Jme Braun
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
For many who grew up here, Gregory is synonomous with Gorilla Football. Gregory Gorilla football is more than a sport; it’s a tradition, a legacy, a community; one that was built by amazing leaders like Mike Dacy, Dan Whalen, and countless others. Mark Vedral recalls the days when the team changed at the auditorium, then followed the fire truck down the road to the field. “Imagine a small army of football players walking down the road, and all you hear is the sound of their cleats, tapping the ground,” Mark Vedral recalls. “We would walk onto the field and the other team would always be staring, unnerved.”