Alabama High School Football
Grissom Tigers
Virgil I. Grissom High School · Huntsville, AL
235-350-0All-time record
40%Winning pct.
0State titles
4Region titles
15Playoff appearances
53Seasons
Championships
- State playoff titles
- None
- State mythical titles
- None
- Region championships
- 1975, 1983, 1991, 1995
Team Records
- Overall Record
- 235-350-0
- Winning Pct.
- 40%
- State Playoff Titles
- 0
- State Mythical Titles
- 0
- Region/Area Titles
- 4
- Region/Area Record
- 76-181
- All State Players
- 39
- NFL Players
- 0
- Weeks Ranked #1
- 0
- Home Record
- 119-156-0
- Away Record
- 104-162-0
Playoff Records
- Overall Record
- 11-15
- Appearances
- 15
- 1st Round
- 6-9
- 2nd Round
- 3-1
- 3rd Round
- 1-1
- Semi-Finals
- 1-3
- Finals
- 0-1
- Longest win streak
- 11 (11/1/1974-10/24/1975)
- Longest losing streak
- 20 (8/28/2015-10/27/2016)
Season by Season
53 seasons. Asterisk marks a season with every score on file.
| Year | Class | Record | PF | PA | Playoffs | Region | Region rec. | Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 * | 6A | 0-2 | 25 | 60 | R4 | 0-1 | Preston Judah | |
| 2025 * | 7A | 1-9 | 142 | 319 | R4 | 0-7 | Preston Judah | |
| 2024 * | 7A | 2-8 | 202 | 362 | R4 | 1-6 | Rich Dutton | |
| 2023 * | 7A | 2-8 | 111 | 301 | R4 | 1-6 | Rich Dutton | |
| 2022 * | 7A | 3-7 | 125 | 322 | R4 | 1-6 | Rich Dutton | |
| 2021 * | 7A | 3-7 | 154 | 345 | R4 | 1-6 | Rich Dutton | |
| 2020 * | 7A | 6-5 | 249 | 187 | 0-1 | R4 | 4-3 | Chip English |
| 2019 * | 7A | 3-7 | 193 | 310 | R4 | 0-7 | Chip English | |
| 2018 * | 7A | 4-6 | 206 | 295 | R4 | 1-6 | Chip English | |
| 2017 * | 7A | 3-7 | 127 | 243 | R4 | 1-6 | Chip English | |
| 2016 * | 7A | 0-10 | 101 | 503 | R4 | 0-7 | Eddie Stewart | |
| 2015 * | 7A | 0-10 | 53 | 428 | R4 | 0-7 | Eddie Stewart | |
| 2014 * | 7A | 1-9 | 172 | 424 | R4 | 0-7 | Eddie Stewart | |
| 2013 * | 6A | 0-10 | 57 | 441 | R7 | 0-7 | Dale Overton | |
| 2012 * | 6A | 3-7 | 175 | 308 | R7 | 2-5 | Dale Overton | |
| 2011 * | 6A | 1-9 | 98 | 364 | R8 | 1-6 | Joe Dasero2/Matt Clouser | |
| 2010 * | 6A | 1-9 | 121 | 349 | R8 | 0-7 | Keith Henderson | |
| 2009 * | 6A | 4-6 | 161 | 179 | R8 | 2-6 | Bobby Rhoades | |
| 2008 * | 6A | 3-7 | 124 | 242 | R8 | 1-7 | Ronny Massey | |
| 2007 * | 6A | 3-7 | 181 | 260 | R8 | 1-6 | Ronny Massey | |
| 2006 * | 6A | 4-6 | 141 | 180 | R8 | 3-4 | Ronny Massey | |
| 2005 * | 6A | 5-5 | 226 | 189 | R8 | 2-4 | Ronny Massey | |
| 2004 * | 6A | 4-7 | 138 | 194 | 0-1 | R8 | 2-4 | Ronny Massey |
| 2003 * | 6A | 3-7 | 216 | 218 | R8 | 1-4 | Ronny Massey | |
| 2002 * | 6A | 8-3 | 251 | 135 | 0-1 | R8 | 3-2 | Ronny Massey |
| 2001 * | 6A | 6-5 | 211 | 190 | 0-1 | R8 | 4-3 | Ronny Massey |
| 2000 * | 6A | 12-2 | 412 | 174 | 3-1 | R8 | 6-1 | Ronny Massey |
| 1999 * | 6A | 3-7 | 226 | 278 | R15 | 1-2 | Ronny Massey | |
| 1998 * | 6A | 3-7 | 148 | 243 | R15 | 2-1 | Paul Parvin | |
| 1997 * | 6A | 1-9 | 110 | 326 | R15 | 0-3 | Paul Parvin | |
| 1996 * | 6A | 3-7 | 196 | 256 | R15 | 1-2 | Paul Parvin | |
| 1995 * | 6A | 5-6 | 226 | 211 | 0-1 | R14 Title | 3-0 | Paul Parvin |
| 1994 * | 6A | 7-3 | 167 | 145 | R14 | 1-2 | Paul Parvin | |
| 1993 * | 6A | 5-6 | 123 | 138 | 0-1 | R14 | 1-1 | Paul Parvin |
| 1992 * | 6A | 2-8 | 120 | 219 | R14 | 0-2 | Paul Parvin | |
| 1991 * | 6A | 3-8 | 114 | 217 | 0-1 | R16 Title | 2-0 | Paul Parvin |
| 1990 * | 6A | 0-10 | 60 | 285 | R16 | 0-2 | Paul Parvin | |
| 1989 * | 6A | 4-6 | 118 | 180 | R14 | 1-2 | Paul Parvin | |
| 1988 * | 6A | 5-5 | 161 | 216 | R14 | 0-3 | Larrie Robinson | |
| 1987 * | 6A | 4-7 | 129 | 196 | 0-1 | R14 | 2-1 | Larrie Robinson |
| 1986 * | 6A | 3-7 | 102 | 138 | R14 | 1-2 | Larrie Robinson | |
| 1985 * | 6A | 7-6 | 187 | 207 | 2-1 | R16 | 2-1 | Larrie Robinson |
| 1984 * | 6A | 6-4 | 169 | 172 | R16 | 1-2 | Larrie Robinson | |
| 1983 * | 4A | 7-4 | 168 | 174 | 0-1 | R11 Title | 4-1 | Larrie Robinson |
| 1982 * | 4A | 5-5 | 119 | 103 | R11 | 4-1 | Larrie Robinson | |
| 1981 * | 4A | 5-5 | 118 | 108 | R11 | 3-1 | Larrie Robinson | |
| 1980 * | 4A | 11-2 | 266 | 130 | 2-1 | R11 | 3-1 | Larrie Robinson |
| 1979 * | 4A | 4-6 | 97 | 126 | R11 | 3-2 | Larrie Robinson | |
| 1978 * | 4A | 3-6 | 77 | 169 | R11 | 2-3 | Larrie Robinson | |
| 1977 * | 4A | 1-9 | 112 | 263 | R11 | 1-2 | Larrie Robinson | |
| 1976 * | 4A | 5-5 | 102 | 106 | R11 | 0-3 | Larrie Robinson | |
| 1975 * | 4A | 10-2 | 200 | 97 | 1-1 | R11 Title | Larrie Robinson | |
| 1974 * | 4A | 6-3 | 190 | 129 | Larrie Robinson |
Head Coaches
| Coach | Years | Record | Playoffs | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Judah | 2025-26 | 1-11 | ||
| Rich Dutton | 2021-24 | 10-30 | ||
| Chip English | 2017-20 | 16-25 | 0-1 | 6-22 |
| Eddie Stewart | 2014-16 | 1-29 | ||
| Dale Overton | 2012-13 | 3-17 | ||
| Joe Dasero2/Matt Clouser | 2011 | 1-9 | ||
| Keith Henderson | 2010 | 1-9 | ||
| Bobby Rhoades | 2009 | 4-6 | ||
| Ronny Massey | 1999-08 | 51-56 | 3-4 | 24-37 |
| Paul Parvin | 1989-98 | 33-70 | 0-3 | 11-15 |
| Larrie Robinson | 1970-88 | 114-88 | 8-7 | 26-23 |
Team Timeline
- 1970First team
- 1970First varsity football team.
- 1971First playoff win.
- 1971First 10 win season.
- 1971First playoff appearance.
- 1973First 11 win season.
- 1975First region championship.
- 2000First 12 win season.
By the Numbers
- Seasons
- 57
- Winning Seasons
- 20
- Losing Seasons
- 36
- Most Wins in A Season
- 12 (2000)
- Most Losses in A Season
- 10 (2016)
- 10 Win Seasons
- 5
- Most Points Scored in a Game
- 57 (8/27/2020)
- Most Points Scored in a Season
- 412 (2000)
- Most Points Allowed in a Game
- 71 (10/22/2015)
- Most Points Allowed in a Season
- 503 (2016)
- Largest Margin of Victory
- 57 (8/27/2020)
- Largest Margin of Defeat
- 63 (10/10/2019)
- Most Points Both Teams in a Game
- 91 (10/14/2010)
- Last Shutout
- 8/22/2025
- Last Time Shutout
- 10/9/2025
- Shutouts All-Time
- 58
- Been Shutout All-Time
- 82
Honored Players
100 selections on file.
| Year | Player | Pos. | Class | Honor | Team | College | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Semaj Gurley | OL | Sr. | AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North | |||
| 2024 | Timothy Cole Jr. | LB | Sr. | All State 7A | HM | ASWA | |
| 2024 | Tristian Taylor | ATH | Jr. | All State 7A | 2nd | ASWA | |
| 2023 | Cole Porter | ATH | Sr. | All State 7A | HM | ASWA | |
| 2023 | Jalin Edwards | DL | Sr. | All State 7A | HM | ASWA | |
| 2022 | Cole Porter | DB | Sr. | All State 7A | HM | ASWA | |
| 2022 | Steven Crigger | OL | Sr. | All State 7A | HM | ASWA | |
| 2021 | Detrick Jones | DL | Sr. | AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North | |||
| 2020 | John Allen Stogner | WR | Sr. | All State 7A | HM | ASWA | |
| 2020 | Kahlil Saunders | DL | Sr. | All State 7A | 2nd | ASWA | |
| 2019 | Kahlil Saunders | DL | Jr. | All State 7A | 2nd | ASWA | |
| 2018 | Jerwuan Thomas | ATH | Sr. | All State 7A | 1st | ASWA | |
| 2018 | Mel Dantzler | RB | Sr. | All State 7A | HM | ASWA | |
| 2017 | Mel Dantzler | RB | Jr. | All State 7A | HM | ASWA | |
| 2012 | Thomas Hill | ATH | Sr. | All State 6A | 1st | ASWA | |
| 2007 | Reed Anderson | OL | Sr. | AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North | |||
| 2006 | Nathan Burrow | OL | Sr. | All State 6A | 1st | ASWA | |
| 2006 | Nathan Burrow | OL | Sr. | All State 6A | HM | BN | |
| 2005 | Chandler Brooks | PK | Jr. | All State 6A | HM | BN | |
| 2003 | Davis Manning | QB | Sr. | All State 6A | HM | BN | |
| 2003 | Jason Bosley | OL | Sr. | Alabama vs. Mississippi All Star Game | Auburn | ||
| 2003 | Jason Bosley | OL | Sr. | All State 6A | 1st | ASWA | |
| 2003 | Jason Bosley | OL | Sr. | All State 6A | HM | BN | |
| 2002 | Adam Elmore | LB | Sr. | All State 6A | HM | ASWA | |
| 2002 | Adam Elmore | LB | Sr. | All State 6A | HM | BN | |
| 2002 | Andrew Black | OL | Sr. | All State 6A | 1st | ASWA | |
| 2002 | Andrew Black | OL | Sr. | All State 6A | HM | BN | |
| 2002 | Jarren Humphrey | DE | Sr. | AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North | |||
| 2002 | Jarren Humphrey | DL | Sr. | All State 6A | HM | ASWA | |
| 2002 | Jarren Humphrey | DL | Sr. | All State 6A | HM | BN | |
| 2002 | Jayson Swain | WR | Sr. | All American | Tennessee | U.S. Army | |
| 2002 | Jayson Swain | WR | All Southern · HM | Tennessee | Orlando Sentinel | ||
| 2002 | Jayson Swain | WR | Sr. | Super 12 | Tennessee | ASWA | |
| 2002 | Jayson Swain | WR | Sr. | Super All-State | Tennessee | Bham News | |
| 2002 | Jayson Swain | WR | Sr. | All State 6A | 1st | BN | |
| 2002 | Jayson Swain | WR | Sr. | All State 6A | 1st | ASWA | |
| 2001 | Adam Elmore | LB | Jr. | All State 6A | HM | ASWA | |
| 2001 | Andrew Wilson | PK | All State 6A | HM | ASWA | ||
| 2001 | C.J. Powell | Sr. | AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North | ||||
| 2001 | C.J. Powell | OL | Sr. | All State 6A | HM | BN | |
| 2001 | Jayson Swain | WR | Jr. | All State 6A | HM | ASWA | |
| 2001 | Jayson Swain | WR | Jr. | All State 6A | HM | BN | |
| 2000 | Chad Kemp | RB | Sr. | AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North | |||
| 2000 | Haneef Haqq | RB | Sr. | AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North | |||
| 2000 | Jayson Swain | WR | So. | Super 12 | Tennessee | ||
| 2000 | Jayson Swain | WR | So. | Super All-State | Tennessee | Bham News | |
| 2000 | Jayson Swain | WR | So. | All State 6A | 1st | ASWA | |
| 2000 | Jayson Swain | WR | So. | All State 6A | 1st | BN | |
| 2000 | Joe Sumral | DB | Sr. | Alabama vs. Mississippi All Star Game | Kentucky | ||
| 2000 | Jon Sumrall | DB | Sr. | All State 6A | 1st | ASWA | |
| 2000 | Jon Sumrall | DB | Sr. | All State 6A | HM | BN | |
| 2000 | Roy Mitros | DE | Sr. | AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North | |||
| 2000 | Roy Mitros | LB | Sr. | All State 6A | HM | BN | |
| 2000 | Roy Mitros | ATH | Sr. | All State 6A | 1st | ASWA | |
| 2000 | Tyler Weaver | QB | Sr. | AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North | |||
| 2000 | Tyler Weaver | QB | Sr. | All State 6A | HM | BN | |
| 2000 | Tyler Weaver | QB | Sr. | All State 6A | HM | ASWA | |
| 1999 | Jayson Swain | WR | Fr. | All State 6A | HM | ASWA | |
| 1999 | Jon Sumrall | DB | Jr. | All State 6A | HM | BN | |
| 1999 | Jon Sumrall | DB | Jr. | All State 6A | HM | ASWA | |
| 1999 | Ray Mitros | LB | Jr. | All State 6A | HM | ASWA | |
| 1999 | Roy Milsos | LB | Jr. | All State 6A | HM | BN | |
| 1995 | Jay Morris | RB | Sr. | All State 6A | HM | ASWA | |
| 1991 | Brian Bofenkamp | RB | Sr. | All State 6A | HM | BN | |
| 1988 | Jason Smith | P | All State 6A | HM | ASWA | ||
| 1988 | Steve Derisso | LB | Sr. | All State 6A | HM | BN | |
| 1988 | Steve Derisso | LB | Sr. | All State 6A | 1st | ASWA | |
| 1985 | Jeff Hill | B | All State 6A | HM | ASWA | ||
| 1985 | Jeff Hill | RB | All State 6A | HM | BN | ||
| 1984 | Jeff Hill | RB | All State 6A | HM | ASWA | ||
| 1984 | Tommy Keller | DB | Sr. | All State 6A | 1st | ASWA | |
| 1984 | Tommy Keller | DB | Sr. | All State 6A | 1st | BN | |
| 1983 | John Lutz | OL | All State 4A | HM | ASWA | ||
| 1981 | Jim Ferrell | L | All State 4A | HM | BPH | ||
| 1981 | Scott Tillery | QB | All State 4A | 2nd | BPH | ||
| 1981 | Scott Tillery | B | All State 4A | HM | BN | ||
| 1980 | Hardy Walker | T | Sr. | All American | Alabama | Adidas | |
| 1980 | Hardy Walker | L | Sr. | All American | Alabama | Parade | |
| 1980 | Hardy Walker | OL/DL | All Southern | Alabama | Orlando Sentinel | ||
| 1980 | Hardy Walker | T | Sr. | AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North | Alabama | ||
| 1980 | Hardy Walker | L | Sr. | All State 4A | 1st | BN | |
| 1980 | Hardy Walker | T | All State 4A | 1st | BPH | ||
| 1976 | Steve Cash | LB/FB | Sr. | AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North | Alabama | ||
| 1976 | Steve Cash | LB | Super All-State | BPH | |||
| 1976 | Steve Cash | LB | Sr. | All State 4A | 1st | BPH | |
| 1976 | Steve Cash | C | Sr. | All State 4A | HM | BN | |
| 1975 | Foster Christy | QB | Sr. | All American | Auburn | Coach & Athlete | |
| 1975 | Foster Christy | QB | Sr. | AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North | Auburn | ||
| 1975 | Foster Christy | QB | Sr. | All State 4A | HM | BN | |
| 1975 | Foster Christy | QB | Sr. | All State 4A | HM | BPH | |
| 1975 | Tim Stowers | LB | Sr. | All State 4A | HM | BPH | |
| 1975 | Tim Stowers | C | Sr. | All State 4A | HM | BN | |
| 1974 | Bo Emerson | B | All State 4A | HM | BPH | ||
| 1974 | Foster Christy | B | All State 4A | HM | BPH | ||
| 1973 | Frank Digesu | FL | Sr. | AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North | Auburn | ||
| 1973 | Frank Digesu | E | Sr. | All State 4A | 1st | BPH | |
| 1973 | Frank Digesu | E | Sr. | All State 4A | 2nd | BN | |
| 1971 | Greg Phillips | LB | Sr. | AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North | Tennessee | ||
| 1971 | Greg Phillips | E | Sr. | All State 4A | 1st | BN | |
| 1971 | Greg Phillips | LB | Sr. | All State 4A | 1st | BPH |
Enrollment History
Students, with the school's statewide rank in parentheses.
- 2026-27
- 1278 (15)
- 2024-25
- 1486 (11)
- 2022-23
- 1564 (9)
- 2020-21
- 1437 (11)
- 2018-19
- 1367 (15)
- 2016-17
- 1365 (14)
- 2014-15
- 1400 (11)
- 2012-13
- 1467 (8)
- 2010-11
- 1499 (6)
- 2008-09
- 1385 (8)
- 2006-07
- 1419 (7)
- 2004-05
- 1315 (5)
- 2002-03
- 1410 (5)
- 2000-01
- 1563 (4)
- 1998-99
- 1561 (6)
- 1996-97
- 1555 (4)
- 1994-95
- 1541 (4)
- 1990-91
- 1614 (5)
- 1988-89
- 1690 (4)
- 1986-87
- 1519 (5)
- 1984-85
- 1519 (5)
Records reflect scores on file; this program's history is 100.0% complete. Corrections are welcome.