James Ritchie

James Ritchie

  • Year:
    Jr.
  • Hometown:
    Carlisle
  • High School:
    Carlisle
  • Major:
    Criminal Justice

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-Ohio Athletic Conference selection
  • Finished the year with an 8-7 record at 174 pounds
  • Earned three pins
  • Tallied 17 takedowns and 36 near falls
  • Had 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 Information:

  • Four-year letterwinner in wrestling
  • Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) State Tournament qualifier 
  • All-District runner-up as a senior

Personal Information:

  • James carries a 3.76 grade point average
  • He is a Dean's List student  and a Jacket Scholar
  • He is a member of the Alpha Lambda and Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Societies
  • James is the son of Tim and Jetina Ritchie 

 

This page was last updated by KR on June 27, 2017