Grimsley (NC) High School Releases 2026 Football Schedule

The 3-time state champion Whirlies look to defend their title with a familiar slate of opponents.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:35pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the action and energy of a high school football game, with overlapping shapes and planes in the team colors of Grimsley High School and their opponents.Grimsley High School's 2026 football schedule promises another season of intense, multi-faceted competition on the gridiron.Greensboro Today

Grimsley High School, a powerhouse football program in North Carolina, has released its 2026 schedule. The Whirlies, who are the reigning 3-time state champions, will face a similar slate of opponents to their 2025 schedule, with only the home and away dates flipped. The team will look to reload after graduating several key players, including a Tennessee signee at quarterback and a South Carolina signee at cornerback.

Why it matters

Grimsley High School has emerged as one of the top football programs in North Carolina in recent years, winning three straight state championships. The release of their 2026 schedule provides a glimpse into the challenges they will face as they aim to defend their title and continue their dominance at the high school level.

The details

Grimsley's 2026 schedule features matchups against familiar in-state rivals like West Charlotte, West Forsyth, East Forsyth, and Dudley. The team will also travel to Virginia to take on Varina High School. Grimsley returns a key piece in 2027 three-star EDGE Andrew Rogers, who is already committed to Virginia Tech, as they look to overcome the loss of several high-profile Division I signees from last year's championship squad.

  • Grimsley High School released its 2026 football schedule on April 12, 2026.
  • The Whirlies finished the 2025 season with a 15-0 record and as the NCHSAA state champions in Class 7A.

The players

Faizon Brandon

Grimsley's former quarterback who signed with Tennessee.

Kosci Barnes

Grimsley's former cornerback who signed with South Carolina.

DJ Howerton

Grimsley's former tight end who signed with Rutgers.

Andrew Rogers

Grimsley's 2027 three-star EDGE who is committed to Virginia Tech.

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What’s next

Grimsley will look to continue their dominance in North Carolina high school football as they aim for a fourth consecutive state championship in 2026.

The takeaway

Grimsley High School's consistent success on the football field has made them one of the premier programs in North Carolina. Despite graduating several key players, the Whirlies will look to reload and defend their state title with a familiar schedule of opponents in 2026.