McKinleyville’s Pimentel staying local, commits to play for CR

By Ray Hamill — McKinleyville senior Grace Pimentel has found the perfect landing spot for the next step in her playing and academic career, and the College of the Redwoods coaches have found a competitive team leader who they believe can help lead the local community college program to success.

On Monday, in front of a large crowd of family, friends, teammates and coaches, the Panthers standout signed her letter of intent to play for CR after graduation in 2026.

And for Pimentel, who has played soccer for McKinleyville and Sequoia FC, it was an easy decision once CR head coach Juan Perez reached out.

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