Chloe Rickenbach

Photo by: Bobby Ellis (Ball State Creative Services)

Position:
Defensive Specialist
Height:
5-8
Class:
Sophomore
High School:
Avon
Hometown:
Avon, Ind.

Career Notes Entering 2020 Season:
• Played in 22 of a possible 32 matches over her career
• Saw action in 76 of a possible 126 sets over her career
• Recorded double digit digs in nine career matches
• Collected a career-high 18 digs versus Notre Dame (Sept. 14, 2019)
• Served up a career-high six aces in the sweep of Missouri State (Sept. 21)

2019 (Fr.): Earned first letter at Ball State ... played in 22 of Ball State's 32 matches, seeing action in 76 of a possible 126 sets ... collected 196 digs on the year, including a career-high 24 versus Bowling Green (Oct. 26) ... credited with double-digit digs in nine matches, including 18 versus Notre Dame (Sept. 14) ... served up a career-high six aces in the sweep of Missouri State (Sept. 21), putting her in elite company as Ball State has only had a player serve up six-or-more aces in a match 35 times in the 48-year history of the program ... led Ball State's primary passers with a .973 reception percentage on the year, including a perfect mark in 16 matches.

PHILLIPS ON RICKENBACH: Chloe is another player that loves to command the back court. She is a natural passer and defender that's not afraid to face any opponent. Her quickness and reading ability make her extremely tough in the back row. She has a high energy personality that loves to compete. I am excited to add her to our program.

HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year letterwinner for coach Amie Sherrod at Avon High School, Rickenbach helped guide the Orioles to a 33-4 record and a runner-up finish at the 2018 IHSAA State Championships this season … the 2018 IHSAA Class 4A Mental Attitude Award winner, she paced the Avon defense with 324 digs and served up 57 aces this season to also earn first team all-conference honors … as a junior, Rickenbach helped guide Avon to the IHSAA Class 4A State Championship by registering 382 digs and 53 service aces … she was an all-county selection and an all-conference honorable mention as a junior … overall she helped guide Avon to four conference championships, three county championships, four sectional championships, four regional championships, two semi-state championships and the 2017 IHSAA Class 4A State Championship … she finished her career with 935 digs and 155 aces.

CLUB: Has played 10 season for the Circle City Volleyball Club, being named a 2015 Prepvolleyball.com Frosh 59 highest honorable mention, a 2017 AVCA Phenom and a 2018 Prep Volleyball "Defensive Dandy".

PERSONAL: Majoring in architecture ... born Oct. 3, 2000 in Indianapolis, Ind. ... daughter of Leah and Chris Rickenbach ... has two brothers; Andrew and Maddox.

WHY BALL STATE: I chose Ball State because it was close to home, and it has a great volleyball program. I wanted to be at a school where my parents could easily come watch me play. Also, Ball State is known for its architecture program which is what I plan to study.