Meggie Ritchey

Name: Meggie Ritchey

School: Bishop Guilfoyle Academy

Age: 15

Grade: Sophomore

Sport: Soccer

Athlete of the week achievement: Ritchey scored the game-winning goal in double overtime for Bishop Guilfoyle in its 2-1 win over Springdale in the PIAA Class 1A semifinals. The goal put the Lady Marauders into the state final and helped them become the first District 6 girls team to qualify for the championship.

Season update: Ritchey scored 17 goals and had 11 assists during her sophomore year for the Lady Marauders.

Coach Joe DeLeo’s quote: “Meggie has taken more steps forward than anyone in our program this year. Her ability to possess the ball with pressure on her back and her very strong shot have contributed to her great season. Her goal against Springdale in double overtime to put us in the state championship is one of the biggest in our program’s history.”

Favorite teacher: Ms. Platt

Favorite subject: Math

Favorite movie: “10 Things I Hate About You”

Favorite food: Golden kiwi

Favorite song: “DROP!” by Forrest Frank

Outside interests: ATV riding, skiing, horseback riding and spending time with my family

Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: Sophia Wilson

Best athlete I ever competed against: Bedford’s Alyssa Leydig

Most influential person on my athletic career: Rita Kendziora and Travis DiLeo

Proudest athletic achievement: Making it to the 2025 state championship game

How I got my start in soccer: Through Bishop Guilfoyle junior high soccer

Future goal: To attend college and play soccer