Blake Garrett 20 Yd pass completed to #5 Zach McMinn for a TD. SMHS 0, WHHS 6
    Posted @ 7:07p
  13. 0 - 7

    Made Point After

    West Henderson1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    West Henderson - #21 PAT Good. SMHS 0, WHHS 7
    Posted @ 7:08p
  14. 0 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Smoky Mountain1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    West Henderson kicked off to Smoky Mountain. Smoky Mountain has the ball on their own 34-yard line. SMHS 0, WHHS 7
    Posted @ 7:09p
  15. 0 - 7

    Big Play - Sack

    West Henderson1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    West Henderson - #44 Logan Strauss with a sack. Smoky Mountain has the ball on their own 36-yard line. SMHS 0, WHHS 7
    Posted @ 7:11p
  16. 0 - 7

    Punt

    West Henderson1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Smoky Mountain has punted to West Henderson. West Henderson has the ball on Smoky Mountain's 50-yard line. SMHS 0, WHHS 7
    Posted @ 7:12p

  17. Commentary

    1st Quarter
    Nice punt return by 5, Mcminn
    Posted @ 7:12p
  18. 0 - 13

    Passing Touchdown

    West Henderson1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    West Henderson - #1 Blake Garrett 48 Yd pass completed to #12 Asa Ostman for a TD. SMHS 0, WHHS 13
    Posted @ 7:14p
  19. 0 - 14

    Made Point After

    West Henderson1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    West Henderson - #21 PAT Good. SMHS 0, WHHS 14
    Posted @ 7:14p

  20. Commentary

    1st Quarter
    Beautiful pass to hit WR in stride.
    Posted @ 7:15p
  21. 0 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Smoky Mountain1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    West Henderson kicked off to Smoky Mountain. Smoky Mountain has the ball on their own 46-yard line. SMHS 0, WHHS 14
    Posted @ 7:16p

  22. Commentary

    1st Quarter
    3 incomplete passes. 4th down Mustangs.
    Posted @ 7:18p
  23. 0 - 14

    Punt

    West Henderson1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Smoky Mountain has punted to West Henderson. West Henderson has the ball on their own 27-yard line. SMHS 0, WHHS 14
    Posted @ 7:18p
  24. 0 - 14

    Interception

    Smoky Mountain1st Quarter Under a minute
    Smoky Mountain - #12 intercepts a West Henderson pass and has the ball on their own 25-yard line. SMHS 0, WHHS 14
    Posted @ 7:21p
  25. 0 - 14

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    SMHS 0, WHHS 14
    Posted @ 7:23p

  26. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    Mustangs have put together a few 1st downs.
    Posted @ 7:26p

  27. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    4th and 19. West set to get ball back.
    Posted @ 7:28p
  28. 0 - 14

    Punt

    West Henderson2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Smoky Mountain has punted to West Henderson. West Henderson has the ball on their own 18-yard line. SMHS 0, WHHS 14
    Posted @ 7:29p

  29. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    West called for holding on punt return.
    Posted @ 7:30p

  30. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    4th and long for West.
    Posted @ 7:33p
  31. 0 - 14

    Punt

    Smoky Mountain2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    West Henderson has punted to Smoky Mountain. Smoky Mountain has the ball on West Henderson's 49-yard line. SMHS 0, WHHS 14
    Posted @ 7:34p
  32. 6 - 14

    Passing Touchdown

    Smoky Mountain2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Smoky Mountain - #14 29 Yd pass completed to #12 for a TD. SMHS 6, WHHS 14
    Posted @ 7:37p
  33. 6 - 14

    Missed Point After

    Smoky Mountain2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Smoky Mountain - PAT Missed. SMHS 6, WHHS 14
    Posted @ 7:37p
  34. 6 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    West Henderson2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Smoky Mountain kicked off to West Henderson. West Henderson has the ball on their own 19-yard line. SMHS 6, WHHS 14
    Posted @ 7:39p
  35. 6 - 14

    Long Pass

    West Henderson2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    West Henderson - #1 Blake Garrett with a long pass to #5 Zach McMinn. West Henderson has the ball on their own 38-yard line. SMHS 6, WHHS 14
    Posted @ 7:43p
  36. 6 - 14

    Punt

    Smoky Mountain2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    West Henderson has punted to Smoky Mountain. Smoky Mountain has the ball on their own 5-yard line. SMHS 6, WHHS 14
    Posted @ 7:46p

  37. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    Great punt by Asa.
    Posted @ 7:47p
  38. 6 - 16

    Safety

    West Henderson2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    West Henderson - Safety. SMHS 6, WHHS 16
    Posted @ 7:53p
  39. 6 - 16

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    West Henderson2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Smoky Mountain kicked off to West Henderson. West Henderson has the ball on Smoky Mountain's 29-yard line. SMHS 6, WHHS 16
    Posted @ 7:54p
  40. 6 - 16

    Interception

    Smoky Mountain2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Smoky Mountain - #5 intercepts a West Henderson pass and has the ball on their own 10-yard line. SMHS 6, WHHS 16
    Posted @ 7:57p
  41. 6 - 16

    Halftime

    Halftime
    SMHS 6, WHHS 16
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 7:59p
  42. 6 - 16

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Smoky Mountain3rd Quarter
    Smoky Mountain to kick off to West Henderson.
    Posted @ 8:15p
  43. 6 - 16

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    West Henderson3rd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Smoky Mountain kicked off to West Henderson. West Henderson has the ball on their own 38-yard line. SMHS 6, WHHS 16
    Posted @ 8:16p
  44. 6 - 16

    Long Run

    West Henderson3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    West Henderson - #30 Gavin Penland with a long run. West Henderson has the ball on Smoky Mountain's 46-yard line. SMHS 6, WHHS 16
    Posted @ 8:17p

  45. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    Delay of game on West. 2 and 16.
    Posted @ 8:18p
  46. 6 - 16

    Long Run

    West Henderson3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    West Henderson - #1 Blake Garrett with a long run. West Henderson has the ball on Smoky Mountain's 31-yard line. SMHS 6, WHHS 16
    Posted @ 8:19p

  47. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    Long pass dropped in endzone.
    Posted @ 8:20p

  48. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    Now 4th and 1
    Posted @ 8:22p
  49. 6 - 16

    Turnover on Downs

    Smoky Mountain3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    West Henderson has turned possession over on downs. Smoky Mountain has the ball on their own 23-yard line. SMHS 6, WHHS 16
    Posted @ 8:22p
  50. 6 - 16

    Big Play - Sack

    West Henderson3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    West Henderson - #20 Gabe Gonzalez with a sack. Smoky Mountain has the ball on their own 19-yard line. SMHS 6, WHHS 16
    Posted @ 8:23p

  51. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    4th and 16 for Mustangs
    Posted @ 8:26p
  52. 6 - 16

    Punt

    West Henderson3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Smoky Mountain has punted to West Henderson. West Henderson has the ball on their own 15-yard line. SMHS 6, WHHS 16
    Posted @ 8:27p

  53. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    Blocking in the back penalty on West.
    Posted @ 8:28p
  54. 6 - 16

    Interception

    Smoky Mountain3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Smoky Mountain intercepts a West Henderson pass and has the ball on West Henderson's 20-yard line. SMHS 6, WHHS 16
    Posted @ 8:30p

  55. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    Time out Mustangs. 1 and goal to go on West 10 yard line.
    Posted @ 8:34p
  56. 6 - 16

    Red Zone Alert

    Smoky Mountain3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Smoky Mountain is inside West Henderson's 20. SMHS 6, WHHS 16
    Posted @ 8:34p
  57. 12 - 16

    Rushing Touchdown

    Smoky Mountain3rd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Smoky Mountain - 5 Yd Rushing TD. SMHS 12, WHHS 16
    Posted @ 8:38p
  58. 13 - 16

    Made Point After

    Smoky Mountain3rd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Smoky Mountain - #44 PAT Good. SMHS 13, WHHS 16
    Posted @ 8:38p
  59. 13 - 16

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    West Henderson3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Smoky Mountain kicked off to West Henderson. West Henderson has the ball on their own 21-yard line. SMHS 13, WHHS 16
    Posted @ 8:40p
  60. 13 - 16

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    SMHS 13, WHHS 16
    Posted @ 8:41p
  61. 13 - 16

    Fumble Recovery

    West Henderson4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    West Henderson - #2 recovered a fumble by Smoky Mountain and has the ball on their own 27-yard line. SMHS 13, WHHS 16
    Posted @ 8:50p
  62. 13 - 16

    Fumble Recovery

    Smoky Mountain4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Smoky Mountain recovered a fumble by West Henderson and has the ball on West Henderson's 23-yard line. SMHS 13, WHHS 16
    Posted @ 8:51p

  63. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Yes. Back to back fumbles.
    Posted @ 8:51p
  64. 13 - 16

    Interception

    West Henderson4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    West Henderson - #5 Zach McMinn intercepts a Smoky Mountain pass and has the ball on their own 31-yard line. SMHS 13, WHHS 16
    Posted @ 8:52p

  65. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Int in the end zone returned for 31.
    Posted @ 8:52p

  66. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Face mask Mustangs.
    Posted @ 8:53p

  67. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    4th down West.
    Posted @ 8:56p
  68. 13 - 16

    Punt

    Smoky Mountain4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    West Henderson has punted to Smoky Mountain. Smoky Mountain has the ball on their own 36-yard line. SMHS 13, WHHS 16
    Posted @ 8:57p
  69. 13 - 16

    Big Play - Sack

    West Henderson4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    West Henderson - #51 Brady Dozier with a sack. Smoky Mountain has the ball on their own 26-yard line. SMHS 13, WHHS 16
    Posted @ 8:58p

  70. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    4th and long for Mustangs. 59 seconds left.
    Posted @ 8:59p
  71. 13 - 16

    Turnover on Downs

    West Henderson4th Quarter Under a minute
    Smoky Mountain has turned possession over on downs. West Henderson has the ball on Smoky Mountain's 29-yard line. SMHS 13, WHHS 16
    Posted @ 9p

  72. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Victory formation. Game over.
    Posted @ 9:01p
  73. 13 - 16

    End of Game

    Final
    SMHS 13, WHHS 16
    Posted @ 9:01p

SMHS @ WHHS Football Game Info

Thu., Sep. 28, 2023 @ 7p
The West Henderson (Hendersonville, NC) JV football team won Thursday's home non-conference game against Smoky Mountain (Sylva, NC) by a score of 16-13.

Scoretracker Providers

Daniel HolderMustangs All-Star Reporter
Robert ChildersFalcons All-Star Reporter

Rankings & Records

Smoky Mountain (23-24)

OverallHomeAwayWin %PFPA
3-51-22-3.375148138

West Henderson (23-24)

OverallHomeAwayWin %PFPA
8-24-14-1.800242136

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Smoky Mountain		3.04.81.83.518.5
West Henderson		8.14.68.33.024.2

Team Stat Comparison

Smoky MountainWest Henderson
-Rushing Yards Per Game11.2
-Passing Yards Per Game16.4
-Receiving Yards Per Game16.4
-Total Yards Per Game27.6
-Points Per Game0.8

Team Leaders

Smoky MountainWest HendersonNational Avg.
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Rushing Yards Per Game#30 Gavin Penland96.024.4
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Passing Yards Per Game#1 Blake Garrett164.051.9
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Receiving Yards Per Game#17 Josh Null49.017.1
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Total Yards Per Game#1 Blake Garrett164.038.0
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Points Per Game#30 Gavin Penland6.03.4

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Smoky Mountain3-3West Henderson4-2
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
8/24/23Smoky MountainFranklin(L) 18-010/19/23West HendersonFranklin(W) 28-21
10/12/23FranklinSmoky Mountain(L) 35-20
9/7/23HendersonvilleSmoky Mountain8/24/23HendersonvilleWest Henderson(W) 32-12
9/14/23PisgahSmoky Mountain(L) 22-1910/5/23West HendersonPisgah(L) 41-18
9/21/23Smoky MountainNorth Henderson(W) 20-69/14/23North HendersonWest Henderson(L) 15-14
10/19/23Smoky MountainTuscola(W) 28-510/26/23TuscolaWest Henderson(W) 35-6
10/26/23East HendersonSmoky Mountain(W) 40-09/21/23West HendersonEast Henderson(W) 39-0

Record Breakdown

Smoky Mountain (23-24)

West Henderson (23-24)
3-5
Overall
8-2
0-0
League
0-0
3-5
Non-League
8-2
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
3-3
Common Opponent
4-2
1-2
Home
4-1
2-3
Away
4-1
0-0
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
0-0
3-5
In-State
8-2
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0