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Name: Grace Muriceak
School: Hollidaysburg Area
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sport: Tennis
Athlete of the week achievement: Muriceak won all four of her individual matches at No. 2 singles for Hollidaysburg this week, 6-0, 6-0, against Central Cambria, Altoona, Tyrone and Abington Heights. The Lady Tigers won all of the matches.
Season update: Muriceak is undefeated at 11-0, as is Hollidaysburg this season.
Coach Brian Denis' quote: "Grace had about as perfect a week as you can have, against some very good competition. She has been a rock for us at the No. 2 position for the last three years, and is one of the major reasons our team has been so successful. She's one of the most dedicated and humble student-athletes I have ever had the pleasure of working with."
Favorite teacher: Ms. Jack
Favorite subject: Anatomy and Physiology
Favorite movie: "Mean Girls"
Favorite food: Chipotle bowls
Favorite song: "Silver Springs" by Fleetwood Mac
Outside interests: Hiking, art, traveling
Favorite professional team: Dallas Cowboys
Favorite college team: Pitt football
Pro athlete most admired: Coco Gauff
Best athlete I ever competed against: Central Mountain's Addison Lindsay
Most influential person on my athletic career: Brian and Amanda Denis
Proudest athletic achievement: Making it to the second round of states two years in a row
How I got my start in tennis: Youth summer tennis clinics through the YMCA
Future goal: Play college tennis for Grove City and go to PT school