Olivia Grano exemplifies what it truly means to be an elite athlete not just through raw talent, but through discipline, intellect
Thank you for generously supporting Olivia in this year’s competition. Your support helps empower the V Foundation for Cancer Research and the Why Not You Foundation in their respective missions to save lives and empower today's youth to become tomorrow's leaders.
What Olivia loves most isn’t the spotlight it’s being with her friends, cheering them on like they were her own family. She takes joy in helping others learn and grow in the game she loves. Whether she’s offering tips during warmups or jumping up after a teammate’s big play, her support is loud, genuine, and full of heart.
On the field, Olivia channels the spirit of her biggest inspiration her dad. His legacy drives her to compete with heart and toughness, just like he did. Off the field, she reflects the intelligence, kindness, and grace of her mom. With the steady encouragement of her Grammy and the unwavering love of her family, Olivia is grounded, confident, and unstoppable.
When Olivia first stepped onto the field as a young player, she was absolutely terrified to bat. Standing at the plate felt impossible she didn’t want to do it. The fear was real, and it nearly stopped her before she ever got started. But then it happened she faced the fear, stood up to the plate… and connected. That first hit changed everything. From that moment on, Olivia transformed from the most scared girl on the team to an unstoppable force. Today, she’s not only fearless, but a leader
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