by Freshman of the Year
Grace Kingery of North Ridgeville
Who saw this coming this past November? North Ridgeville was heading into a season where their top player last year Leia Smith had graduated and one of their best players coming back, Laney Rumancik was lost for their year. We knew that Daylan Baker and Maddy Rosado were talented enough to lead, but who would pick up the scoring left behind by Laney & Leia?
Enter, Grace Kingery! This fantastic freshman absolutely lit it up this season from long range. The Rangers were never out of a game if Kingery was lurking near the three-point line. She played solid defense as well and could also score at will with an incredible driving jumper. It is almost scary to think she is only a Freshman. She will continue to grow and get better.
I spoke with head coach Amy Esser who had this to say, “Grace is one of the most humble; selfless kids I’ve ever coached. She’d be the first to say that her success is because of her teammates. It’s a reflection of her character and the mark of a great athlete.
She is something special for sure! She is the last one to leave the gym and usually the one to call and ask to get in the gyms on her days off. I’m very proud to be her coach but most importantly proud of who she is and her dedication to the player and teammate she wants to be. She has a great future ahead of her! “
