By Sam Bernardi for The Montgomery News | Posted June 9, 2026
Cougars softball coach Bryan Upshaw could not have known quite the impact Ryane Riddell would have on his team. Riddell transferred to Montgomery for her junior year, where she quickly established herself as a force on the soccer pitch, the basketball court, and, of course, the softball diamond. She had never pitched at a competitive level, but took it upon herself to carry the load for Montgomery from the circle, delivering 77 of the Cougars’ 95 innings during her debut 2025 while also crushing balls from the batter’s box. Read more
Montgomery senior Trey McFadden already has his plans set for next fall: Playing football at Dartmouth College. McFadden also has been a regular on the Cougars’ indoor and outdoor track teams over the years as a runner and jumper. As his high school career wound down, McFadden decide to pick up javelin. He had never participated in the event and knew little of the fine details. Sure, he had been around it for years, but had not tried it at any level, never mind varsity. Read more
Each month, Montgomery High School Athletic Director Kris Grundy polls local coaches to select a female and male scholar athlete to spotlight on this page. In addition to a feature article, each athlete receives gift certificates to The Tiger’s Tale or to Beniamino's Cucina and Pizza.
