Cornell University Athletics

Team Randy May Coaches Award (2016, 2017, 2018)
Team Jessica Gunter Most Inspirational Player Award (2017, 2018)
 

As a senior (2018)

• Became program's second three-time winner of Randy May Coaches Award — given annually to player who demonstrates most spirit and dedication to Cornell soccer.
• Earned team's Jessica Gunter Most Inspirational Player Award for second straight year.
• Tied for second in team scoring with four points on one goal and two assists.
• Corner kick service set up Kaili Gregory's goal in Ivy League opener Sept. 22 at Columbia.
• Scored in final collegiate game on Senior Day, giving team an early lead Nov. 3 against Dartmouth.
• Played in all 15 of team's games, starting in all but one of them either in the midfield or as a forward.
• Served as co-captain alongside classmate Meghan Kennedy.

As a junior (2017)

• Made nine starts while appearing in all of Cornell's games for second straight year, both in the midfield and at forward.
• Presented team's Jessica Gunter Most Inspirational Player Award.
• For second straight year presented Randy May Coaches Award — given annually to player who demonstrates most spirit and dedication to Cornell soccer..
• Had one assist, flicking on a ball that sent Kennedy Yearby away for an overtime winner Sept. 8 at Buffalo.
• Led the team with 22 services on corner kicks.
 

As a sophomore (2016)

• Appeared in all 16 games and tied for third in team scoring with three points.
• Lone goal came in the team's 2-1 victory over Yale,
• Added an assist in team's finale against Dartmouth.
• Garnered team's Randy May Coaches Award — given annually to player who demonstrates most spirit and dedication to Cornell soccer.
 

As a freshman (2015)

• Top scorer among newcomers with five points, which also ranked third overall on the team.
• First collegiate goal was also Cornell's first of the season, getting a touch on Zoe McCormick's free kick during 2-0 win over Loyola on Aug. 30.
• Added a second goal two weeks later, accounting for only offense in a 1-0 win over St. Bonaventure on Sept. 13.
• Had an assist Sept. 4 against Cleveland State. 
• Appeared at both midfield and forward,
 

Prior to Cornell

• Competing on the club level with Eclipse Select in the Elite Clubs National League,
• Returned to New Trier HS team for senior season, helping squad win Illinois 3A state championship.
 

Personal

• Jessica Sarah Ritchie is the daughter of Stephen and Mimi Ritchie, and she has three sisters.
• Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.