MATTHEWS — Grimsley held a halftime lead and played turnover-free football. Weddington's best receiver had just two catches for 19 yards. Yet, the Whirlies' season is over after a 44-27
Grimsley shouldn't be ashamed of its effort against a historically dominant New Bern squad, but the loss will be a key motivator for next season's group. Grimsley is in line to have a great deal of talent back next season.
New Bern's Aronne Herring, Chamir Wright and Damaree Tucker scored two touchdowns apiece, and the Bears ran for 394 yards as a team to defeat Grimsley 40-28 in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A championship at Kenan Stadium on Friday in a battle of two unbeatens. The title is New Bern's fourth as a program and first since 2014.
The Grimsley Whirlies won three-straight games by one score or less to advance to this year's 4A state championship game. Grimsley's ultimate success in these close playoff games has been a result of its overall versatility as a team.
After an exciting fourth round of the NCHSAA football playoffs, we have finally determined our two finalists from every region. This Friday, there will be eight games to decide which eight teams will play for a state championship. Here are the things to monitor going into each of this week's regional final matchups.