NAME: Brooklyne Ridder
SCHOOL: Oak Hills High School
SPORT(S): Cross Country, Track
GRADUATING YR.: 2009
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Winning state cross country title
BIRTHDATE: 9-1-91
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5�1�-104 lbs.
RESIDENCE: Bridgetown
PARENTS: Jeff & Sheri
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: �Middle school coach Carl Anderson & my parents�
FUTURE GOAL: �Become a cosmetic dentist and further my running�
MVP ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Brooklyne is one of Cincinnati�s best runners, and is currently rated as the #4 girls� high school cross country runner in the USA Midwest region. Brooklyne claimed the Ohio state cross country championship as a freshman and finished as state runner-up the past two years. She is also the regional record-holder. Brooklyne is a three-time all-Ohio cross country performer and twice has been named both GMC and Cincinnati Cross Country Runner of the Year. In track, Brooklyne has three times been Ohio state runner-up in the 3,200 run, and is Cincinnati�s all-time record holder in the event (10:34). Three times she has earned honors as 1st team all-conference, all-city, all-SWO district and all-state in the 3,200. Active in community service and a member of Student Council, Brooklyne also played 2 years of varsity golf for the Lady Highlanders. Her favorite athlete is Annika Sorenstam, and her most-like-to-meet is Tennessee Coach Pat Summitt.