Words that Describe Cole: “Critter”, Tough, Intense, “Work Power”, Impressive, Fighter, Rugged, Warrior, Responsible, Hard Nosed, Sincere, Reliable, Effective, Makes our Dojo a “Better Place”, “Best is Yet to Come”.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2021-22: Cole has all of the “Right Stuff” to have an impact for our Team and in Division II Wrestling. He is a “Positive Force” for us and has earned the respect of his teammates by his example on and off the mat. He is one of the top freshman in Division II Wrestling. Cole earned Outstanding Freshman, NWCA Scholar All-American, Dr. Lombardi Saint Award, and GLVC All-Academic. The “Best is Yet to Come” for Cole. He will be an important contributor for the Saints next season.
HONORS & AWARDS
Career Record: Redshirt
2022 Outstanding Freshman
2022 NWCA Scholar All-American
2022 Dr. Lombardi Saint Award
2022 GLVC All-Academic
HIGH SCHOOL
”Cole is a two sport athlete who had an Outstanding Career at Adrian High School. He was a ‘Positive Force’ at Adrian. He has the Dedication and Commitment to have the same success for us on the mat and in the classroom at Maryville.We think Cole has all the ‘Right Ingredients’ and is a Great Fit for our Wrestling Program and Maryville University. The ‘Best is Yet to Come’ for him. We welcome Cole to our Wrestling Program. We are pleased to have him and his family join our Maryville Wrestling Family”.
Cole is joining his Cousin, Bret Heil, on the Team. Bret is one of Maryville’s top Wrestlers.
High School accomplishments:
•4X State Qualifier, 4X State Medalist.
•State Champion as a senior at 160 lbs.
•3X 3rd Place State Medalist, 4X District Champion, 4X Conf. Champ.
•High School Wrestling Records set at Adrian High School:
•First 4X State Medalist, First 4X District Champion, All-Time Win Record with 170, All-Time Takedown Record, All-Time Pin Record, All-Time Tech Fall Record, All-Time Win Percentage Record.
•Helped lead the Wrestling Team to Adrian’s first ever District and Conference Championship.
•Helped Team Missouri United win the 2020 Rocky Mountain National Dual Team Championship.
•4X Academic All-State.
•1st Team All-Conf. in Baseball.
•1st Team All-District in Baseball.
•Led the Team with a .450 Bating Average.
•Helped lead the Baseball Team to two Conference and two District Championships.
•4X Varsity Letter Winner in two sports.
High School career record: 170-8
Senior: 40-0 160 lbs, State Champion.
Junior: 43-2 138 lbs, 3rd in State.
Sophomore: 42-3 138 lbs, 3rd in State.
Freshman: 45-3 113 lbs, 3rd in State.
ABOUT COLE
Nickname: TBD
Birthday: 02/21/2003
Parents: Steven & Lori Ritter
Siblings: Payton Ritter
HS coach’s name(s): Danny Apgar & Matt Davis
Greatest moment in wrestling: Winning my state title and completing a perfect season
People who have had the greatest influence in your life: Mom & Dad
Favorite athlete: Patrick Mahomes
Favorite entertainer: Drake
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite book: Harry Potter
Favorite wrestling move: Duck Under
Favorite quote: Prov. 14:23 - “In all labor there is profit, but idle chatter leads only to poverty.”
Craziest ambition: Being a National Champ
If I could meet one person: Patrick Mahomes
I came to Maryville because: I liked the guys on the team and Coach Denney is a Legend
Best sports advice ever received: To get something you never had you must do something you never did
Treasured possessions: Bible
Something people don’t know about me: My graduating high school class had 47 kids total
10 years from now: I’ll be living back home practicing physical therapy
