We played OUR game tonight and came out on top again! Let’s keep rolling brothers! Go Mustangs! #football #mustangs #oline #leftguard #sophomoreyear #nchsaa3a #sylvanc #stateplayoffs #round2 #FridayNightLights

Go vote ayden johnson for Athlete of the Week! Poll closes on Thursday at Noon. citizen-times.com/story/sports/h…

I couldn’t have asked for a better group of brothers to finish out my sophomore year with. 8-4. Mountain 7 Co-Conference Champs. #sophomoreyear #coconferencechamps #classof2027 #oline #leftguard #sylvanc

Smoky Mountain's Christian Grant has accepted his invitation to the Dream All-American football classic. Congratulations Christian! Read the full press release here: thenationalradar.com/post/introduci…

I am so unbelievably honored to be able to accept this offer. I can’t wait to learn more about my position and bring it all back for next season! #grateful #blessed #sophomoreyear #oline #leftguard #classof2027 Dream All-American

Congratulations to Cason Sheppard and Christian Grant for being named #mtn7 honorable mention. Go Mustangs!

Game time is 10 am tomorrow! I’m so grateful for this opportunity to play in the Dream All-American Bowl! Go Team Stars!! #dreamallamerica #classof2027 #oline #leftguard #at&tstadium

I am so grateful for the opportunity I had to play in Dallas Cowboys Stadium. Our team lost 14-7 but we had fun. I learned a lot and can’t wait for this season with Mustang football! #dreamamericanbowl #football #oline #leftguard #classof2027 #teamstars

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I’m so honored to be named the Jersey Mike’s Athlete of the week for Indoor Track & Field. This has been a great time of perfecting my form in the circle. #jerseymikes #track&field #shotput #classof2027 #ithrowthings

I PR’d today with a distance of 42’5”. I just missed state qualifier unfortunately by 7”. Outdoor track is up next! #shotput #classof2027 #trackandfield #PR #sylvanc

I’m proud to announce a new PR in discus with a distance of 120’. I’m gonna keep hitting the weight room and keep getting them gains. #discus #fieldevents #smokymountain #sophomoreyear #blessed #humble #gains #newpr

I’m honored to announce a new PR in discus. I was able to throw 125’10” today! I’m striving for more strength and improvements each meet. #humbled #discus #newpr #sophomoreyear #sylvanc #mustangs #chasingregionals

I’m honored and humbled to have received an invitation to the #allamericanchallenge through #vtosports. Was a great day on the turf! #sophomoreyear #football #oline #leftguard #blessed #sylvanc

I am honored to have received 3 awards at the academic banquet tonight. My hard work in the class is shining bright! #AcademicExcellence #academics #awards #mathIIIawards #sophomoreyear #earlycollege #workhardplayharder

Thank you Corina Gribble for your work on this. Rylee Smith Josiah Hunter cole Eli Snider Damon Young Noah McKnight Christian Grant Jason Jefferson Will clonch Hampton Rhyne

Sophomore year is in the books. Junior year is up and I hope we can make it even better. Academically and athletically. I was blessed to receive 4 academic award this year as well as a few athletic awards. #sophomoreyear #classof2027 #football #trackandfield #shotput #discus

Had a great camp with Dream All-American at St Pius Catholic HS this weekend. Earned my 3 star rank and couldn’t be more humbled. The countdown to junior year is on! #classof2027 #oline #footballcamps #dreamallamerican #rivals

Christian “CJ” Grant is an elite offensive lineman in the Class of 2027 who brings size, strength, and intelligence to every snap. Standing at 6’1” and 305 pounds, CJ is a powerful presence in the trenches, consistently winning battles at the line of scrimmage with strong hands,

I’m so humbled by this preseason announcement. I worked hard in the offseason and can’t wait to see how much it pays off. Go Mustangs!! #dreamallamerican #recruitnation #junioryear #offensiveline #sylvanc #classof2027 #nationalradar