A DREAM FULFILLED
Ubiquitous Galles achieved main goals as a Gael
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Grant Galles set some lofty goals for himself when he entered high school.
One of those was being awarded the Terry Griffey Award, which is presented annually to the top male student-athlete at St. Edmond.
During his four-year career as a Gael, Galles met or exceeded many of his own expectations, including the ultimate one of becoming the 2026 Griffey Award winner.
"It means a lot to me," Galles said. "It was always something that I wanted, given I looked up to all the people before me that won it.
"One of those was Nick Clark, as he was someone I watched growing up. He played multiple sports, always gave his all, and loved playing the game."
Along with those former Gael standouts, Galles also credits his parents, Nate and Kim, for helping him along the way.
"My parents have been great role models for me over the years," Galles said. "They have always pushed me to be the best student-athlete I could be, and the type of person that younger kids could look up to."
Galles was a four-sport athlete at St. Edmond, playing football, basketball and baseball while also running track. He achieved the ultimate team success this past winter when the Gaels captured the state basketball title.
In addition, Galles helped St. Edmond reach the state tournament in basketball as a junior and the football postseason while running twice at the state track meet. The Gaels were state champions on the hardwood in March.
Galles was a two-year starter and four-year letterwinner in basketball, scoring 591 points with 299 rebounds, 149 assists and 107 steals.
On the football field, he recorded 115 receptions for 1,681 yards and 24 touchdowns. On defense, Galles had 79 tackles, six interceptions and scored nine defensive and special teams touchdowns.
Galles was a three-year starter on the baseball diamond, tallying 64 runs with 91 hits, 54 RBI and 40 stolen bases.
"I hope to be remembered as the athlete that was heavily involved in multiple sports and always gave his all on and off the field," Galles said. "My message to future generations of Gaels would be to never give up on yourself and always give your all in everything you do on and off the field.
"Also, cherish all the memories that you can because it goes by fast. That's one of the things I will miss the most: the bus rides home after big wins and spending time with all of the guys."
Galles will attend Minnesota State University in the fall, majoring in aviation.
Named for Lt. Terrence Griffey, a 1958 graduate of St. Edmond, the award was first awarded in 1968. Griffey was killed in action over Vietnam in 1966.
ST. EDMOND TERRY GRIFFEY AWARD WINNERS
2026 Grant Galles
2025 Sam Myer
2024 JT Laufersweiler
2023 Aaron Lursen
2022 Hayden Mayer
2021 Grant Heldorfer
2020 Charlie Shelly
2019 Andrew Gibb
2018 Cade Naughton
2017 Charles Doyle
2016 Tate O'Tool
2015 Matthew Bocken
2014 Hank Crimmins
2013 David Flattery
2012 Neil Flattery
2011 Anthony Flattery
2010 Luke Becker
2009 John Engler
2008 Jay Bunte
2007 Frankie Harvey
2006 Ben Becker
2005 Joel Allen
2004 Tim Flattery
2003 Andy Flattery
2002 Josh Koenig
2001 Chris Coleman
2000 Cory Bargfrede and Denny Stucky
1999 Brian Mann
1998 Andy Davidson
1997 Ryan O'Rourke
1996 Craig Schlienz
1995 Matt Janssen
1994 Chad Dressen
1993 Michael Seymour
1992 Kyle Lake
1991 Andy Lang
1990 Greg Sheridan
1989 Jim Bocken
1988 P.J. Goodwine
1987 Bill Stein
1986 Mike Brinkman
1985 Tim Wilson
1984 Rick McCarville
1983 Dave Lang
1982 Dick Bianchi
1981 Pat Condon
1980 Dave Conell
1979 Chris Hoft
1978 Tony Miller
1977 Dave Flattery and Dan Flattery
1976 Mike Lose
1975 Dave Crimmins and Steve Stark
1974 Paul Cahill
1973 Jim O'Connell
1972 Bruce Engler
1971 Neven Mulholland
1970 Rich Schoon
1969 Dick Knudson
1968 Mike Eckerman