Wolverinas Basketball
Bridget Rifenburg #21
2026 - Benet Academy
6' 0"

Basketball. A sport that I have played since kindergarten but loved my entire life. After experimenting with multiple different sports such as gymnastics, soccer, volleyball, tennis, golf, and dance from a young age it has been clear that basketball is truly the sport for me. The energy that this sport brings to my everyday life is something that keeps me going each day. Coming from a basketball background with my dad playing in college, I’ve been able to learn so many things about the sport and put my competitive personality to work. I absolutely love being a part of a team and leading it with my vocal high energy on offense and defense.
My aspirations include playing at a high collegiate level and getting an education that allows me to continue pursuing my dreams and loving what I do. My short term basketball goals include helping my Wolverinas AAU team win an EYBL bid and ultimately the EYBL Tournament of Champions as well as helping Benet Academy win a state championship. I believe my work ethic and skill set that I have worked so hard to develop will help me to continue to excel on the court and build my confidence, teamwork, and love for the game of basketball.
Below are some of my individual and team highlights over the past few years:
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS (Benet Academy)
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National Honor Society inductee-May 5, 2024
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4.2/4.0 GPA Cumulative 2022-2024
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Morgan's Message student-athlete ambassador, founding member. Helping increase awareness of mental health in athletes
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Freshman-elected student government class representative
BASKETBALL ACHIEVEMENTS
2022-23: Freshman - Benet Academy
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6th man on 4A Illinois state runner-up Benet Varsity Basketball team
2023-24: Sophomore - Benet Academy
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Starter on 10th ranked team in state of IL
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DuPage County All-Area Team
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Led team in free throw attempts (85) and free throw percentage (82%)
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Led team in blocks, steals, deflections
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2nd on team in rebounds, assists, and minutes played
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Summer 2023-selected to attend the NCAA Basketball Academy in Memphis, TN