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Grimsley Whirlies Coach Signs Contract Extension Through 2028
📍 Grimsley Whirlies·Sunday, July 5, 2026·FridayNightPulse Insider
Grimsley High School head football coach, Mike Johnson, has agreed to a contract extension through the 2028 season. Johnson led the Whirlies to back-to-back playoff appearances in 2024 and 2025, marking the program's first consecutive postseason runs since 2010. The 4A Whirlies compiled a 10-3 record in 2025, earning a spot in the second round of the NCHSAA playoffs. Johnson's contract extension is seen as a vote of confidence in his ability to continue building a competitive program in the Piedmont Triad. The move is expected to have a positive impact on recruiting, as Johnson's stability and commitment to the program will attract top talent from the region. The Whirlies are poised to remain a force in 4A football for years to come.