Football Recap: Rocky Mount Gryphons vs. Holmes Aces
After losing to Holmes the last time they met, Rocky Mount decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Rocky Mount Gryphons breezed by the Holmes Aces on the road to the tune of 57-6 on Friday.
Rocky Mount's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ty?Lik Harrell, who rushed for 119 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries. The team also got some help courtesy of C?Quarhion Mitchell, who rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Rocky Mount was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 328 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Rocky Mount's defense and their three sacks. Micahis Lee Jones was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season.
Rocky Mount's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Holmes, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Rocky Mount will be playing at home against Northeastern at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Holmes, they will venture away from home to face off against North Pitt at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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