🎉 Cardinal Ritter Fall Sports Awards Celebration 🎉
Cardinal Ritter High School proudly recognized its outstanding fall athletes and coaches during the annual Fall Sports Awards Ceremony. The evening celebrated athletic excellence, academic achievement, and Raider pride across all sports.
🏈 Flag Football
We were excited to welcome Coach Ortiz, who led our flag football program with great energy and passion in its inaugural season. (Record 2-5)
Award Winners:
Most Valuable Player: Adelaide Galbreath
Most Improved: Sophia Barnes
Mental Attitude: Isabella Hall
Scholar Athlete: Adelaide Galbreath
⛳ Girls Golf
We were thrilled to introduce Coach Neal, who guided our golfers through a season of growth and determination. Each athlete was recognized as Coach Neal presented individual certificates and awards.
Award Winners:
Most Valuable Player: Abigail Theising
Most Improved: Addison Roddy
Mental Attitude: Lucy Rios
Scholar Athlete: Lucy Rios
🎾 Boys Tennis
Coach Proctor and the tennis team showed tremendous sportsmanship and resilience throughout the season. Each player was recognized for their commitment to improving and representing the Raiders with class.
Award Winners:
Most Valuable Player: Andrew Gerhart
Most Improved: Aidan Rios
Mental Attitude: Gerardo Garcia Moran
Scholar Athlete: Andrew Gerhart
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Cross Country
Under the leadership of Coach Danielle and Thomas Kaffmann, our cross country runners displayed grit, perseverance, and academic excellence. The team proudly earned multiple conference and state honors.
Girls Cross Country
Most Valuable Player: Sawyer Finke
Most Improved: Diana Herrera
Mental Attitude: Sophia Cordoba & Joy
Scholar Athlete: Kara May
Boys Cross Country
Most Valuable Player: Jose Bustamante
Most Improved: Oudock Urayo
Mental Attitude: Jacob Stricklen
Scholar Athlete: Mark Liston
Special Recognitions:
ICC All-Conference: Sawyer Finke
All-City: Sawyer Finke
IATCCC Academic All-State: Jose Bustamante Lopez, Kara May
Four-Year Varsity Letter Winners: Jose Bustamante, Bella Drake, Sawyer Finke, Mark Liston, Kara May
⚽ Girls Soccer
Coach Allard led the Raiders through a strong and competitive season. The program recognized several athletes for outstanding performance and leadership. (Record 4-12-1)
Award Winners:
Most Valuable Player: Fatima Hernandez
Most Improved: Metzi Rico
Mental Attitude: Olivia Gardner
Scholar Athlete: Jenni Carlos
Special Recognitions:
All-Conference: Fatima Hernandez & Jenni Carlos
All-City: Fatima Hernandez
Four-Year Varsity: Olivia Gardner
⚽ Boys Soccer
Under Coach Esterline, the Raiders delivered another impressive season filled with teamwork and determination. (Record 12-6)
Award Winners:
Most Valuable Player: Jaylen Springer
Most Improved: Edgar Perez
Mental Attitude: Ayden McKay
Scholar Athlete: Geovanni Guevara
Special Recognitions:
City All-Tournament: Jaylen Springer
All-City: Yahir Guerrero, Jaylen Springer
All-Conference: Jaylen Springer, Yahir Guerrero, Jaden Leyva, Jose Vargas, Kevin Osorio
Four-Year Varsity: Jaylen Springer, Jaden Leyva, Geovanni Guevara
🏐 Volleyball
Coach Hunter and the volleyball team showcased steady growth and strong leadership on and off the court. (Record 18-12)
Award Winners:
Most Valuable Player: Robyn Buck
Most Improved: Harpar Finke
Mental Attitude: Berkley Finke
Scholar Athlete: Berkley Finke
🏈 Football
Coach Johnson and his staff led the Raiders through a season filled with heart and perseverance. A special thank you was extended to Gwen and Lisa Combs for their continued support. (Record 3-7)
Special Recognitions:
All Conference: Lucas Jost, Terry Robinson, Key’Mareawn McCullough
All-City: Lucas Jost, Terry Robinson, Key’Mareawn McCullough
City Defensive Player of the Year: Terry Robinson
Academic All-Conference: Kevin Smith Jr., Jacob Hutt, Clint Cottrell, Aiden Lane, Trey Cole, Marcus Andrews, Aman Fishaye, Abel Fitsum, Lucas Jost
Academic All-State: Lucas Jost, Kevin Smith Jr., Trey Cole, Jacob Hutt
Award Winners:
Most Valuable Player: Lucas Jost, Jacob Hutt, Terry Robinson
Most Improved: Naalyn Vaughn
Mental Attitude: Tavien Fox, Lucas Jost
Scholar Athlete: Aiden Lane
Four-Year Varsity: Jacob Hutt, Lucas Jost
🏆 Raidership Trophy
The Raidership Trophy, recognizing school spirit, leadership, and Raider pride, was presented to the Junior Class of 2027 for the 2025 Fall Season.