Battle went 6/7 for 176 yards in his week one game, with his only incompletion being an interception. He also threw a touchdown in the game, and rushed for 11 yards. While his team lost in a shootout, Battle proved that he and the rest of the Gryphons are a team to contend with this fall. His main target on the night was Kemori Sharpe, who had three of his six receptions and 99 of his 176 yards.

Battle was nearly perfect in his game, completing 7/8 passes, with his lone incompletion being an interception. He threw for 176 yards and 1 touchdown in the game, while going toe-to-toe with a defending state champion program. His leading receiver was Kemori Sharpe, with three catches for 99 yards. Look for a bounce back game this week, as Battle leads the Gryphons on the road against an East Wake team that won their first game.

Battle hasn’t yet been a full-time starter for Rocky Mount, but the Gryphons may rely on him after losing plenty of talent. Battle threw for almost 300 yards last season while playing in parts of seven games. He has some wheels, too, and he’s from one of the big football families of Nash County. A coach’s son, he’s a high-I.Q. player who could lead the Gryphons to a deep playoff run, if he earns the starting job. For now, he’s on our watchlist, but he could move up if he takes over and plays to his potential.