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'Just finding a way' Grimsley caps 15-0 season with championship victory over Clayton
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'Just finding a way' Grimsley caps 15-0 season with championship victory over Clayton
- Bryant Roche
- Dec 13, 2025
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Grimsley head football coach Darryl Brown celebrates after his team won the NCHSAA 7A state championship on Dec. 12.
- WOODY MARSHALL, News & Record

Grimsley running back Micah Williams (2) breaks into the secondary during the the NCHSAA 7A state championship game with Clayton at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025. The Whirlies won their second straight championship defeating the Comets 24 to 14.
- WOODY MARSHALL
Grimsley quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) accepts the MVP Award from president of the NCHSSA Board of Directors, Stephen Gainey, after the NCHSAA 7A state championship game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. The Whirlies won their second straight championship defeating the Clayton Comets 24-14.
- WOODY MARSHALL, News & Record
Grimsley lineman Nick Kashubara (72) celebrates with students after the NCHSAA 7A state championship game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025. The Whirlies won their second straight championship defeating the Comets 24 to 14.
- WOODY MARSHALL
Grimsley's Makai Yon (13) takes an interception to the endzone for a pick 6 in the second half of the NCHSAA 7A state championship game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025.
- WOODY MARSHALL
Grimsley's Makai Yon (13) celebrates his pick 6 in the second half of the NCHSAA 7A state championship game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill on Dec. 12.
- WOODY MARSHALL, News & Record
Grimsley quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) throws the ball during the second half of the NCHSAA 7A state championship game with Clayton at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill on Dec. 12.
- WOODY MARSHALL, News & Record
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CHAPEL HILL — It wasn't pretty, but Grimsley ended a season in which it encountered problems with a victory over Clayton in the 7A state championship.
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See photos of Grimsley's NCHSAA 7A State Championship football game
Grimsley's football team pose for a photo after the NCHSAA 7A state championship game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025. The Whirlies won their second straight championship defeating the Comets 24 to 14.
WOODY MARSHALL
Grimsley head football coach Darryl Brown after the NCHSAA 7A state championship game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025. The Whirlies won their second straight championship defeating the Comets 24 to 14.
WOODY MARSHALL
Grimsley head football coach Darryl Brown has words with one of the Clayton coaches after the NCHSAA 7A state championship game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025. The Whirlies won their second straight championship defeating the Comets 24 to 14.
WOODY MARSHALL, NEWS & RECORD
Grimsley lineman Nick Kashubara (72) celebrates with students after the NCHSAA 7A state championship game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025. The Whirlies won their second straight championship defeating the Comets 24 to 14.
WOODY MARSHALL
Grimsley running back Micah Williams (2) breaks into the secondary during the the NCHSAA 7A state championship game with Clayton at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025. The Whirlies won their second straight championship defeating the Comets 24 to 14.
WOODY MARSHALL
Grimsley quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) accepts the MVP Award from president of the NCHSSA Board of Directors, Stephen Gainey, after the NCHSAA 7A state championship game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. The Whirlies won their second straight championship defeating the Clayton Comets 24-14.
WOODY MARSHALL, News & Record
Grimsley head football coach Darryl Brown leads his team onto the field after the NCHSAA 7A state championship game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025. The Whirlies won their second straight championship defeating the Clayton Comets 24-14.
WOODY MARSHALL
Grimsley head football coach Darryl Brown celebrates after his team won the NCHSAA 7A state championship on Dec. 12.
WOODY MARSHALL, News & Record
Grimsley head football coach Darryl Brown has words with one of the Clayton coaches after the NCHSAA 7A state championship game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025. The Whirlies won their second straight championship defeating the Comets 24 to 14.
WOODY MARSHALL
Grimsley wide receiver Hudson Cooper (10) scores a touchdown during the first half of the NCHSAA 7A state championship game with Clayton at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025.
WOODY MARSHALL
Grimsley quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) fumbles the ball during the first half of the NCHSAA 7A state championship game against Clayton at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill on Dec. 12.
WOODY MARSHALL, News & Record
Grimsley running back Micah Williams (2) runs the ball during the first half of the NCHSAA 7A state championship game with Clayton at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025.
WOODY MARSHALL
Grimsley's Khyan Battle (5) runs the ball in the first half of the NCHSAA 7A state championship game with Clayton at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025.
WOODY MARSHALL
Clayton quarterback Aiden Smalls (2) makes a touchdown in the first half of the NCHSAA 7A state championship game with Grimsley at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025.
WOODY MARSHALL
Grimsley's football team takes the field for the NCHSAA 7A state championship game with Clayton at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill on Dec. 12.
WOODY MARSHALL, News & Record
Grimsley linebacker Kyrie Millner (0) celebrates a tackle during the first half of the NCHSAA 7A state championship game with Clayton at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025.
WOODY MARSHALL
Grimsley wide receiver Kaden Catoe (1) runs the ball in the first half of the NCHSAA 7A state championship game with Clayton at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025.
WOODY MARSHALL
Grimsley captains Nick Kashubara (72), Drew Searls (4) and Faizon Brandon (11) head to midfield for the coin toss in the NCHSAA 7A state championship game with Clayton at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025.
WOODY MARSHALL
Grimsley head football coach Darryl Brown yells at an official during the second half of the NCHSAA 7A state championship game with Clayton at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025.
WOODY MARSHALL
Grimsley wide receiver Khyan Battle (5) leaves the field after being injured in the second half of the NCHSAA 7A state championship game with Clayton at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025.
WOODY MARSHALL
Grimsley quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) throws the ball during the second half of the NCHSAA 7A state championship game with Clayton at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill on Dec. 12.
WOODY MARSHALL, News & Record
Clayton quarterback Aiden Smalls (2) tiptoes into the endzone for a touchdown during the second half of the NCHSAA 7A state championship game with Grimsley at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025.
WOODY MARSHALL
Grimsley defensive end Andrew Rogers (12) is helped off the field after being injured in the second half of the NCHSAA 7A state championship game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025.
WOODY MARSHALL
Grimsley running back Micah Williams (2) eludes Clayton linebacker Jordan Hamm's (6) tackle during the second half of the NCHSAA 7A state championship game with Clayton at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025.
WOODY MARSHALL
Grimsley's Makai Yon (13) takes an interception to the endzone for a pick 6 in the second half of the NCHSAA 7A state championship game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025.
WOODY MARSHALL
Grimsley's Makai Yon (13) celebrates his pick 6 in the second half of the NCHSAA 7A state championship game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill on Dec. 12.
WOODY MARSHALL, News & Record
Grimsley defensive end Andrew Rogers (12) is attended to after being injured in the second half of the NCHSAA 7A state championship game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025.
WOODY MARSHALL
Grimsley head football coach Darryl Brown gives the officials a stern look during the second half of the NCHSAA 7A state championship game with Clayton at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025.
WOODY MARSHALL
Grimsley's Hudson Cooper (10) is tackled after a reception during the second half of the NCHSAA 7A state championship game with Clayton at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025.
WOODY MARSHALL
Grimsley linebacker Cassius Bostic (25)celebrates a quarterback sack during the second half of the NCHSAA 7A state championship game with Clayton at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025.
WOODY MARSHALL
Grimsley head football coach Darryl Brown yells at an official during the second half of the NCHSAA 7A state championship game with Clayton at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025.
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Grimsley quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) throws the ball during the second half of the NCHSAA 7A state championship game with Clayton at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025.
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Grimsley seniors Fen Coyne and Shaffer Shelton celebrate Makai Yon's (13) pick 6 in the second half of the NCHSAA 7A state championship game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025.
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Grimsley quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) runs the ball during the second half of the NCHSAA 7A state championship game.
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Grimsley defensive tackle Guy Vann (88) celebrates a tackle during the second half of the NCHSAA 7A state championship game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025.
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Grimsley head football coach Darryl Brown celebrates after his team won the NCHSAA 7A state championship on Dec. 12.
- WOODY MARSHALL, News & Record
Grimsley running back Micah Williams (2) breaks into the secondary during the the NCHSAA 7A state championship game with Clayton at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025. The Whirlies won their second straight championship defeating the Comets 24 to 14.
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Grimsley quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) accepts the MVP Award from president of the NCHSSA Board of Directors, Stephen Gainey, after the NCHSAA 7A state championship game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. The Whirlies won their second straight championship defeating the Clayton Comets 24-14.
- WOODY MARSHALL, News & Record
Grimsley lineman Nick Kashubara (72) celebrates with students after the NCHSAA 7A state championship game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025. The Whirlies won their second straight championship defeating the Comets 24 to 14.
- WOODY MARSHALL
Grimsley's Makai Yon (13) takes an interception to the endzone for a pick 6 in the second half of the NCHSAA 7A state championship game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025.
- WOODY MARSHALL
Grimsley's Makai Yon (13) celebrates his pick 6 in the second half of the NCHSAA 7A state championship game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill on Dec. 12.
- WOODY MARSHALL, News & Record
Grimsley quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) throws the ball during the second half of the NCHSAA 7A state championship game with Clayton at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill on Dec. 12.
- WOODY MARSHALL, News & Record
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