Ryleigh is an infielder from Douglas Freeman High School in Richmond, VA. Per Max Preps, her career high school stats (55 games) include a batting average of .529 and an on-base percentage of .608, to go along with 14 home runs and 76 RBIs. In Travel Ball, Ryleigh plays for Starz Gold, which has sent numerous players to VT. In October, she was named to the Ray Seymour Invitational 18U All-Tournament Team. Ryleigh usually plays shortstop and has an exceptionally strong arm. She won the Alliance Fast Pitch throwing competition and they recently reported that she has exceeded 77 MPH in her overhead velocity. In March, 2022, Extra Innings ranked #35 in their Extra Elite Top 100 Player Rankings. Last year, Line Drive Media ranked her as the #40 player in the Northeast. In an interview with Line Drive Media earlier this year, Ryleigh said this about choosing Virginia Tech: “I’ve been to camps at VT since I was about 9 years old and feel like I’ve known Coach D’Amour just about forever. I love all the Tech coaches and how they interact with their players. I’ve watched VT softball forever and love how close the team is and how positive their dynamic is. I also loved the VT campus, facilities and the area it’s in. Also, getting to go to any VT football game is just awesome; the energy is just another level.” Welcome to the Hokie Family, Ryleigh.