Despite a rocky second half, the Gryphons secured a key conference win over Southern Nash, remaining undefeated in the Big East 5A/6A Conference.
The Gryphons did not score in the second half, but their 22-13 lead at the half was enough for a 22-20 victory over the Firebirds.
The Gryphons remained undefeated in the Big East 5A/6A Conference with a 22-20 victory over the Firebirds despite going scoreless and pretty much punchless on offense in the final two quarters of play.
Southern Nash cut the lead to 22-20 with 27 seconds in the third quarter on a 1-yard TD plunge by sophomore back Weston Crocker.
Author's summary: Rocky Mount wins 22-20 over Southern Nash.