Football 2008: Rocky Mount
The Rocky Mount Gryphons had a very successful season in 2007, posting an impressive 14-1 overall record. Coach Holt is used to winning, especially at Rocky Mount, where he has an overall record of 57-10. The Junior Varsity program is very successful as well, winning 21-straight games, including an undefeated 10-0 mark in 2007, and that should aid in the Gryphons' success in 2008.
| Mascot | Gryphons |
| Colors | Navy Blue, Gold |
| Conference | NEW 6 Athletic |
| Class | 3-A |
| Location | Rocky Mount |
| Head Coach | B.W. Holt |
| Assistant Coaches | Jason Battle (Off. Coord.) Chris Lee Donovan Jackson J.J. Jones Kent Cox Gerald Costen Chris Moore |
| Athletic Director | Michael Gainey |
| Principal | Judy Bradshaw |
| Athletic Trainer | Bernie Capps |
| 2007 Varsity Record | 14-1 (5-0) |
| 2007 JV Record | 10-0 (5-0) |
| Lettermen Returning | 37 |
| Starters Returning | Offense: 9 Defense: 8 |
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Team Strengths: "Experience. Good senior leaders."
Team Weaknesses: "Depth on the offensive line and defensive front. It could be a good year if we can develop the right chemistry."
2008 Key Players
- SENIORS
- Brian Goodwin - DB/KR; 6-1, 182 lbs., 4.4 forty
- Nick Hahula - K/LB; 5-11, 225 lbs., 4.75 forty
- Whit Barnes - OL; 6-4, 272 lbs; 5.15 forty
- Chris Pittman - LB; 6-1, 190 lbs; 4.7 forty
- Nick Harrison - DE; 6-3, 215 lbs, 4.75 forty
- Keith Strickland - SE; 6-1, 172 lbs.; 4.6 forty
- Brandon Dennis - OL; 6-2, 232; 5.0 forty
- Hiawatha Bunn - QB/DB; 6-1, 175 lbs; 4.5 forty
- JUNIORS
- Marquavis Alston - HB; 5-10, 170 lbs; 4.5 forty
- Aaron Barnes - LB; 6-1, 215 lbs; 4.9 forty
- Jordan Ford - HB; 5-8, 162 lbs; 4.5 forty
- SOPHOMORES
- T.J. Marshall - Fullback; 5-9, 198 lbs; 4.6 forty
2008 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Time |
| Aug. 15 | RM Football Jamboree | Home | 4:00 |
| Aug. 22 | East Forsyth Endowment | Home | 7:30 |
| Aug. 28 | Wilson Hunt | Away | 7:30 |
| Sept. 5 | Northern Vance | Away | 7:30 |
| Sept. 12 | J.H. Rose | Away | 7:30 |
| Sept. 19 | Hertford County | Home | 7:30 |
| Sept. 26 | Southern Wayne | Home | 7:30 |
| Oct. 3 | Open | Open | Open |
| Oct. 10 | Northern Nash | Home | 7:30 |
| Oct. 17 | SouthWest Edgecombe | Away | 7:30 |
| Oct. 24 | Southern Nash | Away | 7:30 |
| Oct. 31 | Nash Central | Away | 7:30 |
| Nov. 7 | Wilson Fike | Home | 7:30 |
Need Directions?
From Sunset Ave. headed toward downtown Rocky Mount, turn right on Grace St. Turn right on Hammond St. just past Braswell Elementary School. Rocky Mount Sr. High school is located at the intersection of Hammond St. and Tillery St.
2007 Football Friday Videos
- Wilson Hunt vs. Rocky Mount
- Northern Vance vs. Rocky Mount
- Greenville Rose vs. Rocky Mount
- Rocky Mount vs. Southern Wayne
- Southern Nash vs. Rocky Mount
- Nash Central vs. Rocky Mount
- Rocky Mount vs. Wilson Fike
- Rocky Mount vs. Northern Nash
- Union Pines vs. Rocky Mount
- South Granville vs. Rocky Mount
- Southern Wayne vs. Rocky Mount
- Tom Suiter's Extra Effort Award: Manuel Davis
- Rocky Mount vs. Western Alamance