Rocky Mount unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 20-16 to the Tarboro Vikings on Friday. The Gryphons haven't had much luck with the Vikings recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Although Rocky Mount took the loss, they still got scores from Tylik Harrell and Cquarhion Mitchell.
Kamerin McDowell-Moore was a one-man wrecking crew For Tarboro. as he rushed for 208 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 11.6 yards per carry. McDowell-Moore's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 140 rushing yards dating back to last season. Caiden Everette also helped out as he racked up 102 rushing yards.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rocky Mount will welcome East Wake at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Tarboro, they will host Hunt at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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