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Eagles Pride: 5 Unforgettable Athletes From Totino-Grace High School
From local fields to national fame, these stars got their start in Fridley.
Sports run deep in Fridley, and Totino-Grace High School has long been at the heart of it. It’s no surprise some standout talent once wore the Eagles uniform. Today we're celebrating five unforgettable athletes from Totino-Grace High School who made a name for themselves well beyond the hometown field.
1. Joe Alt – NFL Offensive Lineman (Los Angeles Chargers)
A Totino-Grace High School alumnus, Joe Alt went on to become one of the top offensive linemen in college football at the University of Notre Dame. He was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers and entered the NFL as a starting-caliber tackle, earning recognition for his durability and play despite battling injuries early in his professional career. (Sources: Fighting Irish, Los Angeles Chargers, Bolt Beat)
2. Oliver Moore – NHL Center (Chicago Blackhawks)
After developing at Totino-Grace High School, Oliver Moore emerged as one of the top American forwards of his age group, earning selection to USA Hockey’s national teams. He went on to reach the NHL as a center for the Chicago Blackhawks, continuing a rapid rise through elite levels of international and professional hockey. (Source: USA Hockey, NHL)
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3. Herbert Endeley – Professional Soccer Player (FC Dallas)
Herbert Endeley built his soccer foundation with the Eagles before continuing his development at the collegiate level. He later signed professionally with FC Dallas, reaching Major League Soccer and continuing his career as a defender at the highest level of the sport in the United States. (Sources: Eagle News Network, FC Dallas)4. Chloe Nuss – Top-Scoring Basketball Player
Former Eagle Chloe Nuss established herself as one of the women’s basketball program’s most prolific scorers, finishing her career as the school’s all-time leading scorer. She went on to continue her basketball career at the University of Mary, competing at the collegiate level. (Sources: Totino-Grace High School, University of Mary Athletics)
5. Jenny Raiche – Dancer & Award-Winning Coach
Totino-Grace High School alumnus Jenny Raiche built a distinguished career in competitive dance, earning national recognition for her work as a coach and program leader. She was named National Coach of the Year after guiding her teams to repeated high-level performances, reflecting her long-term impact as both a mentor and innovator in the sport. (Source: Hometown Source)This content is brought to our community in partnership with T-Mobile.
