Faizon Brandon threw a go-ahead touchdown pass on fourth-and-7 in the final minute and a Hough Hail Mary went incomplete out-of-bounds to give Grimsley a 35-28 win over the Huskies at home in the NCHSAA 4A fourth round.
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Hough running back Jamison Funderburk (0) celebrates his touchdown with Hough wide receiver Sean Brady (7)during the game with Grimsley in Greensboro on Friday.
Grimsley tight end Hudson Cooper (10) makes an 11-yard touchdown reception during the game in Greensboro on Friday.
Hough quarterback Ralph "Trey" Blakeney (4) makes a leaping pass during the game with Grimsley in Greensboro on Friday.
Grimsley running back Mitchell Summers (22) sprints away from Hough defenders during the game in Greensboro on Friday. Summers ran for a season-high 298 yards in the Whirlies’ 35-28 win.
Grimsley running back Mitchell Summers (22) celebrates on the sidelines late in the game with Hough in Greensboro on Friday.
Hough running back Jamison Funderburk (0) heads to the end zone during the game Grimsley in Greensboro on Friday.
Grimsley players watch the offense late in the game Hough in Greensboro on Friday.
Grimsley linebacker Bryce Davis (12) can't recover Hough running back Jamison Funderburk's (0) fumble during the game in Greensboro on Friday.
Grimsley's Patrick Carter (20) sprints down the sideline for a 62-yard reception during the game with Hough in Greensboro on Friday.
Grimsley running back Mitchell Summers (22) breaks into the Hough backfield and heads to the end zone during the game in Greensboro on Friday.
Grimsley running back Mitchell Summers (22) points to the end zone as he scores a touchdown during the game Hough in Greensboro on Friday.
Grimsley defender Bryce Davis (12) was named a 2024 first-team high school football All-American by MaxPreps.
The Grimsley Football team takes the field for their 4A regional semifinal game with Hough in Greensboro on Friday. Grimsley won the game 35 to 28
Hough quarterback Ralph "Trey" Blakeney (4) calls his own number during the game with Grimsley in Greensboro on Friday.
Grimsley quaterback Faizon Brandon (11)makes a pass during the game with Hough in Greensboro on Friday.
Grimsley running back Mitchell Summers (22) signals first down during the game with Hough in Greensboro on Friday.
Hough wide receiver Tyran Evans (8) hauls in a pass during the game with Grimsley in Greensboro on Friday.
Grimsley running back Mitchell Summers (22) sprints 80-yards to the end zone for a touchdown during the game with Hough in Greensboro on Friday.
Grimsley quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) threw a go-ahead touchdown pass on fourth-and-7 in the final minute of Friday’s win.
Grimsley quaterback Faizon Brandon (11)watches the defense from the sideline during the game with Hough in Greensboro on Friday.
Grimsley running back Mitchell Summers (22) breaks into the Hough secondary during the game in Greensboro on Friday.
Grimsley wide receiver Khyan Battle (5) returns the Hough kickoff during the game in Greensboro on Friday.
Grimsley tight end DJ Howerton (9) makes a 16-yard touchdown reception against Hough last season.
The Grimsley student section spills on to the field after the 35 to 28 win over Hough in the 4A regional playoff game in Greensboro on Friday.
The Grimsley student section spills on to the field after the 35 to 28 win over Hough in the 4A regional playoff game in Greensboro on Friday.
The Grimsley student section spills on to the field after the 35 to 28 win over Hough in the 4A regional playoff game in Greensboro on Friday.
Grimsley principal Ged O'Donnell sings the alma mater with students on the field after the 35 to 28 win over Hough in the 4A regional playoff game in Greensboro on Friday.
Grimsley defensive coordinator Joe Rigsbee reacts after the 35 to 28 win over Hough in the 4A regional playoff game in Greensboro on Friday.
