Palisade Senior, Addie Ritterbush, is this week’s female Athlete of the Week brought to you by Palisade Dino Mart. Ritterbush participates in volleyball, basketball, and track and in the summertime plays beach volleyball. “My mom signed me up for club volleyball when I was in 3rd grade and I fell in love”, states Ritterbush. Ritterbush is a Senior here at Palisade that has been playing volleyball for 9 years. “My favorite thing is the relationships I have made through my volleyball career! I cherish every single one of them. I also love the memories I have made along the way and the competitiveness of the sport”, mentions Ritterbush. Alongside her sports, Ritterbush also enjoys doing anything outside like hiking, biking, skiing, paddleboarding, etc. Ritterbush has led a very successful volleyball career and states, “My biggest accomplishment is probably going to state all three years or being able to continue my athletic career in college”. Ritterbush has made plenty of long lasting friendships here at Palisade, and will continue to carry those relationships with her through her life after her high school career. Ritterbush displays her amazing volleyball skills and her great personality through her sports. “My mom and my coaches are my biggest inspiration. Both of my coaches were amazing volleyball players in college and they are such great coaches who always encourage me to push me to do my best! My mom has always been there for me and is an inspiration to me not just in my sports but in a way that I want to live life”, states Ritterbush. The hard work and dedication that Ritterbush has displayed throughout her sports will leave a long lasting impact on Palisade High School. Congratulations Addie Ritterbush for receiving Athlete of the Week!
