ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Allie Rippentrop Mahtomedi Girls Soccer Allie Rippentrop has emerged as a spark plug on the conference champion Mahtomedi soccer team as a sophomore. Dave Wald, Zephyr coach, cites the 5-foot-2 forward as "very talented" and "the epitome of a team player." Rippentrop has delivered 10 goals and five assists for the No. 2 ranked Zephyrs (11-2-1) and assisted on both goals in a 2-0 win over arch rival Hill-Murray. "She is adept at taking on opponents with the ball or finding a teammate in front of the goal," Wald said. "Despite her diminutive stature, Allie is deceptively strong. She can hold off defenders -or turn and utilize her speed to get past them." TONG'S AUTO PLACE ST. PAUL, MN WE BUY USED VEHICLES FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1981 3555 Hoffman Rd White Bear Lake, MN 651-488-8400 | www.longsauto.com ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Allie Rippentrop Mahtomedi Girls Soccer Allie Rippentrop has emerged as a spark plug on the conference champion Mahtomedi soccer team as a sophomore . Dave Wald , Zephyr coach , cites the 5 - foot - 2 forward as " very talented " and " the epitome of a team player . " Rippentrop has delivered 10 goals and five assists for the No. 2 ranked Zephyrs ( 11-2-1 ) and assisted on both goals in a 2-0 win over arch rival Hill - Murray . " She is adept at taking on opponents with the ball or finding a teammate in front of the goal , " Wald said . " Despite her diminutive stature , Allie is deceptively strong . She can hold off defenders -or turn and utilize her speed to get past them . " TONG'S AUTO PLACE ST . PAUL , MN WE BUY USED VEHICLES FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1981 3555 Hoffman Rd White Bear Lake , MN 651-488-8400 | www.longsauto.com