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Greensboro City Council unanimously honors Grimsley High School’s 2025 state football champions
Summary
The city council adopted a resolution recognizing Grimsley High School’s 2025 NCHSAA Class 7A football championship and welcomed players and school leaders to accept the commendation during the Jan. 6 meeting.
The Greensboro City Council on Jan. 6 adopted a resolution recognizing the Grimsley High School Whirlies as the 2025 NCHSAA Class 7A state football champions.
Council member Adam Marshall read the resolution noting Grimsley’s consecutive undefeated seasons and a 2025 championship victory over the Clayton Comets. The council moved and approved the resolution by a unanimous 9–0 vote.
Jed O'Donnell, the Grimsley principal, accepted the city’s commendation and described the school’s long history and rising enrollment, saying the school "represents the entire city of Greensboro moving forward with our sports, our academics, and our arts." Quarterback Faizon Bridal also thanked the council and supporters.
The recognition was presented as part of the council’s ceremonial items; no policy decisions were tied to the resolution. The council proceeded to other agenda items after the unanimous vote.
Next steps: ceremonial resolution recorded in the council minutes and the council encouraged continued community support for Grimsley athletics and school programs.
