Rickter becomes first girls wrestler in Bonners Ferry history to sign collegiately

Full caption: Bonners Ferry standout Savannah Rickter recently committed to continue her wrestling career on a full-ride athletic scholarship at Dickinson State University (NAIA) in Dickinson, North Dakota. Rickter is a three-time Intermountain League District 1-2 champion and led Bonners Ferry to the IML district title in 2022 (the first year the sport was sanctioned) and 2024. She is also a two-time Greco-Roman state champion, two-time Freestyle state silver medalist, three-time North Idaho Rumble champion, and has qualified for Idaho’s National Dual team since eighth grade. Rickter was sixth at the all-class Idaho girls state championship this past season and was fourth the year prior. This past winter, she received the Character and Leadership All-American Award from the National Wrestling Coaches Association and the United States Marine Corps. Before heading to college, Rickter will compete for Idaho’s National Dual Team at the Turf Wars and at Western States, both set to be held at Pocatello’s Holt Arena near the end of June. Pictured, back row, from left are Bonners Ferry High wrestling coach Corey Richards, Linda Hall and Bonners Ferry High wrestling coach Conrad Garner. Front row, from left, are Jackson Rickter (brother), Savannah Rickter and Kristie Rickter (mother).