Addison “Addy” Ritzenhein, a standout sophomore and reigning National Cross Country Champion at Niwot High School, experienced a monumental surprise winning the coveted 2023-24 Gatorade National Girls Cross Country Player of the Year Award.
The highly anticipated moment unfolded on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. as Ritzenhein was completely unaware of the tremendous honor that was being handed to her by none other than Katelyn Tuohy, a four-time Gatorade National Player of the Year, the winningest Gatorade Player of the Year in history, delivering a heartwarming spectacle.