Grimsley High School Football 2020-2021, 2024, 2025 State Champion 💍 Offensive Coordinator🏈Quarterbacks🎯Strength & Conditioning #FearTheG #WhirlieNation
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Nolan Reid Tripp - 6/18/25
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Class of 2043 (ATH)
@grimsleyfb #GDTBAW
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Got to watch my first SEC game at Neyland Stadium this weekend. Gonna be hard to top that experience. What a place, and what a night of football!!! #GBO 🟠🟠🟠@Vol_Football @jmrigsbee @faizon_brandon
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Pretty amazing to watch this guy battle in the trenches yesterday. Less than a year ago he was laying on the line for his team with 1 arm to win that 💍 on the same field!! Keep working hard @cheesy_Trav18 !!!
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Got to catch up with the big man @cheesy_Trav18 at practice this morning. Excited to watch him in his second season at UNC! @grimsleyfb
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9/13/22 Best day of my life. Megan did an amazing job. Both of them are happy and healthy. Thanks to everyone for all of the prayers 🙏🏼Welcome to this world Baby Lainey!
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The QB position is defined by 1 “stat”. @faizon_brandon is a WINNER! 29-1 as a starter and now a State Champion! Oh yeah, and he’s only a Junior… #RunItBack #TDT #GDTBAW @grimsleyfb
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The QB fraternity has truly become something special at Grimsley High School. Glad to have former signal callers @chris_zellous @alonzabiii @icyryann back at practice today!! @grimsleyfb @ECUPiratesFB @JMUFootball @Hampton_FB #QBU #TDT #Family
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Got to catch up with @alonzabiii at the @JMUFootball spring game. Excited to watch this young man continue to grow in a great program!! @grimsleyfb #WhirlieNation
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As summer workouts and team 7v7 events crank up, let me remind you of the RUSHING stats of the 8 teams that played for a state championship this past year… @wabrown50 @_grahambuck @JadenStaton54 @JaMariusMatier @BigMitch_22 @NickKashubara72 @Tristen98083702
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Hell of a ride…I wouldn’t change it for anything!!! Love y’all boys. @grimsleyfb #FearTheG #BlueCollar
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Last day of spring practice tomorrow. The QB room got to share in some food and fellowship. Proud of these guys and their continual growth as players and young men. @grimsleyfb #QBU #Family
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The class of 2023 has now gone 4-0 against those guys down the street. First time in the HISTORY of the rivalry (60 years)!!! Great win last night, we are on to Northern! #FearTheG #TDT #BlueCollar
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Very humbled…All the credit goes to our players!!! This was a very fun group to coach. @wabrown50 @J12_Cunningham @tobyw_360 and Coach Brown do a great job with our guys! #FearTheG #BlueCollar
🏆The 2022 Offensive Coordinator of the Year Award goes to @RealCoachTripp & @wabrown50 of @grimsleyfb👏
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Moose is gonna have a baby sister to look after. Excited to start this next chapter in life as a Father. #GirlDad
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Made it down to ECU practice today and got to see our guy @tyson_resper Another Whirlie doing big things at the next level!! @grimsleyfb
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With last nights performance @chris_zellous went over 1,000 yards PASSING and 1,000 yards RUSHING for the season. Also, @quan_nora is now over 1,500 yards RUSHING for the season. Really proud of those guys!!! #FearTheG #RTDB #NotDoneYet
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In case y’all didn’t know… @icyryann got that DAWG in him!!! 3 huge rushing TDs tonight. 🤐🤐🤐 #1-0
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What an incredible night. So lucky to be a small part in Grimsley High School history. This pic shows what it’s all about….@grimsleyfb @alonzabiii
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Finished 3-0 against the toughest non-conference schedule in the area. Went a perfect 14-14 passing last night for the first time ever. Headed into the bye week with team that’s hungry to keep getting better!!! #TDT #FearTheG @grimsleyfb @faizon_brandon
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No better way to celebrate the end of a school year than a day out on the lake with my guys @theTamoryeT and @stimp4x .
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Big win tonight for @DarrenCorbett4 and our basketball team over Dudley! Congrats fellas, keep this thing rolling!!
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Practice on Thanksgiving morning. One of the best things about high school football!!! @grimsleyfb #TDT #GDTBAW
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A rainy day at the lake is better than no day at the lake. Glad we got to have a little fun before my guys go off to college!! @theTamoryeT @stimp4x @icyryann
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I tell people all the time, I wish we would have documented where that program was when we came over from Southern.Those first 2 years were ROUGH!! But it just goes to show with the right leadership and community support big things can happen for any football program.
If you not from the 336, this don't apply...but aint it still wild to yall that GRIMSLEY is an elite program!? Salute to those who made it happen, because the potential has always been there..but when we were growing up, aint no way you coulda told me that...times have changed!
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Grimsley vs Page for the 5th time and Dudley vs Smith for the 5th time in the same season is crazy!!!
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Football is hard.
Winning is really hard.
Being a Champion is so hard that it feels impossible sometimes.
@grimsleyfb #TDT
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Over 3,500 yds and 45 TDs as a Sophomore. Grimsley football is in good hands going forward!! @faizon_brandon #TDT
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@grimsleyfb will have 8 players sign this year. 4 of those D1. Congrats on the achievement but there are other programs in the area doing it as well. Greensboro is loaded with talent that’s no doubt!
Dudley football will have over 7 guys committing next week. Dudley football average 6 players a year getting scholarship. Where else they do that in Greensboro. @DBoyzFootball
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Whoever draws a team from the Metro 4-a is gonna be in for a DOG fight!!! What a great conference.
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If you don’t like competition, Grimsley Football ain’t for you. Guys were getting after each other on both sides of the ball today!! @grimsleyfb #TDT
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Record board updated. Here are the top returning athletes for next year. @grimsleyfb @RecruitGrimsley #GDTBAW #TDT
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What happend to George Floyd could have happend to:
My Best Friend. My Uncle. My Student. My Player. It doesn’t affect you until it does...then it’s too late. We need change NOW.
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Weekly Reminder: @BigMitch_22 is the best RB in the state!!!
.@BigMitch_22 & the end zone are best friends🤧 Summers added 4 TDs last night to his season total as @grimsleyfb defeated Hough 42-35‼️
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FAMILY. TEAM. BROTHERHOOD. What a special group of young men and coaches. I’m blessed to have a part in it. #noexcuses #noregrets @grimsleyfb
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Man…. Nothing can prepare you to receive news like this. 💔 Brew was one of the greatest teammates and kids I’ve ever been around. Had a positive impact on everyone he came in contact with. The true definition of a WHIRLIE! Rest easy 50 🙏🏼
💔 over the loss of one of our brothers, Ahmad Brewington. He was the most selfless player that has come thru our program. His leadership & servant attitude sparked the resurgence of WHIRLIE FOOTBALL! Our prayers are with his family & football family at this time! #Five0
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“You play Knightdale week 6, but we want you to cancel on them and pick us up.” Yea, no… we actually honor our commitments and do business the right way. 🤦♂️
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“The Last Supper” with the senior offensive players. Great fellowship with a special group of young men. Gonna miss these guys next year...Lyle and Z, we saved y’all a plate. @CoitSlack @2Jmayo @quan_nora @wabrown50 @wfthornhill @nickm_53 @chris_zellous @chrislyle__75 @grimsleyfb
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@grimsleyfb Alumni @Djread98 is headed to the Super Bowl!!! Let’s gooooo!!!
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Player of the Year✅. 5-First Team selections✅. 3-Second Team selections✅. 2-Honorable Mentions✅. Best part is...7 of those guys return next year!!! #FearTheG @grimsleyfb
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Keep an eye out for @kadencatoe7 He is about to put the state on notice this year!! Class of 2026 👀👀
To be clear: @rellsteppin wasn’t the only Grimsley playmaker wearing NC State gear in the UNC 7-on-7 competition. 👀👀
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Big time players make big time plays in big time games… @BigMitch_22 is BIG TIME!!!
Not sure anybody in North Carolina had a better night than Mitchell Summers of @GrimsleyFB. He had a monster night against one of the best defenses in North Carolina, propelling Grimsley past Hough and into the NCHSAA 4A Western Regional final
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Always a great time visiting Happy Valley!! @DannyOBrienQB @CoachTHowle @HowertonDj @faizon_brandon #GDTBAW
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QB 1 @faizon_brandon
MEET THE NEW NO. 1 OVERALL for @247Sports
In-depth with QB Faizon Brandon (6-4, 200) of Greensboro (N.C.) Grimsley #Whirlies
247sports.com/article/a-prou…
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Who’s got it better than us??? #GDTBAW
By offering @faizon_brandon, #UNC has offered a @grimsleyfb product in 5 straight classes. The '26 QB has plans to return to Chapel Hill: 247sports.com/college/north-… (VIP) @RecruitGrimsley @CoachMackBrown @CoachGalloway7 @ChipLindsey11
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Congratulations @nolanalbright9 !!! Very proud of the work you have put in and your development over the past few years!!
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Love to see our guys celebrate the success of their teammates it really is a #Family over here. @grimsleyfb
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We usually have our lineman and skill guys separated for summer workouts. Today we had them all together in the weight room and the stadium. A little crowded, but it was fun the see the whole group work together. #TDT #RememberTheOne @grimsleyfb
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Pretty cool to see NFL player @Djread98 and NBA player @Aaron_Wiggins_ in attendance tonight for the @whirliehoops win over NWG. On to the Championship round!! It’s always a #GDTBAW
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That boy @rellsteppin at the #2 X as a true Fresh. Only a matter of time before the whole league knows about him!! @grimsleyfb #GDTBAW
BREAKING: NC State football just dropped its first official depth chart!
- Anthony Carter Jr. wins the LG battle
- Matt McCabe is starting at an unexpected position
- 4 freshmen crack the 3-deep at WR
More here: on3.com/teams/nc-state-wolfp…
ALT Noah Rogers
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Going to work is easy, but when you have college coaches and former players there to watch it just hits different. @grimsleyfb #FearTheG #BlueCollar22
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The leader of the best offense in Grimsley history!!! Just shy of 3,000 total yards on the season, and played almost every snap on defense down the stretch... Finished the year ranked #10 in total yards in 4A football. @chris_zellous #FearTheG #DuelThreat #QB1
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🚨 COMMIT ALERT 🚨
Tennessee lands 4⭐️ 2026 QB Faizon Brandon.
He is the first commit for the Vols in the class.
"I see how they can develop quarterbacks and they've done a good job at that."
➡️ Tennessee.rivals.com/news/co…
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Congrats @alonzabiii !! Very well deserved. And he’s only getting started!!!
College Football Live Sun Belt Offensive Player Of The Year!
@JMUFootball
@Coach_DKennedy
@alonzabiii
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PSA: @BigMitch_22 is the best RB in the state of North Carolina!!!
TRUCK STICK TD FOR @BigMitch_22 😤💪
▪️Mitchell Summers has 4 rushing TDs at the half as @grimsleyfb leads Sun Valley 35-14🏈
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Walk off hit by Gracie Brown to sink the ship tonight!!! Let’s go!!! @gowhirlies @grimsleyfb
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We got better today! There is something special about this group, y’all can keep sleeping on us all you want. #TDT #RememberTheOne @grimsleyfb
Great day competing at the @UNCFootball 7 on 7! Getting a little better everyday! #TDT #BlueCollar24 #RemeberThe1
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Shout out to @DarrenCorbett4 and @whirliehoops on a great tournament. Came up a little short down the stretch but I know they will bounce back better from tonight’s loss. #FearTheG #WhirlieFamily
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Big Time!!!! 3 years in the making... Well deserved!!! Not sure anyone has worked harder at his craft than this guy has. A huge reason why the Grimsley offense had a record breaking year in 2019.
A special congratulations to our QB @chris_zellous for being selected the Metro 4A Offensive Player of the Year!! #FearTheG #RaiseTheBar
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CHAMPIONS ONCE AGAIN🏆‼️ @grimsleyfb completes their undefeated season & beats Rolesville 35-23 in the 4A @nchsaa State Championship to claim the schools 2nd state title🙌
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@grimsleyfb Offense:
3,000 Yd Passer ☑️
2,000 Yd Rusher☑️
(2x) 1,000 Yd Receivers☑️
Best offense in school history☑️
Very Proud of the season these guys had!!! @faizon_brandon @rellsteppin @thealextaylor3 @BigMitch_22
The 2023 HSXTRA All-Area football team led by record-setting @DBoyzFootball passer @AndrewAttmore2 and @FBCapitolOfNC state champion linebacker @WidermanPaul
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Best RB in NC. Wouldn’t trade @BigMitch_22 for anyone!!! #TDT
🔥 @BigMitch_22 has scored 3 rushing TDs tonight vs the Nighthawks to total 100 career TDs🏆😤
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Season opener in the snow?? This season will be one we will never forget!! Can’t wait till February 8th!!
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Absolute Winner! This guys never gets rattled. He proves every week that he’s the best in this state!!! #QB1 @alonzabiii
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Just another day at the office for @thealextaylor3
Priority #Clemson WR target Alex Taylor @thealextaylor3 with the dramatic 1-handed catch to win a Battle 7v7 semifinal.
The latest scoop on several Clemson recruits coming on @TIinClemson
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FINAL: @grimsleyfb advances to Round 4 of the @NCHSAA playoffs after a 44-36 win over Independence💪🏈
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❤️❤️ Whirlie Nation continues to grow!!! #GirlDad
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By the way… @alonzabiii is a freaking CHAMPION!!!! He wasn’t good enough for @ODUFootball but just went into their house and dominated!!!
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They don’t crown champions in August. Proud of our guys for finding a way to go 1-0!! Back to work next week. @grimsleyfb @alonzabiii @jeiel_melton @tyson_resper #FearThaG
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One of the best players I have been blessed to coach. Keep grinding @mrhuntt_ #DropsAreASin
"It was kind of fast, faster pace than what I'm use to but that's part of the game. They want to see you come in and retain information fast." great to talk with @football_sghs/@NCATFootball alum @mrhuntt_ after today's Panthers Rookie Mini-Camp practice. @WFMY @NCATAGGIES
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Biggest Champ of them all!!! BIG MITCH @BigMitch_22
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Pic from @SilkyGilkey ….@Vol_Football Head Coach Josh Heupel at Page for @grimsleyfb game watching QB commit @faizon_brandon …@WFMY @WFMYhss
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The 🐐 @grimsleyfb
Happy Birthday to the “Nick Saban” of the Metro 4A Conference!! Your impact upon our young men has been immeasurable!! @gowhirlies @grimsleyfb @WhirlieAlumni @GedODonnell1 @TRSR_Grimsley @RecruitGrimsley @gsosports @greensborocity
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Some things never get old. On to rd ✌️ #GDTBAW
⏭️ @whirliehoops advances to the 2nd round of the 4A playoffs with a 55-47 victory over their cross town rival Page‼️
@showtimenickkk & @Richardgoods15 led @gowhirlies with 19 PTS each🔥
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Just because you work hard, success is not guaranteed. But if you don’t work hard, failure is certain. @grimsleyfb #TDT #BlueCollar
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Lil Baby got me ready to hear those speakers bang at practice. 🎤🎤🎤#Bluecollar20 @grimsleyfb @jmrigsbee @wabrown50
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We not worried about “pizzaz”. We worried about winning. #BlueCollar @grimsleyfb
GREENSBORO – Sometimes there wasn’t a lot of pizzaz for Grimsley in Friday night’s first-round game of the Class 4-A football state playoffs. greensboro.com/sports/high-s…
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The climb to the top is easy compared to the work it takes to stay there!!! @faizon_brandon #GDTBAW
ELITE '26 QB Faizon Brandon is officially the No. 1 quarterback in the country.
@On3Recruits considers him the No. 12 recruit overall nationally.
He'll be back at NC State soon!
His On3 profile: on3.com/db/faizon-brandon-15…
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34-0 shutout to start the season!! Really proud of our guys over the past 2 nights. Great energy, focus, and execution. This group has a special bond. Can’t wait to get back to work on Monday!#TrustTheProcess #FearTheG #RaiseTheBar
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