CHARLOTTE — While he couldn’t predict the future, Grimsley coach Darryl Brown was more than happy with the present in the Keep Pounding High School Classic.
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Grimsley’s Nasir Crawford (95) celebrates winning the Keep Pounding High School Classic.
Grimsley tight end DJ Howerton (9) celebrates after a play.
Grimsley wide receiver Hudson Cooper (10) is tackled after a long reception during the Keep Pounding High School Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, August 22, 2025. Williams scored a touchdown on the play.
West Charlotte running back Jaciere Gray (23) slips a tackle during the Keep Pounding High School Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, August 22, 2025. Williams scored a touchdown on the play.
Grimsley quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) runs the ball during the Keep Pounding High School Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Friday.
Grimsley running back Micah Williams (2) makes a few tough yards during the Keep Pounding High School Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, August 22, 2025. Williams scored a touchdown on the play.
Grimsley running back Micah Williams (2) carries the ball through the West Charlotte defense.
Principal Ged O’Donnell celebrates Grimsley’s overtime win over West Charlotte at the Keep Pounding High School Classic on Friday.
Grimsley head football coach Darryl Brown calls a timeout during the Keep Pounding High School Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, August 22, 2025. Williams scored a touchdown on the play.
Grimsley's football team celebrates winning the Keep Pounding High School Classic 28 to 27 in overtime over West Charlotte at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, August 22, 2025. Williams scored a touchdown on the play.
Grimsley quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) runs the ball during the Keep Pounding High School Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, August 22, 2025. Williams scored a touchdown on the play.
West Charlotte quarterback Jamouri Nichols (4) makes a pass during the Keep Pounding High School Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Friday.
Grimsley kicker Chase Huellmantel (30) punts during the Keep Pounding High School Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, August 22, 2025.
West Charlotte running back Donte Nicholson (2) gets tackled from behind by Grimsley’s Kosci Barnes (3).
West Charlotte running back Emory McClain (22) loses his helmet as he is tackled by Grimsley's Nasir Crawford (95) and Jaiden Wardlaw (8) during the Keep Pounding High School Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, August 22, 2025. Williams scored a touchdown on the play.
Grimsley kicker Chase Huellmantel (30) watches the point after touchdown attempt go through the uprights during the Keep Pounding High School Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, August 22, 2025.
Grimsley kicker Chase Huellmantel (30) makes the point after touchdown during the Keep Pounding High School Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, August 22, 2025. Williams scored a touchdown on the play.
Grimsley students cheer for their team at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Friday.
Grimsley running back Micah Williams (2) is congratulated after scoring a touchdown during the Keep Pounding High School Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, August 22, 2025.
Grimsley quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) during the Keep Pounding High School Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, August 22, 2025.
Grimsley's Jaiden Wardlaw (8) forces West Charlotte's Jaciere Gray (23) to fumble during the Keep Pounding High School Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, August 22, 2025. Williams scored a touchdown on the play.
Grimsley's Alex Cooper (18) carries the ball during the Keep Pounding High School Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, August 22, 2025.
Grimsley quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) hands off to Grimsley running back Micah Williams (2) during the Keep Pounding High School Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, August 22, 2025. Williams scored a touchdown on the play.
Grimsley quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) carries the ball during the Keep Pounding High School Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, August 22, 2025.
Grimsley quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) carries the ball during the Keep Pounding High School Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, August 22, 2025.
Grimsley's Hudson Cooper (10) scores a touchdown during the 1 quarter of the Keep Pounding High School Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, August 22, 2025.
The Grimsley marching band plays during halftime at the Keep Pounding High School Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, August 22, 2025.
Grimsley's Neal Johnson (62) at the Keep Pounding High School Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, August 22, 2025.
Grimsley's football team takes the field for the Keep Pounding High School Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, August 22, 2025.
Tennessee fan Jim Wallace of Athens Georgia came to see Grimsley quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) play in the Keep Pounding High School Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, August 22, 2025.
Grimsley quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown during overtime with West Charlotte during the Keep Pounding High School Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, August 22, 2025. Grimsley won in 1 OT 28 to 27.
West Charlotte's Jamouri Nichols (4) is hit by Grimsley's Makai Yon (13) while attemping a 2-point conversion in overtime during the Keep Pounding High School Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, August 22, 2025. Grimsley won in 1 OT 28 to 27.
Grimsley quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) scores a touchdown during overtime against West Charlotte during theKeep Pounding High School Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Friday. Grimsley won 28-27 in overtime.
Grimsley quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) wears an oversized cap after defeating West Charlotte in the Keep Pounding High School Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Friday. Grimsley won 28-27 in overtime.
