2017: Started the season with what stood as his top indoor long jump mark of the year at 20-9.25 on Dec. 2... Had a 44-11.75 in the indoor triple jump on Feb. 26... Personal outdoor best in the long jump was 20-3 on March 18... Set the team standard in the triple jump with a 46-9 on April 29. 

Prep: Three-year letter winner for the Crusaders…seventh at state in the triple jump, district and sectional champion…eighth at state in the long jump, district and sectional winner…sixth at state in the 4x400m relay, district champion and second at sectionals…one letter in cross country…member of National Honor Society.

Personal: Son of Paula and Anthony Ricks…major is biology.