Head coach Chance Downs and the Ridge View wrestling squad are ready for another season of taking down the competition. Coach Downs shared what to expect from Raptor “rasslin” this season.
“The 2024-2025 season saw the departure of several senior members,” he explained, “who have contributed significantly over the past four years. A large underclassman group has the potential to solidify a complete lineup, and fill the holes from last year.
The Raptor girls wrestling squad won third place out of 20 teams, at the Ridge View Invitational tournament in Holstein on Saturday.
Ridge View’s Tegan Robertson captured first place in the 120-lb division. Lauren Siegner won third place in the 110-lb division, and Eden Ferrusca took third place in the 115-lb class.
The Raptors’ Addisyn Pritchard won fourth place at 125 lbs, while Kazlynn Brown took fourth place in the 135-lb division.
The Ridge View boys basketball squad had quite a season last year, going 8-0 in the Western Valley Conference and 21-2 overall. The Raptors lost seniors Kellen Jensen, Carson Harriman, Jack Todd, and Kyle Burk to graduation, but the cupboard certainly isn’t bare for coach Alex Warnke.
The Ridge View girls basketball team is looking forward to another fun season on the court. The Raptors said goodbye to last year’s seniors, Sydney Blackmore and Mya Henningson, but do return several starters from a season ago.
Coach Brian Bode has returning starters in guards Chloe Murphy, Jayna Aschinger, and Reese Hawthorne, post player Alyssa Biede, and guard/forward Zoey Aschinger.
Coach April Palmer and the Ridge View archery team are hoping for another fun and successful season. The Raptors have some talented archers back from last season, as well as some younger kids with a lot of potential.
A number of OABCIG football players have been selected for All-District teams, after competing in Class 2A District 2 this fall.
Falcon juniors Evan Hoffman and Jaxx DeJean were named to the First Team Offense. Hoffman was selected as an offensive lineman, and DeJean as a utility (multiple position) player.
Several Ridge View football players have earned All-District honors, as the Raptors competed in Class 1A District 1 this fall. Ridge View finished as district runner-up, second only to eventual Class 1A state champion West Lyon.
Seniors Lucas Heilman and Blake Myrtue were named to the First Team Offense. Heilman earned the recognition as a running back, and Myrtue for his work on the offensive line.
The Ridge View girls wrestling team enters the 2025-26 season with momentum, depth, and a hunger to make noise on the state stage. With a strong mix of returning state-level talent, experienced upperclassmen, and a wave of promising newcomers, the Raptors are primed for one of their most competitive seasons yet. State Podium Pedigree
