Teaming up with her sister, Lincoln-Way West freshman Grace Kinsella turns into goal-scoring star. ‘I love it.’
Grace Kinsella knew it would be a challenge stepping into a starting forward role as a freshman for Lincoln-Way West. But she was also confident things would go smoother because she had a special senior leader as a teammate for guidance in her sister, Kate, a team captain and starting midfielder who is committed to Wisconsin-Platteville. “I love it,” Grace said.
“It’s great having someone on ...
Grace Kinsella knew it would be a challenge stepping into a starting forward role as a freshman for Lincoln-Way West. But she was also confident things would go smoother because she had a special senior leader as a teammate for guidance in her sister, Kate , a team captain and starting midfielder who is committed to Wisconsin-Platteville. “I love it,” Grace said.
“It’s great having someone on the team who knows me so well and can help me out. Coming in, I knew it would be harder playing against older girls. “But I can definitely get it done.
” She sure can. Grace Kinsella is up to 18 goals for the season after scoring twice Tuesday night, leading the host Warriors to a 4-1 SouthWest Suburban Conference win over Lockport in New Lenox. Olivia Stewart also scored a pair of goals for Lincoln-Way West (13-3-1, 4-2).