Soccer standout Grady Eckart accomplishes career-long goal

JAMESTOWN — In early August, Grady Eckart wrote a couple of things down on a piece of paper. "Coach (Brandi) Harty started a tradition in the program of writing down a personal and team goal at the beginning of the season," Eckart said. "My personal goals were to earn 15 points through either goals or assists and to make the All-State (team)." Check and check. Eckart, a senior for the Jamestown High School boys soccer team, was named to the 2026 Boys Soccer All-State, First-Team roster last week. The Blue Jay senior was notified of the honor on Oct. 13 by Harty. "I was super excited and a little shocked to make the First-Team, but I told my parents right away and celebrated with them," Eckart said. "I feel like my biggest accomplishment of the season was getting named First-Team All-State because it was a recognition of the work that I have put in to get to the skill level that I am at now." This season is Eckart's first time being named to the All-State team.

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