Rocky Mount scored the game's opening 23 points and used a four-touchdown performance from running back Sam Strachan to win 43-28 on the road over rival Southern Nash on Friday.
The win avenged last year's loss to Southern Nash for the Gryphons, who improved to 6-2 with the victory.
Week eight of the high school football season in North Carolina kicks off on Friday night and HighSchoolOT Live presented by Breeze Thru Markets is back this season with live coverage of high school football across North Carolina.
NC State running back and Southern Nash High School alum Zonovan Knight is preparing for the NFL Draft this week. He spoke with HighSchoolOT about the experience and what he hopes to accomplish in the league.
The Orange Panthers picked up wins over the Northwood Chargers and the Fike Golden Demons in the first two rounds of the 3A dual team wrestling playoffs on Monday night.