North Buncombe beats Asheville 89-71 as balanced attack delivers

North Buncombe High School pulled away from Asheville on Jan. 9, posting an 89-71 victory powered by a balanced offensive effort and strong scoring from senior guards Trent Clark and Matthew Ledford. The Black Hawks finished the game with 11 assists, evidence of a team attack that moved the ball and found multiple scorers.

Clark continued a recent pattern of high-volume scoring, with recent point totals listed alongside the game recap showing a string of big nights entering this matchup. Ledford joined him in pushing the pace and converting in transition, helping North Buncombe turn stops into points and maintain separation through the second half. The roster’s distribution of looks and the assist total suggest the Black Hawks are executing a shared offensive plan rather than relying on a single scorer.

For Asheville, the game exposed matchup problems and gaps in containing North Buncombe’s guards, though the visitors had pockets of success that kept the game within reach at times. The final margin reflects both North Buncombe’s efficiency and depth over the course of the evening.

This result is relevant to families, students and residents who follow county high school sports. For Weaverville and the broader Buncombe County community, the win provides momentum for North Buncombe as conference play tightens and local rivalries start to carry postseason implications. Coaches, players and fans will be watching whether the Black Hawks sustain this balanced formula or revert to a more isolation-heavy approach in coming weeks.

A full box score and a game replay are available on the NFHS Network for fans who want to review possessions, substitution patterns and individual statistics. Those details will be useful for parents tracking player development and for community members interested in how in-game adjustments shaped the outcome.

The game also matters for local coverage: weekend turnouts, booster support and attendance at home games can hinge on showy wins like this one, which create narrative and community momentum. High school sports in Buncombe County often double as civic gatherings, and performances by players such as Clark and Ledford help draw families and neighbors to the gym.

The takeaway? Our two cents? If you want to see which adjustments stick, watch the box score and the replay, then come out to the next Black Hawks home game — seeing a team live tells you more about chemistry and energy than any stat line.