Anna Rickey, Hamilton Heights senior, has signed a letter of intent to play golf for the Grace College Lancers this fall. Grace College is a member of the Crossroads League and a NAIA athletic institution. She is the daughter of Brad and Lori Rickey.
Rickey chose Grace College after her first visit because it felt like home. “Coach Denny Duncan and the team were very welcoming to me, and I am very excited to be a part of this team,” said Anna Rickey, who plans to study elementary education and special education at Grace.
Rickey has been passionate about golf since she was about 10. She plays whenever she gets a chance, takes lessons, and participates in tournaments. This four-year varsity letter winner, who received the Most Improved Award (2019-20) and Orange Pride Award (2021-22), is a strong student athletic. She is also active as a community volunteer and is a member of Key Club, Business Professionals of America (BPA), Young Life, Dresses and Dreams, and the White River Christian Church.
She says it was her grandpa, dad, and coaches who were a major influence in her development on and off the green over the years. “I would like to thank my family and friends for all their love and support,” Rickey added. “I would also like to thank God for being with me at all times and providing strength and guidance toward my future.”
“Anna is a competitor and strives to do her best in every round. In a sport that has both an individual and team aspect, she cares more about how her teammates are doing than her individual achievements,” said Bryan Jones, Hamilton Heights Girls Golf Head Coach. “I’ve seen her battle through injury and illness to make sure we had enough scores to qualify as a team. She is going to do great things at Grace, and they will be lucky to have her on the team and at their school.”
“Anna is another athlete who represents Hamilton Heights in such a positive way, both on and off the field,” said Kurt Ogden, Hamilton Heights Athletic Director. “She’s a leader to her peers and teammates, she sets an example for all others to follow, and her selfless attitude will help carry her to numerous opportunities to help serve others, which is very important to her. We will certainly miss Anna and we wish her well as she takes the next step of her journey.”