James Ritchie
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- Year:
- Sr.
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- Hometown:
- Carlisle
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- High School:
- Carlisle
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- Major:
- Masters in Business Management
2018-19
- Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference selection
- Won the 285-pound title at the BW Invitational on November 17, 2018
2017-18
- Did not wrestle due to an injury
2016-17
- National Wrestling Coaches Association Scholar All-American
- James received a BW Academic Excellence Award for having the Highest Grade Point Average on the wrestling team
- Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference selection
- Placed second at the 2017 John Summa Tournament in the 197 weight class
- Compiled a 21-7 record with 10 pins
- Had 26 takedowns, 24 escapes, four reversals and six total near falls
- Earned second varsity letter
2015-16
- Academic All-OAC selection
- Finished the year with an 8-7 record at 174 pounds
- Earned three pins
- Tallied 17 takedowns and 36 near falls with six escapes and five reversals
- Earned first varsity letter
2014-15
- Finished the year with a 2-9 record at 174 pounds
- Earned five escapes
High School
- Four-year letterwinner in wrestling
- Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) State Tournament qualifier
- All-District runner-up as a senior
Personal
- Graduate student in Business Management
- Carries a 3.92 grade point average
- Dean's List student
- Jacket Scholar
- Member of the Alpha Lambda and Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Societies
- Son of Tim and Jetina Ritchie
