The Mountain Athletic Conference (MAC) will restart its 2024 football season after Hurricane Helene caused significant disruption in Western North Carolina. Following the storm, all school activities in Buncombe County were suspended. However, the Buncombe County Schools (BCS) system has approved the resumption of athletics on a voluntary basis starting Monday, October 14.
The MAC 3A/4A includes schools from Buncombe County as well as McDowell High School in Marion, McDowell County. On Saturday morning, athletic directors from A.C. Reynolds, Asheville, Enka, Erwin, McDowell, North Buncombe, and T.C. Roberson High Schools convened to develop a revised schedule for fall sports.
In response to the impact of Hurricane Helene, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s Board of Directors has extended the football season, moving the original end date from November 1 to November 8. The Western Highlands 1A/2A Conference has also adjusted its schedule accordingly.
For the time being, games will be held exclusively at T.C. Roberson High School in Asheville or McDowell High School, as these are the only facilities currently with access to running water. While North Buncombe High School also has water available, it is being utilized as a command center for Duke Energy and is therefore not accessible for sporting events.
Details of the revised football schedule will be shared soon. Additionally, other fall sports are set to resume, and updates on those schedules will be provided as they become available.
Friday, Oct. 18
- 5:00 PM – Enka vs. A.C. Reynolds (played at T.C. Roberson)
- 7:00 PM – Asheville @ McDowell
- 7:30 PM – Erwin @ T.C. Roberson
Friday, Oct. 25
- 5:00 PM – North Buncombe vs. Asheville (played at McDowell)
- 7:00 PM – A.C. Reynolds @ T.C. Roberson
- 7:30 PM – Erwin @ McDowell
Friday, Nov. 1
- Time & Site TBD – A.C. Reynolds vs. Asheville
- Time & Site TBD – North Buncombe vs. Erwin
- 7:00 PM – Enka @ McDowell
Friday, Nov. 8
- Time & Site TBD – A.C. Reynolds vs. Erwin
- Time & Site TBD – T.C. Roberson vs. Asheville
- Time & Site TBD – Enka vs. North Buncombe