MATTHEWS — Grimsley held a halftime lead and played turnover-free football. Weddington s best receiver had just two catches for 19 yards. Yet, the Whirlies season is over after a 44-27
Grimsley shouldn't be ashamed of its effort against a historically dominant New Bern squad, but the loss will be a key motivator for next season's group. Grimsley is in line to have a great deal of talent back next season.
New Bern's Aronne Herring, Chamir Wright and Damaree Tucker scored two touchdowns apiece, and the Bears ran for 394 yards as a team to defeat Grimsley 40-28 in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A championship at Kenan Stadium on Friday in a battle of two unbeatens. The title is New Bern's fourth as a program and first since 2014.