
Kaniel Ricker brings captain-level leadership and multi-sport toughness to Mayville State
Ricker arrives at Mayville State after a decorated 2025 high school career in Poplar, Montana, where he was a three-year team captain, earned all-conference honors twice, and made all-state as a senior; he also played football, track, golf, and cross country, which hints at a competitive, versatile motor. The biggest draw here is less box-score flash and more reliable leadership, toughness, and two-way athleticism—plus the unusual bonus that he also brings all-state golf pedigree and strong academic habits. For a coach, that screams culture fit.
