The Holmes Aces will be defending their home-field for the first timethey go up against the Rocky Mount Gryphons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rocky Mount took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Holmes, who comes in off a win.
Holmes is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Bertie. Holmes managed a 22-16 victory over Bertie on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Rocky Mount scored first but ultimately less than Vance County in their matchup on Friday. They were just a hair shy of victory and fell 23-22 to the Vipers. Despite 66 more yards than the Vipers, the Gryphons couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Even though they lost, Rocky Mount was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 282 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Vance County only rushed for 85.
Holmes beat Rocky Mount 20-9 in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Does Holmes have another victory up their sleeve, or will Rocky Mount turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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