North Carolina Football Association (NCFA)

Gastonia came into their week 7 matchup feeling very
confident. They felt as though they were one of the 3
best teams in the league as did most observers, and
Rocky Mount is a struggling team, with no real hope
for this season. In the end Rocky Mount almost took
this game led by a new starting QB. Gastonia's one
weakness is their running game and it hut them again
today with HB Konrad Wahler manager only 28yds on 14
carries. Darrell Sparks once again had to step up and
he did putting up solid number 22/39 for 250yds 1TD
and 1Int. He got another big game from Olav Flores
who had 5 receptions for 105yds, the key being a 70yd
TD pass late in the game. Flore made the catch then
faked out one defender and outran the last on a 3rd
and 1 play that sealed the victory for Gastonia. TE
Lionel Travers also had a good game with 9 catches for
60yds. He filled in as their running game struggled.
The key to this victory though was the defense led by
DE Joel Candy with 4 tackles and 4 sacks. They kept
constant pressure on newly acquired QB Jon Query and
though he gave them fits they were able to keep him
and HB Bernie Hall in check. Gastonia goes on the
road to Charlotte next week.

Stephen Caufield sat the bench today as Rocky Mount
tried a new starting QB for the first time since
probably 2000. Jon Query was recenlty acquired from
Wilson and started the game off with a bang his first
throw a 77yd TD pass. He would go on to play a solid
game, but under constant pressure and with good
coverage Gastonia's defense would keep him in check
12/23 for 255yds 1TD. Newly acquired HB Bernie Hall
continued to look good for Rocky Mount getting 58yds
on 14 carries and WR Tad Hamm continued his standout
season with 131yds on 3 receptions and a TD. All in
all it was a good game for Rocky Mount, but not enough
to get the win. Veteran LB Wildon Clark led the
defense with 8 tackles 1 sack and 1 knockdown, but in
the end Sparks and company proved too much as the
Leafs gave up a late touchdown. The Leafs host
Kinston next week hoping to get their first division
win of the season.

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