Football Recap: Reagan Comes Up Short + How To Watch

By Team Reports Dec 7, 2025, 4:35pm

Football Recap: Reagan Raiders vs. Grimsley Whirlies

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the NC High School Athletic Assn. (NCHSAA) & Grimsley High School. Watch Full Replay

Reagan and Grimsley squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Reagan had to settle for second. The game between the Raiders and the Whirlies didn't end well, with the Raiders falling 24-7. The defeat continues a trend for the Raiders in their meetings with the Whirlies: they've now lost five in a row.

Faizon Brandon continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Grimsley, throwing for 257 yards and one touchdown while completing 76.5% of his passes, and also punching in one score on the ground. What's more, Brandon racked up 25 rushing yards, the most he's had since back in August. Grimsley's leading receiver Kaden Catoe was Brandon's top target yet again, picking up 115 receiving yards and one TD.

Reagan's loss dropped their record down to 10-3. As for Grimsley, their record is now 13-0.

Reagan does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Grimsley, they have already played their next matchup, a 13-7 victory against Weddington on the 4th.

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