Gryphons Soar Past Golden Falcons 56-14 in Convincing Road Victory
PIKEVILLE, N.C. — The Rocky Mount Gryphons delivered a dominant performance Friday night, crushing the C.B. Aycock Golden Falcons 56-14 in a Big East 5A/6A Conference clash that showcased the visiting team’s offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
Perfect fall football weather provided the backdrop as Rocky Mount (visiting) made the trip to Pikeville, where they left little doubt about the outcome from the opening whistle. The Gryphons’ explosive offense overwhelmed the Golden Falcons’ defense, while Rocky Mount’s defensive unit limited C.B. Aycock to just two touchdowns in the lopsided affair.
The contest, designated as the Pittman Agner Law High School Game of the Week, drew significant attention from the local community. FM 98.3 WGBR provided comprehensive live coverage of the matchup, with fans unable to attend in person able to stream the action live at GoldsboroDailyNews.com. The broadcast coverage was powered by U.S. Air Force Recruitment.
The UNC Health Wayne Pre-Game Show set the stage at 6:30 p.m., building anticipation for the 7:00 p.m. kickoff. What followed was a masterclass performance by the Gryphons, who racked up 56 points while stifling the Golden Falcons’ offensive efforts.
The decisive victory strengthens Rocky Mount’s position in the Big East Conference standings and serves notice to the rest of the league that the Gryphons remain a force to be reckoned with as the season progresses.
Friday’s broadcast was made possible through the support of local sponsors including Pittman Agner Law, Keen Plumbing, Wayne Community College, Mt. Olive Pickles, UNC Health Wayne, Pennington Automotive, and Rosewood Outdoor Power Equipment, demonstrating the strong community backing for high school football in the region.
With this commanding road victory, Rocky Mount continues to build momentum as conference play intensifies heading into the latter half of the season.
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