CAREER SECTION:
A highly decorated and exceptionally well-rounded student-athlete who entered the collegiate ranks with an elite resume of academic brilliance and athletic dominance. Following a historic prep career—where she was named class salutatorian, a five-time Spotlight on Scholarship recipient, and a First Team All-State honoree who eclipsed 200 career hits—she stepped seamlessly into a premier role for the Cougars. An immediate contributor and core presence on the diamond, she started 42 games in her 2026 freshman campaign, providing high-impact offensive execution and multi-positional defensive versatility in the infield.
2026 (Freshman):
Put together an outstanding debut freshman season, showcasing elite durability and poise by appearing in 48 games and making 42 starts for the Cougars. Batted .207 (23-for-111) on the year, driving in 12 RBI, scoring 15 runs, and flashing her extra-base power with five doubles and a triple. Proven to be a dynamic offensive spark, she recorded five multi-hit games, highlighted by a spectacular season-high three-hit performance against Slippery Rock on March 3. Delivered clutch run production early in the year, driving in a season-high two RBI in back-to-back games against Saint Anselm on March 2 and Slippery Rock on March 3, before ripping a vital triple in conference action against St. Cloud State on April 12. Showed immense range and adaptability defensively as an infielder, contributing 60 assists and 15 putouts to secure the infield.
HIGH SCHOOL:
An extraordinary multi-sport superstar, competing at the highest level in both softball and hockey. On the diamond, she authored a legendary varsity career, guiding her team to 100 varsity wins while accumulating a staggering 201 career hits and 144 RBI, capped off by a senior season where she batted a blistering .547 with 52 hits and 23 extra-base hits. Her sustained excellence earned her First Team All-State, Second Team All-State, and All-State Honorable Mention accolades, alongside multiple All-Conference, All-Area, and All-Section selections. A big-stage performer, she was named to the State All-Tournament Team and the Class A State All-Star Series, while also being recognized by Breakdown Magazine as a Top 35 Underclassman, Top 100 Junior, and Top 75 Senior. Academically, she reached the pinnacle of her graduating class as the salutatorian, maintaining active membership in the National Honor Society, earning five MSHSL Spotlight on Scholarship Awards, and sweeping academic honors from the MFCA All-State, WRAS, and Polar League lists.
PERSONAL:
The daughter of Joel and Tori Ribich, growing up alongside brother Henry.
