Ryan Prickette Class: Sophomore Hometown: Neenah, Wis. High School: Xavier Height: 5-8

2008-09 -- Did not play in any varsity events during his first season at Marquette.

Prior to Marquette: Prickette was a three-time conference Player of the Year and all-state selection. He was named first team all-conference four straight seasons, in addition to twice being selected all-state honorable mention. Prickette was a first team all-state selection following his senior season when he helped Xavier High School win the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association's 2007 Division 2 Boys Golf Championship. Under head coach Steve Howe, Prickette helped lead the Hawks to three WIAA state tournament appearances in all, claiming three regional championships, two sectional titles and four conference crowns along the way. His nine-hole average as a senior was 36.35. He averaged 35.43 as a sophomore. Prickette was runner-up for the Wisconsin Junior Player of the Year in 2007, behind current MU teammate Matt Haase, and was third runner-up in 2008. He was also a two-time Mike Bencriscutto Junior Masters Champion (2005 and 2008) and two-time member of the Wisconsin Junior Cup team.

Personal: Ryan Jeffrey Prickette was born on August 15, 1989 in Appleton, Wis. His parents are Jeff and Mary Prickette. He has one younger brother, Tyler, and is majoring in mechanical engineering. Prickette holds the course record at Winagamie Golf Course in Appleton. He carried a 4.0 GPA in high school and performed in multiple school choirs. He also plays piano and guitar.