Football Recap: Weddington's Run of 11 Straight Victories Now Over + How To Watch

By Team Reports Dec 5, 2025, 12:18pm

Football Recap: Weddington Warriors 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

Warriors

Previous 5 Games

12/04/25 @ Grimsley7-13
11/28/25 vs Independence21-6
11/21/25 vs Lake Norman42-7
11/14/25 vs Marvin Ridge63-0
10/24/25 vs Piedmont49-0

Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Weddington couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell 13-7 to the Grimsley Whirlies on Thursday. The Warriors' loss signaled the end of their 11-game winning streak.

Walker Powell threw for 86 yards on 11 of 24 attempts. Jon Manley was his top target, picking up 67 receiving yards. On the ground, Brody Anson rushed for 46 yards.

Weddington's defeat dropped their record down to 12-2. As for Grimsley, their victory bumped their record up to 14-0.

Weddington does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Grimsley, they will challenge Clayton on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Whirlies 11.6, the Comets 14.1) so any points scored will be well earned.

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