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Although the school has one of the smallest enrollments in the Chattanooga area, there is nothing minimal about the extended excellence achieved by South Pittsburg High Schools football program.

After stepping away from actively coaching prep football two years ago, Vic Grider admits he sometimes misses the adrenaline of a big win.

Vic Grider Bidding Farewell To Highly Successful Coaching Career At South Pittsburg Monday, March 1, 2021 Vic Grider Vic Grider, who had a highly successful career as head football coach at South Pittsburg High School, announced Monday that he will be retiring at the end of the school year. He is in his 30th year as a teacher, assistant principal, coach and athletic director at his alma mater. His father, Don Grider, won 192 games from 1969-1992. Vic Grider was the head coach of the Pir...