Asheville gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They took their game at home with ease, bagging a 42-6 victory over the Tuscola Mountaineers. With the Cougars ahead 29-0 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Josh Ellis was a one-man wrecking crew for Asheville as he rushed for 195 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries, and also caught a touchdown. Ellis really tore up the turf during one magnificent 78-yard run. Another player making a difference was Meek Slydell, who threw for 68 yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Asheville was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 470 total yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Tuscola only gained 202.
Asheville wouldn't let Tuscola keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Asheville can thank Kareem Williams and Hayes Hillier for forcing both of them.
Asheville will head out to square off against Providence Day at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Tuscola, they will take on Polk County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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