As the Rutgers women’s soccer team prepares for the 2023 season, it will have a different meaning to Grace Walter. The New Jersey native is entering her final season as a Scarlet Knight. For Walter, the decision to return for a fifth year was easy to make.
“The past four years I have had here at Rutgers have been nothing short of amazing,” Walter told ScarletKnights.com.
“Winning Big Ten championships and reaching the Final Four have become standard goals, so we have some unfinished business after last season.”
During her time as Scarlet Knight, the talented goalkeeper has appeared in three games. While her playing time has been limited, Walter’s has made an impact that goes beyond the box score. When the 2023 campaign begins, Walters will be the longest tenured netminder of the three on the Scarlet Knights roster.
While the trio is very close Walter at times has served as a mentor to Olivia Bodmer and Cameron Kennett. Her focus is putting them and the team in the best position to be successful.
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“The three of us are very close already as we have all known each other from a young age,” Walter told Rutgers Athletics. “As someone who is an older mentor, teammate, and friend, I aim to make sure that I’m there for both of them by encouraging them in the long run.
Since stepping foot on Piscataway, Walter has seen some of the biggest moments in program history. That includes Rutgers win over Arkansas to make the College Cup in 2021. While rosters change yearly, Walter has been a positive presence and provided important leadership when needed.
While her role this upcoming season is still to be determined, Walter’s mindset has not changed. Her main goal when the final whistle blows is to be remembered as the confident person she has become while calling Rutgers home.
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