Ritzert named ARC Football Defensive Player of the Week

November 02, 2026

Central College freshman/Pella Christian alumnus Brecken Ritzert has been named the American Rivers Conference's Football Defensive Player of the Week. 
In the Dutch's win over Loras on Saturday, Ritzert led the team with seven solo tackles including a 10-yard sack that forced a punt. He also returned a second quarter interception 45 yards to set up a Dutch touchdown right before halftime.
Central is scheduled to host Wartburg Saturday afternoon, Nov. 7.