East Henderson High Hires New Football Coach

Asheville High assistant Kobey Rudisill takes over the Eagles program.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 10:46pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a high school football game, with the players and field broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the team uniforms.A cubist interpretation of the high school football rivalry between East Henderson and Asheville, as a new coach takes over the Eagles program.Asheville Today

East Henderson High School has hired Kobey Rudisill as its new head football coach. Rudisill previously served as an assistant coach at Asheville High School. He replaces Colton Brackett, who coached the Eagles for the past three seasons with a 3-27 overall record.

Why it matters

High school football coaching changes are significant events in local communities, as the head coach plays a crucial role in developing players and shaping the program's culture and competitiveness. Rudisill's hiring represents an opportunity for East Henderson to potentially turn around its struggling football team.

The details

Kobey Rudisill was hired as the new head football coach at East Henderson High School on April 8, 2026. He replaces Colton Brackett, who coached the Eagles for the past three seasons and compiled a 3-27 overall record. Rudisill previously served as an assistant coach at Asheville High School.

  • East Henderson hired Kobey Rudisill as its new head football coach on April 8, 2026.
  • Colton Brackett coached the East Henderson football team for the past three seasons, from 2023 to 2025.

The players

Kobey Rudisill

The new head football coach at East Henderson High School, previously an assistant coach at Asheville High School.

Colton Brackett

The former head football coach at East Henderson High School, who compiled a 3-27 overall record over the past three seasons.

East Henderson High School

A high school located in Henderson County, North Carolina that competes in high school football.

Asheville High School

A high school located in Asheville, North Carolina that Kobey Rudisill previously served as an assistant football coach for.

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What’s next

Rudisill will begin his tenure as East Henderson's new head football coach immediately, leading the team through offseason workouts and preparations for the upcoming 2026 season.

The takeaway

East Henderson High School is hoping that the hiring of Kobey Rudisill as its new head football coach can help turn around a struggling program that has had limited success in recent years. Rudisill's experience as an assistant at Asheville High makes him an intriguing choice to lead the Eagles.