Tarboro took care of business in their home opener on Friday (and then some). They claimed a resounding 30-0 win over the Rocky Mount Gryphons at home. Given the Vikings' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 44th, while the Gryphons are ranked 178th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Mason Satterfield was a one-man wrecking crew for Tarboro as he rushed for 92 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. Tyler Powell was another key player, throwing for 120 yards and two touchdowns on only six passes.
Tarboro was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 447 total yards. That's the most total yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Tarboro's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB four times. In that department, Powell was the leader with three sacks.
Tarboro will take on Hertford County at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Rocky Mount, they will be defending their home-field for the first time for the first time when they go up against Vance County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Vance County focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday.
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