Parkside Athletics

From centerfield, Jackie Rittmer led the Rangers to four NAIA National Tournaments. Starting all four years in every game (152), Jackie played errorless ball for three consecutive seasons. Her career batting average was .323 with an on-base percentage of .375. Jackie was selected as an NAIA All-District 14 player and an NAIA All-American each year. No other player in the nation had achieved this level of recognition. In 1987, Jackie was chosen for a United States Pan American Team tryout camp. She played also played four seasons of tennis for the Rangers.