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Grace Academy’s future looks bright with roster full of talented sophomores

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / Grace Academys Walter Bianco (8) runs down the field. Grace Academy and Chattanooga Prep held a scrimmage on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Grace Academy.
Staff photo by Olivia Ross / Grace Academys Walter Bianco (8) runs down the field. Grace Academy and Chattanooga Prep held a scrimmage on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Grace Academy. Staff photo by Olivia Ross / Grace Academys Walter Bianco (8) runs down the field. Grace Academy and Chattanooga Prep held a scrimmage on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Grace Academy.

By Stephen Hargis 3 min read

GRACE ACADEMY GOLDEN EAGLES

Head coach: Bob Ateca (55-71 here and overall)

Returning starters: 7 offensive; 6 defensive

Last year’s record: 6-4, lost in first round of TSIAA playoffs

Key players: Wesley Thompson (5-8, 165) Sr. QB/LB, Brock Passons (5-8, 165) Sr. WR/DB, Jacob Mock (6-0, 175) Sr. RB/LB, Sam Richards (6-0, 245) Jr. OL/DL, Boone Perry (5-8, 160) So. WR/DB, Austin Nelson (6-0, 265) Jr. OL, Andrew Huggins (6-1, 170) So. TE, Walter Bianco (5-7, 170) So. RB/LB.