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Grace Anderson Shows 'True Grit' For Oak Lawn Spartan Girls Wrestling

Anderson has proved she's a force to be reckoned with, both on and off the mat, coach says.

Grace Anderson
Grace Anderson (OLCHS)

OAK LAWN, IL — It might be her first season competing for the Oak Lawn Community High School girls wrestling team, but it has not taken Grace Anderson long to earn the respect of coaches and teammates. She is proving to be a real competitor on the mat for the Spartans.

Anderson has quickly built a reputation as one of them toughest competitors on the team, proving that she’s a force to be reckoned with both on and off the mat.”

“Grace is already making waves with her grit and determination,” OLCHS head coach Matt Arthur said. “Known as one of the hardest-working athletes in the room, Grace’s commitment to her craft and her teammates sets her apart. She leads by example with unmatched accountability and a relentless work ethic, earning the respect of everyone around her.”

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~ Contributed by Brian Frangella, OLCHS Feature Writer

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