The Northside - Jacksonville Monarchs will be playing at home against the Rocky Mount Gryphons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Northside - Jacksonville is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They came out on top against St. Pauls by a score of 28-21. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Monarchs.
A big part of Northside - Jacksonville's victory came down to the chemistry between REGINALD GRAY and his top target JAMIR MITCHELL. GRAY threw for 226 yards and three TDs while MITCHELL picked up 80 receiving yards and a pair of scores. The dominant performance also gave MITCHELL a new career-high in receiving touchdowns (two).
Northside - Jacksonville's defense made their presence known, laying out Antonio Arnold three times. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: ANOOP MONROE, DANIEL WISNEWSKI, and MUHAMED DIOUF, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Meanwhile, Rocky Mount's offense rose to the challenge against a Rams defense that boasted an average of only 14.25 points allowed on Friday. The Gryphons took down Northeast Guilford 31-12.
Northside - Jacksonville better keep an eye on Jason Battle. He was instrumental in Rocky Mount's win, throwing for 110 yards and one touchdown, while also punching in one score on the ground.
Rocky Mount was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 256 rushing yards. They are a perfect 8-0 when they've run for more than 200 yards.
Northside - Jacksonville's record is now 10-2. As for Rocky Mount, their record now sits at 9-3.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Northside - Jacksonville has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 153.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Rocky Mount struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 238.8 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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