Rocky Mount had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were beaten by the Tarboro Vikings 30-0. While losing is never fun, the Gryphons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 178th, while the Vikings are ranked 44th).
Mason Satterfield was nothing short of spectacular for Tarboro: he rushed for 92 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. Backing up that air attack was Kamerin Mcdowell-Moore, who rushed for 96 yards.
Rocky Mount will host Vance County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Vance County focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday. As for Tarboro, they will hit the road for the first time this season to take on Hertford County at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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