While it was Rocky Mount who put the first points on the board on Friday, it was Vance County who put up more. The Rocky Mount Gryphons and the Vance County Vipers were almost perfectly matched up, but the Rocky Mount Gryphons suffered a 23-22 loss. 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.
Among those leading the charge was Javion Vines-Holder, who threw for 186 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 passes, and also rushed for 37 yards.
Rocky Mount's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Vance County, their win was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0.
Rocky Mount will venture away from home to challenge Holmes at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Vance County, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Orange at 7:00 p.m.
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