Grimsley sinks Vikings 48-14. Three Quick Takeaways:
from Michael Fanning, covering the 2023 Grimsley Whirlies for GreensboroSports.com
The Grimsley Whirlies defeated the Northwest Vikings tonight by a score of 48-14. Here are my three quick takeaways.
1)Grimsley playmakers excelled on both sides of the ball. On Offense, quarterback Faizon Brandon scored 4 touchdowns, two through the air, two on the ground. On Defense, Christian Barrett returned an interception 55 yards for pick-six to put the game away. Terrell Anderson and Alex Taylor each caught touchdown passes and Mitchell Summers rushed for two scores.
2)Faizon Brandon’s decision making. Standing tall in the pocket, letting plays develop and keeping his eyes down the field are showing why this offense can be so good. Even when flushed front the pocket, rather than run, he let plays continue to develop and looked for throws. Second game in a row with no turnovers, his decision making was sharp.
3)Big time takeaways from the defense and special teams. Two first half interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown allowed the Whirlies to build a lead and not look back. The defense also stopped the Vikings on fourth down twice, giving Grimsley great field possession. The special teams recovered a Viking fumble on a kick-off return.