Granite City High School Football

05/20/2026

Granite City Football has officially wrapped up our offseason workouts💪🏼

We want to thank all of the athletes who showed up, competed, and continued building the foundation for this upcoming season. The work put in during the offseason matters, and we are excited about the direction our program is heading.

As we transition into summer football, we encourage all current players, incoming freshmen, and parents to join our SportsYou app. This will be our main source of communication for important updates, schedules, practice information, summer activities, announcements, and everything needed to stay connected with Granite City Football.

If you are interested in being part of the program, SportsYou is the best place to get started and stay informed.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone this summer as we continue building Granite City Football together!

05/13/2026

New Head Coach Sherand Boyd Jr. and Granite City QB Jesus Atilano (2027) joined the Metro East Sports Podcast to talk Warrior Football, offseason development, and the future of the program.

Our program appreciates the opportunity to represent Granite City and share the vision for Warrior Football.

The work continues!

This season is presented by Little Caesars Pizza!For Segment 2, we are joined by guests from Granite City Football. Sherand Boyd has coached at a few ME scho...

05/12/2026

Parents of all current and incoming high school football players are invited to attend our 2026 Parent Meeting this Thursday from 5:30–6:30 PM in the Granite City High School Main Gym.

Come meet the coaching staff, hear about expectations for the upcoming season, summer plans, and the direction of the program. We’re excited to continue building something our community can be proud of.

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05/01/2026

QB Jesus Atilano (2027) coaching up the future of Granite City Quarterbacks at the 2026 Barbara Kerch Sports Day🏈

Theres a Ton of talent out here!

04/30/2026

*PARENT MEETING LOCATION UPDATED*

Parent meeting on May 14th will now be held in the Main Gym.

04/30/2026

04/23/2026

First-ever IHSA Spring Football Showcase.

We took 11 Granite City athletes to compete alongside 14 schools, 180 athletes, and with 30 college programs in attendance.

Our guys showed up and competed the right way , with high energy and effort all night! We are proud of how they represented Granite City

More to come. Big things coming this season.

03/31/2026

🏈 2026 Granite City Warrior Football Camp

Granite City Football is excited to host our annual youth camp for incoming 3rd–8th graders!

This is a great opportunity for young athletes to learn fundamentals, compete, and experience the energy of Granite City Football.

📅 June 9–11
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Kevin Greene Field
💲 $30

Please bring athletic clothes, cleats/shoes, and a water bottle.

We’re looking forward to building the future of Granite City Football, see you there!

01/28/2026

Welcome our new Head coach! Sherand Boyd Jr.⚫️🔴

🏈 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐲𝐝 𝐉𝐫.!

Granite City School District #9 is proud to welcome Sherand Boyd Jr. as the new Granite City High School Head Football Coach and Special Education Teacher!

Boyd brings seven years of coaching experience, most recently serving as the passing game coordinator and cornerbacks coach at Edwardsville High School. His coaching journey also includes stops at Belleville West High School, McKendree University, and De Smet Jesuit High School.

As a collegiate student-athlete, Boyd was a three-year letterman at safety at the University of Northern Colorado. From 2016-18, he appeared in 31 games with 20 starts, including starting 10 of 11 games during the 2018 season. That year, he was named a team captain and earned Honorable Mention All-Big Sky Conference honors. Boyd tied the school’s Division I single-season interception record (4), and finished fourth on the team in tackles (58).

Boyd also had an outstanding high school career at Belleville West (2011-14), where he was a three-time All-Conference selection, a three-time team captain, and helped lead the Maroons to the IHSA playoffs. A versatile athlete, Boyd contributed on both sides of the ball as a quarterback and outside linebacker.

Boyd has seven years of experience in education, including the 2025-26 school year as a Special Education Teacher at Edwardsville High School, along with previous roles at Belleville West and De Smet Jesuit.

Coach Boyd earned his bachelor’s degree in special education from the University of Northern Colorado in 2019 and his master’s degree in educational leadership from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2022.

Please join us in welcoming head coach Sherand Boyd Jr. to the Warrior family—we’re excited for the future of Granite City High School Football!

12/03/2025

GRANITE CITY FOOTBALL : OFF-SEASON LIFTING OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS

Warriors , it’s time to get back to work.

We’re launching off-season weight training open to ALL GCHS students ...whether you’re a current football player, thinking about joining next season, or simply want to get stronger and improve your athleticism.

Full schedule and details coming soon, but here’s what you can expect:
• High-energy, structured workouts
• Strength + speed development
• A positive, growth-focused environment
• Coaches who will help you level up every week, no matter your experience

If you’re interested or have questions, stop by Room 210 or email [email protected]

Whether you’re committed, curious, or just want to try lifting for the first time, you’re welcome to show up and see what it’s all about. No pressure ,just progress!

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Let’s build together.
Go Warriors. 🔴⚫️