North Carolina High School Basketball - Rocky Mount nips Franklinton
February 7, 2023: Rocky Mount, NC 27803 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Rocky Mount Gryphons (Rocky Mount, NC) and the visiting Franklinton Rams (Franklinton, NC), saw Rocky Mount's basketball squad hold off Franklinton by a tally of 75-73.
With the victory, Rocky Mount improves its record to 18-2 on the campaign. The Gryphons host Northern Nash (Rocky Mount, NC) to play the Knights in a 2A/3A Conference 17 challenge on Friday, February 10. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 23-0. Northern Nash won 80-55 in their recent league challenge against Southern Nash (Bailey, NC)
Next up, the Rams play the Louisburg Warriors (Louisburg, NC) in a 2A/3A Conference 17 challenge, on Wednesday, February 8. Franklinton will attempt to improve on its 17-4 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 6-16 record after their 46-34 league win over Nash Central (Rocky Mount, NC).