The University of Akron Athletics
2012 Softball
Amanda Ricker
- Height:
- 5-6
- Class:
- Senior
- High School:
- Lima Bath/Southeastern Community
- Hometown:
- Lima, Ohio
As a Junior (2011): Appeared in 13 games and made four starts at second base … Also used in the outfield and as a pinch runner … Scored one run at Buffalo on May 1 … Recorded on sacrifice hit and stole two bases in two attempts … Notched seven putouts and three assists in the field.
At Southeastern Community College: Member of two-time conference championship squad ... Finished in the top 12 at Nationals her first year ... Named to All-Region Second Team both years ... Team co-captain her second year.
At Lima Bath High School: Lettered all four years ... Team captain junior and senior seasons ... Named to First Team Western Buckeye League both junior and senior years ... Also Honorable Mention All-District junior and senior years ... Team won conference championship three times, sectional championship twice, and district championship once.
Personal: Daughter of Brian and Joy Ricker ... Has two siblings, Anthony and Austin ... Majoring in business & organizational communication.
