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A Weddington home exploded for reasons that remain a mystery, putting a man and woman in the hospital, according to investigators.

The Union County Sheriff’s Office reports it received “numerous reports of a large explosion” around 9 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, on Steeple Chase Circle in the Steeple Chase subdivision. The neighborhood is about a 16-mile drive southeast from uptown Charlotte.

“Law enforcement, fire, and EMS personnel quickly arrived at the scene, discovering severe damage to a portion of a home,” the Union County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.

“First responders provided immediate aid to the injured occupants.”

The couple was identified only as an “elderly man and woman.” The man suffered burns during the explosion and he is in stable condition at Wake Forest Baptist Burn Center in Winston-Salem, Union County officials said in a Facebook post.

“His wife, who was also injured, was treated at a local hospital and has since been released,” the county reported.

He was inside the home when it exploded, officials said. His wife’s location was not revealed.

An investigation into the cause of the explosion is ongoing, officials said.

Commenters on social media report the explosion was strong enough to be felt at other homes in the area, and some people have reported hearing it miles away in nearby towns like Indian Trail.

“On behalf of all the first responders involved, we would like to express our gratitude to the Union County community for their outpouring of support and concern for this local family,” the sheriff’s office said.

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November 15, 2024 11:04 AM

This story was originally published November 18, 2024, 5:16 AM.

Whirlies trailed 10-0 at halftime in 35-23 playoff victory over defending champion Weddington

Grimsley (14-0) will host Weddington (13-0) on Friday in a Class 4A state semifinal.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Eastern time from Jamieson Stadium in Greensboro.

Grimsley is coming off a 35-28 victory over Hough. Senior tailback Mitchell Summers ran for 302 yards and two touchdowns for the Whirlies while junior quarterback Faizon Brandon, a five-star Tennessee commit, had three touchdown passes.

Weddington, the defending 4A state champion, took down East Forsyth in the quarterfinals, 37-21. The Warriors have won 19 straight games dating back to last season.

Grimsley vs. Weddington Recap

Underway: Grimsley gets the ball first tonight and returns the opening kickoff to the 21.

Field conditions: The Grimsley natural grass field looks a bit rough. It’s tough to have a pristine grass field in mid-December.

Grimsley punt: The Weddington defense surrenders one first down before stiffening. The Warriors will begin their first drive at their own 43.

Weddington on the move: Quarterback Gregory Fee and running back Nick Diamond are looking good early. Weddington has it first-and-10 from the Grimsley 13.

Field goal Warriors: Owen McNulty connects on a 31-yard field goal to put Weddington up 3-0 with 2:21 remaining in the opening quarter.

End of quarter: Weddington 3, Grimsley 0. That quarter flew by.

Grimsley punt: Five-star quarterback Faizon Brandon is stopped on a third-down keeper. Weddington takes over at its own 38.

Missed field goal: After converting his first field goal attempt, Owen McNulty is just wide left on his second try from 32 yards. Whirlies, trailing 3-0, will have it at their own 20 when play resumes.

Fourth-down stop: Bryce Larson makes a big stop on Grimsley running back Mitchell Summers on a fourth-and-four. Weddington takes over at its own 43.

Warriors marching: A Gregory Fee keeper sets Weddington up with a first-and-10 at the Grimsley 18.

Touchdown Warriors: Nick Diamond punches it in from two yards out to put Weddington up 10-0 with 18 seconds remaining in the half.

Halftime: Weddington 10, Grimsley 0. Warriors will get the ball to start the second half.

Play resumes: Weddington begins the second half at its own 31.

Weddington fumble: Grimsley, trailing 10-0, gets a much-needed fumble recovery at the Weddington 41. Jasiah Hussey fell on it for the Whirlies.

Touchdown Whirlies: Kaden Catoe takes a quick screen pass from Faizon Brandon 39 yards to the house. Weddington 10, Grimsley 7, 9:56 remaining in the period. Grimsley could not have asked for a better start to the half.

Warriors on the move: Brody Anson catches a short pass and rumbles all the way to the Grimsley 19.

Touchdown Warriors: What an answer from Weddington as Gregory Fee connects with Javon Barber for a 16-yard touchdown on a post route. Weddington 17, Grimsley 7, 6:56 to go in the quarter.

Strip sack: Four-star junior Aiden Harris strips Faizon Brandon of the ball on a sack. Weddington recovers at the Grimsley 15.

Warriors punt: Bryce Davis gets a big sack to push Weddington back, and the Warriors are forced to punt. Grimsley, trailing 17-7, takes over at its own 20. The poor field conditions contributed more to the play than Davis, but a sack is a sack.

Touchdown Whirlies: Kaden Catoe hauls in a perfect deep ball from Faizon Brandon for a 55-yard touchdown. Weddington 17, Grimsley 14, 1:02 left in the quarter.

End of quarter: Weddington 17, Grimsley 14.

Weddington punt: Kosci Barnes with a huge third-down tackle for loss on what appeared to be a broken play. Grimsley takes over at its own 43 following a Weddington punt.

Touchdown Whirlies: Faizon Brandon to Kaden Catoe AGAIN. This time for 46 yards on a busted coverage. Grimsley 21, Weddington 17. What a comeback for the Whirlies.

Weddington punt: Warriors can’t get anything going and punt it back to Grimsley with 7:49 remaining. First-and-10 Whirlies from their own 26.

Touchdown Whirlies: Mitchell Summers takes it in from 45 yards out to put Grimsley up 28-17 with 6:53 to go. That is 21 straight points for the Whirlies.

Touchdown Warriors: Weddington isn’t out of this one. Gregory Fee connects with Jonathan Manley for a 45-yard touchdown. The two-point conversion run fails on a great tackle by Jasiah Hussey, but Grimsely’s lead is trimmed to 28-23 with 5:59 remaining.

Timeout Warriors: Weddington calls its first timeout with 2:52 remaining. Grimsley has picked up one first down on this drive on a fabulous pitch and catch from Brandon to Patrick Carter.

Touchdown Whirlies: Mitchell Summers explodes up the middle for a 26-yard touchdown that will likely put this one away. Grimsley 35, Weddington 23, 1:56 remaining.

Warriors driving: Weddington, needing a miracle, is in Grimsley territory.

Interception: Jasiah Hussey ends the comeback attempt with an interception.

Final: Grimsely 35, Weddington 23. Grimsely eliminates the defending Class 4A state champions with a huge second-half rally.

Kickoff: We are approaching 30 minutes until kickoff between Grimsley (14-0) and Weddington (13-0). Should be a great one tonight in Greensboro.

Weather: It was a cloudy day in Greensboro. Temperature is expected to be in the mid-40s at kickoff with a slight chance of precipitation under the lights.

Grimsley offensive leaders: Junior quarterback Faizon Brandon (141 of 186 passing, 2,374 yards, 30 touchdowns, one interception, 582 rushing yards, eight rushing touchdowns, five-star Tennessee commit); Senior running back Mitchell Summers (240 carries, 2,073 yards, 45 total touchdowns); Junior wide receiver Kadon Catoe (54 receptions, 703 yards, eight touchdowns); Junior tight end D.J. Howerton (14 catches, 261 yards, seven touchdowns)

Weddington offensive leaders: Senior quarterback Gregory Fee; Junior running back Brody Anson; Senior running back Nick Diamond; Junior wide receiver Kelson Tate; Junior wide receiver Jonathan Manley; Senior tight end Joseph Madden

Grimsley defensive leaders: Senior defensive lineman Bryce Davis (78 total tackles, 17 sacks, 30 quarterback hurries, two forced fumbles, four-star Duke signee); Junior linebacker Drew Searls (73 total tackles); Senior safety Jasiah Hussey (35 total tackles, three interceptions, four pass breakups); Junior cornerback Kosci Barnes (36 total tackles, three interceptions, three pass breakups)

Weddington defensive leaders: Junior defensive lineman Aiden Harris (four-star prospect); Junior defensive lineman Andrew Harris (four-star prospect); Senior linebacker Braeden Barger

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Grimsley football coach Darryl Brown remembers the frustration from last year’s fourth round playoff loss to Weddington that ended an undefeated season.

But for Brown and the Whirlies (14-0), Friday’s 4A West regional rematch with the Warriors (13-0), at 7:30 p.m. in Greensboro, isn’t about revenge or payback but about making sure history doesn’t repeat itself in the pursuit of a state championship.

“Revenge or anything doesn’t win you a game,” Brown said. “It’s more about how we got beat down there last year. We did not play well in the second half. We did not play well defensively, it caused us to get out of synch offensively, and some frustration built and that was a credit to them. So really, it’s not Weddington — we are more worried about ourselves.

“We want to make sure we play the way we want to play, play physical and play well. If we don’t play well, we are not going to win, but if we play well, if we tackle, if we block, if we play hard, if we play together, then we’ll give ourselves an opportunity on Friday night.”

Last season, No. 4 seed Grimsley led No. 1 Weddington 20-14 at halftime, before falling 44-27 on the road to the eventual state champions.

In 2024, both teams finished the regular season undefeated, with Grimsley narrowly receiving the No. 1 seed over No. 2 Weddington based on RPI rating. The Whirlies’ rating was boosted by a resume that included wins over Mount Tabor, Northern Guilford, Northwest Guilford and Rolesville, all of which had a combined six regular season losses.

Meanwhile, the Warriors got a marquee win to open the season against Providence Day, defeated West Forsyth 48-13, and cruised through the 4A Southern Carolina Conference by a four-game score of 176-34.

In the playoffs, Grimsley handled its first three opponents, before needing a 4th-and-7 touchdown pass from Tennessee recruit Faizon Brandon to 6-foot-5 tight end DJ Howerton with just under a minute left to knock off No. 5 seed Hough 35-28 in a game where the Whirlies’ defense allowed a season-high in points but got a game-deciding stop on the final drive.

“Just a high-level high school football game with two really good teams,” Brown said. “Our kids played really hard and I thought there were a couple momentum shifts throughout the game. We got up in the first half, built a two-touchdown lead (Grimsley was up 21-6 at halftime) and felt pretty good about where we were at, played a really good first half, then they responded. … I was really proud of our guys about how they handle that. Again, stay composed, showed a lot of poise and never panicked in the moment.”

Weddington’s playoff run has included a third-round 55-0 win over No. 10 seed Northern Guilford, which played without starting quarterback Jaxson Kemp, and a 37-21 fourth-round win over No. 3 seed East Forsyth in which they held the previously undefeated Eagles, averaging 50 points per game, to 14 points below their previous season low.

Brown said Weddington’s scheme looks similar to what it has looked like over the last couple years.

The Warriors’ balanced offense has averaged 187.5 rushing yards and 186 passing yards per game, with a multi-back ground attack utilizing a combination of duo, zone and counter concepts, mixed with eye candy and trick plays, behind a stout offensive line led by 6-foot-4, 300-pound Yale-committed left tackle Jimmy Randazzo. Senior quarterback Gregory Fee has completed 160 of 252 passes (63.5%) for 2,156 yards 25 touchdowns and six interceptions, while occasionally being a run threat.

The defense aligns in a base-four-man front and has only allowed an average of 8.7 points per game, with the 21 points to East last week being the most given up in a contest. The group’s defensive line features twins Aiden Harris (6-foot-4, 260) and Drew Harris (6-foot-3, 235), both 4-star juniors with a team-leading 77 tackles each, and 6-foot-4, 285-pound Ohio State recruit Trajen Odom, supported by linebackers Braeden Barger and Notre Dame recruit Thomas Davis Jr.

“They tackle well on the defensive side of the ball, they are aggressive, they get after you, they force you into some negative plays, which is what they want to do, and now they get you behind the chains and now you are off-rhythm and forced to do things you don’t want to do,” Brown said.

The Grimsley coach said he will continue to trust his offensive line to make holes for senior Mitchell Summers, a 5-foot-8, 175-pounder, who has rushed for 2,073 yards and 43 touchdowns this season and for 6,331 yards and 110 touchdowns over his career.

Last week, the two-time first team all-area selection matched his career high with 30 carries for a career-high 302 yards and two touchdowns.

“He’s the epitome of Grimsley football,” Brown said. “He is what we preach and teach about, just being a team guy, playing hard and laying it on the line not only every Friday but every day. He has earned everything that he has gotten. … No matter what you ask him to do, he is going to do it to the best of his ability.”

The Whirlies’ ground attack (433 attempts for 3,548 yards and 61 touchdowns) has represented 68.4% of its plays this season, even though their passing attack has been effective when utilized.

Brandon, 247Sports’ No. 1 2026 recruit in the nation, has completed 141 of his 186 pass attempts for 2,374 yards, 30 touchdowns and just one interception.

On the season, Brandon is averaging 13.3 pass attempts per game, with a season-high 22 in Week 1 against Mount Tabor, but 75.8% of his throws have been completed while also averaging 12.8 yards per attempt. The 2024 Gatorade NC Player of the Year also rarely gets sacked and has averaged 9.4 rushing yards per carry.

“Faizon is not worried about anything other than winning football games,” Brown said. “He is going to do whatever it takes for us to win. People think, ‘Well, he threw the ball 10 times Friday night.’ Well, we are doing what we have to do to win the game. … It’s about the flow of the game and whatever it is dictating, and it’s not about individual accolades or stats.

“…But if you talk to Faizon right now, he is not going to talk about the Gatorade Player of the Year, he is going to talk about an opportunity to play Friday night and try to get to a state championship.”

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The defending 4A state champions are headed back to the state semifinals after picking up a win in a game between two unbeaten teams.

(2) Weddington won its 19th straight game with a 37-21 win over (3) East Forsyth in the fourth round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A state playoffs on Friday night.

The first half belonged to Weddington, but East Forsyth had some missed opportunities. The Eagles' Dominique Tshiboyi intercepted a Weddington pass on the opening drive, but the drive stalled and Weddington took over.

On the ensuing drive, Gregoy Fee connected with Javon Barber to get the Warriors down to the 8-yard line. The next two plays were runs by Nick Diamond, the last a four-yard run for a touchdown. Weddington led 7-0 with 3:47 left in the first quarter.

East Forsyth had another missed opportunity on its next drive. Backed up on their own goal line, the Eagles faced a fourth down from their own 6-yard line. Despite that, East Forsyth faked a punt and barely picked up the first down after an official measurement. Two plays later, Bryce Baker completed a deep ball to J.P. Gilchrist inside the Weddington 45-yard line, but the drive stalled again and the Eagles punted.

Weddington led 7-0 after the first quarter, but they quickly added to that lead in the second. On 4th & 13 from the 31-yard line, Fee found Joseph Madden for a touchdown, extending the Warriors' lead to 14-0.

East Forsyth finally found points on its next Drive. Baker connected with Jaylin Murry for a 27-yard gain down to the 3-yard line, then Corey Blair scored on the next play to get the Eagles within 14-7.

Weddington added a 21-yard field goal from Owen McNulty as time expired in the first half. McNulty missed a 31-yard field goal earlier in the quarter, but the Warriors led 17-7 at halftime.

East Forsyth tried to get within one score as it received the opening kick of the second half, but the Eagles were forced to punt and Weddington immediately took advantage. Diamond scored his second touchdown of the night with a 58-yard run to put Weddington in front by 17 points, leading 24-7.

East Forsyth went three-and-out on its next possession, and immediately, Fee connected with Barber for a 32-yard touchdown. The Eagles blocked the extra-point attempt, but Weddington's lead was 30-7 with eight minutes left in the third quarter.

The Eagles finally got more points on their next drive. Baker completed a 14-yard pass to Murry on fourth down to cut Weddington's lead to 30-14, making it a two-score game with 4:11 left in the third quarter.

Any hope of a comeback took a hit on the first play of the fourth quarter when Fee completed his third touchdown pass of the night — a 25-yard connection with Brody Anson. That score gave Weddington a 37-14 lead.

East Forsyth got one last touchdown late in the fourth quarter when Baker threw a six-yard pass to Jaire Richburg in the end zone. That brought the Eagles within 37-21 with just over four minutes left.

Weddington was able to kneel out the clock on its next possession, returning to the 4A western regional championship game.

Weddington will face the winner of (1) Grimsley and (5) Hough in the semifinals for the right to play for a 4A state championship.

Weddington continues to remain as the top ranked team in North Carolina with Grimsley coming in right behind them in our latest set of rankings as the NCHSAA playoffs had into the state championships

North Carolina high school football is in full playoff swing and so are our power rankings.

The No. 1 team in the Tar Heel State remains undefeated Weddington followed by the Grimsley, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee and then Cleveland. Same four have kept a stranglehold towards the top of our weekly rankings as the playoffs move into the final stages.

Here’s the complete breakdown of North Carolina's elite high school football teams, heading into the fourth round of the 2024 postseason, as we see it.

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2024 SBLive Football Top 25 North Carolina high school football rankings

1. Weddington (12-0)

Hoggard's #0 Kamar Fulton makes a tackle as Hoggard took on Weddington High School in the 4A Football Championship at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh Saturday Dec. 9, 2023. Weddington beat Hoggard 56 -21 to win the State Championship. KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS / KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS / USA TODAY NETWORK

The Warriors had another dominant performance last week to improve to 12-0 on the season when they rolled to a 55-0 win over Northern Guilford.

2. Grimsley (13-0)

It's no leap to state that Mount Tabor at Grimsley will be one of the top match-up early in the North Carolina high school football season. / Anthony Wooten

There’s not many running backs in the Tar Heel State playing better than Mitchell Summers right now. The tailback has rushed for over 1,700 yards and has scored 41 touchdowns this season.

3. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee (11-2)

AC Reynolds sophomore running back Max Guest runs the ball against Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Friday night at AC Reynolds High School in Asheville, NC. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee defeated AC Reynolds 37-28. A Reynolds football Rabun Gap Max Guest / Josh Bell / USA TODAY NETWORK

There's honestly an argument to be had that this Rabun Gap-Nacoochee club could be the best team right now in North Carolina. The Eagles only two losses have come to Hun (New Jersey) and top-ranked Baylor out of Tennessee.

4. Cleveland (13-0)

Not many signal callers can boast the kind of stat line Jackson Byrd has through twelve games. The senior has completed 222-of-368 passes for 3,502 yards and 38 touchdowns this season. Byrd has led the Rams on a deep playoff run that could lead to a state championship.

5. Rolesville (12-1)

Oct 21, 2011; Wake Forest, NC, USA; Wake Forest-Rolesville Cougars running back Casty St. Louis (28) carries the ball against the Millbrook Wildcats. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-Imagn Images / Mark Dolejs-Imagn Images

The Rams looked impressive in last week’s 44-6 thrashing of Richmond in the third round of the playoffs.

6. Hough (12-1)

Ralph Trey Blakeney has been a big reason why the Huskies are playing well, with the senior quarterback throwing for over 2,500 yards and 39 touchdowns to just a mere four interceptions.

7. East Forsyth (13-0)

Another quarterback that’s been playing really well in North Carolina is Bryce Baker, who has thrown for over 3,200 yards and 38 touchdowns this season. A showdown with top-ranked Weddington takes place this Friday night.

8. Mallard Creek (10-3)

The Mavericks this season had totaled three shutout victories. Only losses have come to Grayson (Georgia) and Hough, twice. Mallard Creek season ended with a 34-0 loss to Hough last week.

9. Cardinal Gibbons (11-1)

Hoggard's #45 Jaret Austin returns a fumble as Hoggard took on Cardinal Gibbons in the 4A State Playoff Semi Final game Friday Dec. 1, 2023 at Hoggard's Scott Braswell Stadium in Wilmington, N.C. Hoggard won 41-20 to become the 2023 NCHSAA 4A East Champions. KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS / KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS / USA TODAY NETWORK

Quarterback Gannon Jones has been a steady cog in the Crusaders' success this season, throwing for over 2,800 yards and 32 touchdowns.

10. Providence Day (8-3)

Providence Day's only three losses this season have come up against top ranked Weddington and Rabun Gap-Nacoochee. Not bad losses if you ask us, but now Providence Day is officially out of the postseason.

11. Dudley (13-0)

The Panthers' defense has really been getting after opposing quarterbacks, racking up around 94 sacks through twelve games. Don't forget about the over 268 tackles that have for a loss. This front seven has been elite all season long.

12. Seventy-First (13-0)

Not many teams have run the ball as effectively as the Falcons this season. Seventy-First has totaled well over 4,300 yards and 50-plus touchdowns on the ground so far.

13. Hickory (13-0)

Not many opposing teams are able to put it altogther against Hickory's stingy defense, which has only allowed 171 points and recorded four shutouts. The Red Tornadoes had to lean on their offense last week in a wild 63-48 win over Crest last week.

14. Hoggard (12-1)

Hoggard's offense lines up as Hoggard took on Mill Brook Friday Nov. 29, 2024 at Scott Braswell Stadium in Wilmington, N.C. Hoggard beat Mill Brook in Round 3 of the 2024 NCHSAA 4A East playoffs 28-21. KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS / KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Vikings started off the season with a 35-32 loss to Cleveland and all they've done since then is continue to win twelve straight games. A heavily anticipated tilt with Cardinal Gibbons looms this upcoming Friday night.

15. Havelock (12-1)

Jaylen Hewitt is one of the leaders in the state in the passing, with over 4,100 yards and 40 touchdowns. Pretty solid numbers for the signal caller this fall.

16. Robinson (12-1)

The Bulldogs through 13 games had out-scored opponents 572-108. Not too shabby when it comes to the defensive side of things. Robinson's season ended last week in a 20-7 loss to Dudley.

17. Richmond (10-3)

Richmond just entered the rankings last week, but now see its season end after a 44-6 loss to Rolesville.

18. Charlotte Catholic (9-3)

Hard to drop a team too far after their only losses have come to Providence Day and a talented Crest squad. Still hanging in strong in the Top 25 this week, even after a 42-14 loss to Grimsley to end their season.

19. Independence (10-2)

The Patriots season ended with a 47-3 loss to Hough last week in the playoffs.

20. Watauga (10-1)

The Pioneers' dream season ended last week in a 23-0 loss to Mallard Creek.

21. West Forsyth (8-4)

West Forsyth dropped their fourth game of the season against No. 7 East Forsyth, 56-19. The Titans' season is effectively over.

22. Northern Guilford (11-1)

The Nighthawks narrowly edged out Marvin Ridge, 28-24, in the opening round of the playoffs. North Guilford's season came to a close after a 55-0 rout by top-ranked Weddington last week.

23. Millbrook (11-2)

Millbrook was another team that broke into the rankings recently, but faltered last week in a 28-21 loss to Hoggard.

24. Clayton (10-2)

For Clayton, the season came to an end last week after a 24-13 loss to Richmond.

25. Charlotte Christian (7-4)

The Knights only four losses on the season have come against Independence, Providence Day (twice) and Rabun Gap-Nacoochee, all teams ranked ahead of Charlotte Christian.

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