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***NCHSAA Championships
STATE CHAMPIONS - THE GRIMSLEY WHIRLIES
Chapel Hill - The Grimsley Whirlies defeated Cardinal Gibbons in the 4A NCHSAA State Championship Game to win the first title since the school changed their name. Both teams came in undefeated by only won was crowned the 4A champion. The Whirlies relied on their defense to help fuel their offense. The defense had 4 interceptions with 2 of the 4 coming from Elon signee Caleb Curtain. The defense also had a big game from Defensive Player of the Game, Tamorye Thompson who had 2 big sacks and several QB hurries. Their offense was led by RB Jeiel Melton who sparked them late to help seal the victory and Junior QB Alonza Barnett III. Grimsley defeated the Cardinal Gibbons 28-8.
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NCHSAA 1st Round Playoffs
Grimsley 27 - East Forsyth 13 The match-up between the Dudley Panthers and the Mt. Tabor Spartans did not disappoint the fans. This 3AA Regional Finals was just like all the games these 2 teams play against each other. Close and exciting. Mt. Tabor's special teams was the difference in this game as they continued to put their offense in the right position to score when needed. Dudley's offense sputtered at times and look great at other times. But, Tabor's Defense rattled the Panthers just enough to secure the win at the end of the game. |
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NCHSAA 1st Round Playoffs
Grimsley 27 - East Forsyth 13 The Grimsley Whirlies finally tame the Eagles of East Forsyth. After 4 unsuccessful attempts to take down the 2018 & 2019 4A state champions, the whirlies finally was able to put together a team effort in a 1st round NCHSAA playoff win. The key to the win, was how well Grimsley defense stifled the East Forsyth Eagles offense all night. Game MVP Travis Shaw, Burnette and the rest of Grimsley defense caused havoc all night the eagles backfield. Grimsley moves on in the playoffs and chases that state title dream again next week. |
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Friday Nite Rivalries - Game of the Week 4
Southeast Guilford 21 - Southern Guilford 0 The game between Southeast Guilford versus Southern Guilford may determine the other teams playoff hopes. The winner is almost assured of making the playoffs and the loser would have to wait and see. The Southern Storm had their chances early in the game, but could not capitalize on them. The Southeast Falcons on the other hand did just enough to come away with the victory and give them a playoff spot. Derron McQuitty was the game MVP because of his TD reception and over 100 yards rushing. |
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Friday Nite Rivalries - Game of the Week 3
Grimsley 48 - NW Guilford 12 In a game that featured two undefeated teams somebody's 0 had to go. Grimsley made sure it wasn't theirs. The Whirlies hit on al cylinders from the onset and ran out to a 34-6 halftimes lead behind the capable arm of QB Alonzo Barnett, III 147 yards passing and 2 TD's and 1 TD rushing, and the capable legs of Jeiel Melton who again rushed for more than 100 yards and 1 TD and threw another Touchdown pass from the running back position. Grimsley defense and special teams play was stellar led by the play of Sincere Burnett who had 6 tackles including a sack and three others for a loss, a blocked punt and a pass deflection and Tamorye Thompson who had 4 Tackles a blocked punt and a fumble recovery for a TD. For his effort Alonzo Barnett, III was named the FNR player of the week. . Grimsley looks like the team to beat in the Triad. While Northwest will try to rebound this week and keep their playoff hopes alive as they take on a tough Ragsdale team on Friday. |
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Friday Nite Rivalries - Game of the Week 2
Ragsdale 21 - SW Guilford 20 Early season rivalry began in week 2. The Southwest Guilford Cowboys took their 1-0 start to Jamestown and took on the 0-1 Ragsdale Tigers. The game's first half started almost looking like a blowout as the Tigers held a 21-6 lead at the half. The 2nd half proved to be a bit more challenging as the Cowboys roared back to cut the lead to 21-20 with less than 2 minutes to go with the ball at Ragsdale's 25 yard line. Southwest did have 2 big plays called back. The Tigers defense was able to get to the QB Joey McGinnis IV to end the game. Several players had big moments in the game for both teams. SW wide receiver Deanthony Butchee (#8) had a huge night for them as well as Ragsdale Runningbacks Dominic Armwood (#21) and Tyrell Carmichael (#5). Ragsdale Donavon Platt was the game MVP with his blocked extra point, receiving TD and interception. |
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Friday Nite Rivalries - Game of the Week 1
Dudley 32 - Page 6 The game between Page and Dudley was moved because of the amount of rain we received. Page was supposed to host the game, but too much rain caused school officials to agree to move it to Dudley with Page still being the home team. It was the first game for both schools since the 2019 season. Both teams came out a little rusty which produced a lot of penalties and turnovers. Both teams defense was ahead of their offenses to start the game. Dudley finally used their run game to set up their new passing game which featured several big plays to break open the game as they went on to win 32-6. |