Grimsley is 3-0 against Reagan since August of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Grimsley Whirlies will look to defend their home field against the Reagan Raiders at 7:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Grimsley is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of North Carolina's top teams: Rolesville, who was ranked fifth in their home state at the time (Grimsley was ranked third). Grimsley took down Rolesville 35-20 on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Whirlies.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Grimsley to victory, but perhaps none more so than Hudson Cooper, who picked up 200 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Cooper torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 83 yards. Another back making a difference was Mitchell Summers, who rushed for 117 yards and two touchdowns.
Grimsley's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Jasiah Hussey and Kosci Barnes. Hussey didn't just play on offense: he also made eight total tackles and defended a pass in addition to snagging two interceptions which he returned one-yard for a touchdown. Drew Searls was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making 13 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Reagan was not the first on the board last Friday, but they got there more often. They snuck past Mooresville with a 34-28 victory.
Reagan's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was John Evans, who rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacob Smith, who threw for 176 yards and a touchdown.
Grimsley's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Reagan, their win bumped their record up to an identical 2-0.
Everything went Grimsley's way against Reagan in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 as Grimsley made off with a 41-15 victory. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Reagan's Jaylen Moore, who rushed for 207 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 12.9 yards per carry. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Grimsley still be able to contain Moore? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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