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Grace Academy continues building toward return to region play

Staff file photo by Olivia Ross / Grace Academy linebacker Andrew Huggins will be counted on to be a defensive leader for the Golden Eagles this season.
Staff file photo by Olivia Ross / Grace Academy linebacker Andrew Huggins will be counted on to be a defensive leader for the Golden Eagles this season. Staff file photo by Olivia Ross / Grace Academy linebacker Andrew Huggins will be counted on to be a defensive leader for the Golden Eagles this season.

By Stephen Hargis 2 min read

GRACE ACADEMY GOLDEN EAGLES

Head coach: Bob Ateca (62-74 here and overall)

Returning starters: 6 offensive; 8 defensive

Last year’s record: 7-3 against independent schedule

Key players: Sam Richards (6-1, 250) Sr. OL/DL, Christian Englbrecht (6-0, 165) Sr. K, Joel Estes (6-0, 165) Sr. WR/FS, Andrew Huggins (6-2, 175) Jr. LB, Walter Bianco (5-8, 180) Jr. RB/LB, Carson Knecht (5-8, 170) Sr. QB/DB, Clayton Gunther (6-1, 185) Jr. QB.