You can't lose the match if you win every quarter, and that was precisely the Rocky Mount Gryphons's strategy against the Nash Central Bulldogs on Friday. Everything went Rocky Mount's way against the Bulldogs as the Gryphons made off with a 62-38 victory. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Rocky Mount has managed all season.
Anthony Jones was his usual excellent self, almost dropping a double-double on 24 points and nine rebounds. That makes it three consecutive games in which he has scored at least a third of Rocky Mount's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Emanauel Battle, who scored 14 points along with six rebounds.
The win makes it two in a row for Rocky Mount and bumps their season record up to 5-10. As for Nash Central, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-16.
Rocky Mount will be playing in front of their home fans against the Yellowjackets at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Roanoke Rapids is coming into the contest hot, having won their last three games. As for Nash Central, they will head out on the road to face off against the Knights at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Northern Nash's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last five matchups.
