High School Football Review

Even in a loss the Rocky Mount Gryphons gained the respect in Wake County after one of the powers to be Middle Creek had their hands full with the Gryphons.  Coach Jason Battle has many talking points to show his team as their own mistakes played a major factor in stopping themselves on several drives.  Gryphons are for real.

Now that the losing streak is in the rear view mirror Nash Central can now see light at the end of the tunnel that they can be as good as anyone else.   Good chance by conference time another win or two could be in their back pocket.  One talking point for Chris Lee is this is just one win.  Don't be satisfied with just one.  After Tarboro's romp over Washington Nash Central's loss to Tarboro doesn't look all that bad.

It was a long ride home from Elizabeth City as Northern Nash took it on the chin to Northeastern.  Offense is missing and putting pressure on the defense to be perfect.  I thought by this point under coach Randy Raper that Northern would look a lot like Hunt did while Raper was there.

Southern Nash goes to 2-0 in beating Beddingfield a team because of the contrasting styles always gives the Firebirds trouble.  It is  always a good sign when you win against a team completely different than you are.  Kind of gets you playoff tested early.

Tarboro may be young but they sure are talented.  Disposed of Washington in Washington with ease.  Since the move to 1-A the Vikings haven't made it to the state championship game.  The scent is in the air that this year might be a return.

North Edgecombe always has trouble with every other team in Edgecombe County just from the point of size.  There was a good sign for the Warriors that when the game was on the verge of getting out of hand that dug deep and played hard.  Any coach wants to see his team do that.

SouthWest Edgecombe got slapped on the opening defensive stand and took control until the game well in hand.  This is a good start for the Cougar's season.

Rocky Mount Academy responded from their first loss in over two years.  They showed to be resilient and quite capable of having a fine season.