OLCHS Grace Delberto Answers The Call In Singles Tennis

OAK LAWN, IL — For the last three years, Oak Lawn Community High School girls tennis player Grace Delberto has played on a doubles team. However, entering this her senior season, she made the switch to competing in singles play. And with only one loss in her South Suburban Conference Red competition this campaign, it is safe to say she answered the challenge.

Although she doesn’t say much during practices and games, she is a quiet role model for younger players. They can see how hard she works on improving her game and doing what is necessary to help the team compete. Delberto is a huge asset for the Spartans.

“She made the transition to singles in a stellar manner,” said OLCHS head coach Dan Doyle. “Grace continues to grow in her tennis acumen and skills as witnessed by her willingness to make adjustments during competition, learn more skilled and difficult shots to add to her repertoire, and to sustain a mentally tough attitude during conference matches and intense invitational tournaments. The younger players will have big shoes to fill next year in her absence.”

~ Contributed by Brian Frangella, OLCHS Staff Writer