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Friday, November t, 1974 THE GRYPHON Gryphs Winning Streak Halted By Fired-Up Goldsboro Team Coach Walt Wiggins guided the talented RMSH Gryphons to their sixth straight victory over Hillside on October 9. The offense was spearheaded by quarterback Roscoe Batts who accounted for the first six points with a 25 yard gallop on a quarterback sneak. The Gryphon defense stopped the Hornets cold during the en tire first half. Senior tac kle Darnell Kimble blocked a punt which set up a 3 yard TD plunge by tailback James Har grove. As the Gryphon defense denied Hillside of but one first down during the first half, Batts was busy tallying six more points on a 28 yard bootleg. With the score now 21-0 the Gryphons were not through sco ring as the loose Hillside de fense permitted an 18 yard TD pass from Batts to Gary Knight. Howard McCullough made four successful conver sions. The third quarter awarded the Hornets with a feeling that they had not experienced the en tire year-a score. The six- pointer came on a 2 yard sneak by quarterback Tyrone Row land. The Gryphons came storming back as Carson Ro binson sparked a drive with sev eral fine runs. Robinson bull ed over from the four on a fourth down play to end the Gryphons’ Expectation Of Successful Season Revealed By Hicks Coach Hicks, who is a very innovative coach states that there are seven returnees from last year’s team of which three were starters. However, Coach Hicks admits that the team will be chosen through rigid compe titive achievements. The head mentor expressed that the greatest improvement should come from the overall quick ness of the team. He stated that the inconsistence of his guards to hit from outside last year, has kindled his inno vative mind to go with the fast break. Hicks tells that Hardy at 6’5” and 190 pounds, and - Long at 6*6” and 180 pounds should be more demanding on the boards. When asked what does he feel is his greatest loss from last year’s team, Hicks registered that “The greatest loss to the team will be the loss of George Hamm. It is hard to find a player who comes off the bench and spark the team when he' is really need ed, as did Hamm.” In view of the competition offered by other teams, coach Hicks is reticent to speak of whom he feels to be his most redoubtable opponent. He does; however, insinuate the strength of the Wilson Fike team as he alluded to the merger of a State Championship team in Wilson Darden. Hicks also ex tends his awareness of the mer gers in New Bern and Kin ston which should give each of them overall improvement. Goldsboro, who will have three returning starters will also be a stroi^ contender. As the season opens on De cember 1 against Southern Nash, Coach Hicks indicates that this team is by far a push over. The GRYPHON Staff would like to extend a preli minary “Good Luck” to the bas ketball team of ’71. Surprise I Each Gryphon practice is tough and everybody stays wide awake. KIRBY SALES & SERVICE Repairs on all makes and models New KHIBY shown in borne Vacnum and Rug Shampooer all In one 821 HAMMOND — 446-5212 rout over Hillside. Downed by Goldsboro On this “Gryphon Day” and “Homecoming” Friday, the Gryphons seemed to be over whelmed by these festivities and could not seem to get roll ing. The crowd was electrified by the elusiye running of Golds boro tailback Bobby Myrick. After the Gryphons failed to spark a drive early in the first quarter, Myrick hit wing- back Mike Hardy for a 30 yard gain which set up a 7 yard TD burst by fullback Danny Ke- pley. The Gryphons’ counter attack was halted on an, inter ception which set up a 37 yard ■touchdown dash by Myrick. The Gryphons’ comeback power was evoked directly as RMSH full back Carson Robinson romped 65 yards by out-racing the en tire Goldsboro secondary. My rick and company came storm ing back with a 55 yard TD bomb from Myrick to Gene Hagans. The Cougars attempt ed to turn the game into a de bacle. They left the half- time score at 27-7 on a Myric pass to Hardy. The second half was controll ed completely by the Gryphs, but they could muster but one score on a three yard run by Robinson, which left the Gryphs with a 27-15 defeat. Over Durham The first RMSH drive was stopped on the Durham 27 yard line, where Terry Leo nard came on to boot a 27 yard field goal. The first touchdown was set up bypasses of 13 and 12 yards from Batts to end Mike Ruffin for a first down. Batts increased the score on a 6 yard TD run. A 21 yard TD aerial to Pete Thomp son left the halftime score at 17-0. Upon receiving the third quarter kick-off, the Gryphs moved to paydirt four plays lat er. Batts scored on a one yard sneak after galloping 45 yards to the Durham one yard line. The game was climaxed on a TD plunge by Sherrod of less than a yard. With the score 31-0 the Gryphon reserves al lowed Durham two touchdowns. Rocky Mount’s Finest TUX RENTALS All Colors, Styles and Sizes Purvis Gleaners & Laundry 1(22 Smiset Ave. Rocky Mount, N. C. Dial 25128 JOYNERS AHileiie House Sporting Goods 124 Tarboro St. 446-6159 WESTWOOD LUMBER CO. ACROSS FROM SENIOR HIGH TARRYTOWN BARBER SHOP “Service With A Smile” ENGLEWOOD BRAND MEATS M.CA.A. — P. 26 manufactured by z. b. bulluck, inc. ROCKY MOUNT, N. C. Estab. 1904 1 An enemy runner is nailed by Gryphons Wayne Mercer (50X Damell Kimbell (hoWing on) and George Jones (73). RMSH Gridders Honored As Season End Is Near The “Gryphon of the Week” honor, sponsored by the Rocky Mount Sportsman’s Club indi cates to the football team that Rocky Mount is really behind then. The Gryphons’ 35-7 victory over Hillside left the “Gryphon of the Week” honor with senior guard Van McKinley and junior wingback Gary Knight. Both played instrumental roles in this victory. McKinley is a mini-defensive standout. He is quick and about the surest tac kier on the team. At 5 feet 8 inches tall McKinley weighs 155 lbs. and hits exceptional ly hard for his size. On prac tically all of the kick-offs, Mc Kinley is in on the tackle. In this game he feasted upon the Hillside backs all night long. McKinley is, indeed a great competitor. Gary Knight came off his first varsity start to take such an honor. At 5 feet 6 inches tall, Knight is quick and a good hustler. He is a good extra-effort runner and a hard hitter on defense. In this game he scored on an 18 yard TD reception. Our first losing cause pro vided this honor with senior center Craig Williams and se nior fullJMick Carson Robinson. At 5 ft. .7 in. tall Craig weighs 190 lbs, anil epcutes the job of getting^ the "ball to the QB beautifully/^^ Carson Robinson is, tbe.ipower. on the team. _ At., 5,^ 8’J,,)^ and weighing 205 ,l^.j( ,5,,^^I.nson runs with raging authofl^ He attacks the tackier with power to spare. In this game he scored a 65 yard TD. ' - '“ ■ Wayne Mercer and MJk'e Mc- Gree humbled this honor for their play in the Durham High victory. Mercer is a 5’10” linebacker who’s business is clogging up holes. Durham backs often found themselves in his grasp. McGee is a strong defensive end. At 6’2” and 190 lbs. he contains well and hits hard. COMER Oil Company HYDROGEN — PUlUFlED GULF HEATING OILS TeL 442-2112 Rocky Moimt, N. C. Knox Porter Nursery ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS ^ WHOLESALE i RETAIL To One Sole Brother To Another . . . Tharrington’s Cobbler Shop Tarry town Mall Phone 443-1601 TRY REFRESHING SUN DROP Raleigh Rd. G1 2-1422
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