Ella Ridinger

Position:
Right Side
Class:
Sophomore
High School:
Glenbard West HS
Hometown:
Glen Ellyn, Ill.

2018 (Sophomore): Played in 16 matches … Totaled two kills, two service aces, and 11 digs … Posted two kills, two assists, one ace, and three digs against South Carolina State (Sept. 4) … Dropped in a service ace to go along with two digs against William & Mary (Sept. 23).

2017 (Freshman): Played in four matches … Registered one kill, two service aces, and three digs at South Carolina State (Sep. 19).

High School and Club Career: Led Glenbard West High School to three 30-win seasons, including a berth in the state championship match in 2015 … Garnered a 2016 DuPage County All-Area Honorable Mention selection … Totaled 221 kills, 65 assists, and 57 blocks as a senior … Selected to the All-West Suburban Conference Team in 2016 … Posted 194 kills, 29 assists, and 41 blocks as a junior while leading Glenbard West to a 4A State Runner-Up finish … Earned a spot on the 2015 AAU All-America Team.

Personal: Full name is Ella Anne Ridinger … Born on December 14, 1998 … Daughter of Tim and Pam Ridinger … Has two brothers, Gage and Bergan … Father Tim played football and wrestled at Michigan State … Intends to major in psychology … Also recruited by Michigan State, UNC Asheville, Miami (OH), and UC Santa Barbara … Works for a not-for-profit organization to benefit refugee women.