Although just a sophomore on the Big Red women’s soccer team, Ristianto has already made an indelible impact on the team, earning the honor of being one of two sophomores to this year’s leadership council. Along with the pair of sophomores, two juniors are also named to the leadership council and work in coordination with the trio of captains — seniors Ava Laden, Maddie Leroy, and Cecily Pokigo — to help lead the entire program for the season.
“Going into this season, we've set a goal to qualify for the Ivy League Tournament, and we've been striving [to finish in the top four of the Ivy League] this season,” Ristianto said. “Personally, for me, I feel like being a good teammate and setting a standard, especially for the freshmen, is really important for me and the team.”
Setting a standard for the freshmen class is one of the reasons why Ristianto was voted by her teammates to be one of two sophomores to this year’s leadership council.
“She’s very positive, outgoing, bubbly, happy personality,” Ferguson said. “Those are infectious and traits you want around the team. I think the teammates looked at her when they made those votes, and I’m sure those things stood out.
“On the field, work rate is excellent and top-notch. She’ll put her body on the line. She’s undersized for a player at this level, but it’s not recognizable because of the intensity and commitment she has.”