Get to Know Incoming Lancaster Bible College Men’s Basketball Player, Isaiah Riggle

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Name: Isaiah Riggle

Hometown: Manorville, Pennsylvania

High School: Armstrong Junior-Senior High School

Sport: Basketball for the Armstrong River Hawks boys’ basketball program.

Athletic Accolades: Two-time junior-varsity basketball MVP, four-year varsity player, knocked-down 60 three-pointers in 22 games this past season, and played in the Sooner Cager Classic

Commitment: College basketball at the NCAA Division III level for Lancaster Bible College (LBC). The Chargers complete in the United East Conference and also hold dual members in the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). The insertion is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and is home to just under 2,000 students.

Why He Chose Lancaster Bible College: “I chose LBC cause they allowed me to pursue my calling in ministry, while also doing what I love in playing basketball. Going to school here was a win-win.”

Major and Future Plans: Youth and Adult Ministry with plans to become a youth pastor post college.

AAU Basketball Experience: He grew up playing for Armstrong on the travel circuit, but branched out in high school to play with Top Level. The organization is one of the top few organizations in western Pennsylvania and played in some large tournaments around the region. “That experience really built me to who I am today. We all pushed each other to be the best and it really helped us. I truly don’t know where I’d be without that program and team.”

Favorite Basketball Memories: “My sixth grade Armstrong travel team winning the Kiski League will always stick with me. Top Level and all the tournaments we won and the fun that came along with that will also always remain with me. The overall experience traveling and playing with everyone on my high school and travel teams these past four years has also been such a fun experience.”

His Support System: “My parents Bethany and Craig Riggle, my entire family overall, Coach Mike Foster, Coach Isaiah “New York” Gonzalez, Coach Ben Valasek, all of my youth coaches, and my amazing friend group.”

Extracurriculars: Youth Group at New Life Center, Key Club, Student Council, and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SAAD)