CHARLOTTE—Live updates as Grimsley, last year's NCHSAA 4A state champion, and West Charlotte, last year's NCHSAA 3A state champion, face-off at Bank of America Stadium, home of the NFL's Carolina Panthers.

The 2025 season opener for both teams is a part of the Keep Pounding High Classic, a two-game event on Friday. This matchup, set for 8 p.m. is the nightcap, following a 4 p.m. matchup between Cornelius Hough and Rock Hill South Pointe (SC).

With the NCHSAA's re-alignment, Grimsley is in Class 7A and a member of the Metro 6A/7A Conference, while West Charlotte is in Class 8A and a member of the Meck Power Six 7A/8A Conference.

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Pregame Notes:

Last season, Grimsley finished 16-0, with a 35-23 win over Rolesville to capture its ninth state championship and firs

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