Senior Night

Rocky Mount High school played their last regular season Basketball game at home Wednesday night and both varsity teams took care of business.

The Lady Gryphons awoke this morning to hear that neighbors Northern Nash had upset the Fike girls last night and by doing so gave the Lady Gryphons a game lead in the standings heading into the night with Hunt.

Buoyed by the good news from Northern Rocky Mount came out of the gate much quicker than last night and put 21 points on the board in the first quarter and lead by eight. Half time the lead had grown to 13 and the second half was even Steven as the Gryphons Ladies win 59-46.

Danita Whitaker continues to dominate inside for the Lady Gryphons as she lead the way with 18 points followed by Tia Hudgins with 12 and Marquita Hines with ten. The Lady Gryphons can clinch another regular season title Friday night but the #1 seed in the upcoming Big East Tournament is not guaranteed unless they win Friday at Northern.

Between the games all of the winter sports seniors were honored and when it got down to basketball the Gryphons took control early and lead 19-9 at the end of the first quarter. Rocky Mount opened the second quarter scoring the first twelve points and pretty much tucked the game away.

Tashawn Mabry had 20 point at the half which was more than Hunt's total of 17. The second half belonged to Darius McKnight and William Young as the two guards controlled the ball and McKnight hit four three pointer in the half.

Mabry lead the way with 22 followed by Darius Mcknight with 18 and Young threw in 17.
The Gryphons can win their first Big East basketball title with a win at Northern on Friday night.

Tuesday the wrestling team traveled to C B Aycock in the team first round playoffs and were beaten in the first round. Next week individual wrestlers will try to advance in the state playoffs hoping for individual state titles.

Tomorrow I will discuss the TV ratings for the Super Bowl.