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Rickel is from Crestline, Ohio and graduated from Colonel Crawford High School. She competed in sprints and freestyle events and had success at the state level. Rickel was a state qualifier in all four high school seasons and was district champion in 2022. She received one First Team All-Ohio honor and six Second Team All-Ohio awards. Along with her success in the poll, she also brings in several impressive academic accolades including class valedictorian, honors degree, Academic All-Ohioan and Presidential Award of Excellence. She will major in early childhood education and minor in creative writing.