Ridgeview Athletic Boosters

10/03/2026

🩵🧡Congratulations to our Raptors XC both girls and boys placed 2nd in State and we set several new personal records!! 🩵🧡

10/02/2026

💡 Our next Raptors 8th Grade Cross Country Runner Spotlight is Andrew Hylton!

Andrew runs cross country & track, and is also on the basketball AND soccer team! Outside of school, he plays travel basketball & soccer.

💙 Favorite Color: Blue
🍕 Favorite Food: Pizza
⚙️ Future Career: Mechanical Engineer or Architect
❤️ Biggest Inspiration: His Dad
🎾 Fun Fact: I also play tennis, padel, and beach volleyball. I have 11 chickens, 3 fish, and 1 dog. 🐓🐟 🐶

Coach Pam says:
“I first met Andrew during track season in his sixth-grade year. Of course, I asked him if he would be interested in running cross country, and he didn’t hesitate. He is a hard worker and gives his best every day. His hard work and dedication show on the course. He helped his team to a third-place finish at the state meet last season. He is also a great team leader who encourages everyone.”

09/29/2026

💡 Our next Raptors 8th Grade Cross Country Runner Spotlight is Reagan Gillespie! 🏃🏼‍♀️

Reagan runs cross country & track, and is also on the basketball team! 🏀 Outside of school, she plays travel basketball!

💛 Favorite Color: yellow and teal 🩵
🇲🇽 Favorite Food: Mexican
🩺 Future Career: Physical Therapist
❤️ Biggest Inspiration: Jesus
🏆 Fun Fact: I won state my 7th grade track season in the 800m race. And I love 7 Brew!!

Coach Pam says:
“Reagan joined our team last season and has played an important role ever since. She is so fast and has absolutely no fear when she is out on the course. We have been so impressed with her work ethic and determination. Last year at the state championship, she earned All-State honors by placing 5th and helping her team win. Not only is she an amazing athlete, she is a great team leader. She is so encouraging to everyone. We have loved coaching her!” 🥰

09/29/2026

💡🏃‍♀️ Our next Raptors 8th Grade Cross Country Runner Spotlight is Layla Bacon!

🏃‍♀️ Layla runs cross country & track, and is also on the volleyball team! Outside of school, she plays travel volleyball! 🏐✨

🩷 Favorite Color: Pink
🥩 Favorite Food: Steak
👩‍⚕️ Future Career: NICU Nurse
❤️ Biggest Inspiration: Her mom
🏆 Fun Fact: I am a State Champion in Cross Country! 🏃‍♀️

🎤 Coach Pam says:
“💗 If you know Layla’s story, then you know just how special she is! She has been a true fighter since birth, and it has been an honor and blessing to coach her. Layla has been part of our team for two seasons. 🏃‍♀️ Her hard work and dedication amaze us every day. Most days, she gets her run in and then goes to volleyball for practice or a game! She played a huge role in winning the state championship last season. I also love how she always encourages her teammates. 💕 I know she will do great things!” 🌟

09/29/2026

09/28/2026

❤️🏈It’s going to be a busy night celebrating our 8th graders and a rivalry game!!! Let Go Blazers!! ❤️🏈

09/28/2026

💡 Our next Raptors 8th Grade Spotlight is Janay Lawson! 📣

Janay is a member of the Ridgeview cheer team! 📣

❤️ Favorite Color: maroon
🍝 Favorite Food: pasta
🧠 Future Career: Neurosurgeon
❤️ Biggest Inspiration: Jesus ✝️
⛪️ Fun Fact: Janay drives an hour away to go to church!

Coach’s Thoughts:
“Janay is so fun to coach. She always comes to practice with a positive attitude. She lifts up her teammates and always encourages them.” 👏

09/25/2026

💡 Our next Raptors 8th Grade Cross Country Runner Spotlight is Emilee Slagle! 🏃🏼‍♀️✨

Emilee runs cross country and track and is also a member of the dance team! 🏃‍♀️💃 Outside of school, she does competitive dance! 🌟🩰

🩷 Favorite Color: Pink 🎀
🍫 Favorite Food: Cosmic Brownies
🎓 Future Career: Occupational Therapist 🩺
❤️ Biggest Inspiration: Her sister 👭
🩸 Fun Fact: Emilee is a diabetic.

Coach Pam says:

“Emilee joined our team for her 8th grade year, and we are so happy that she did! She has absolutely gone above and beyond for her team. Emilee is a diabetic, and not once has she used it as an excuse to avoid hard things. There have been times during workouts when she has had to take a break to make some adjustments. After that, she got right back at it and finished the workout—and it’s all done with a smile on her face! 😊 After cross country practice, she goes on to dance practice. 💃 Her work ethic is amazing, and we are so proud to have Emilee on our team! 🌟💙🧡