#14 Ayiana Rippin Season 2026-27

PositionMidfield
ClassFreshman
HometownFallston, Md.
High SchoolMcDonogh High School

Personal Background

  • Three-sport athlete (lacrosse, basketball & soccer)
  • Made McDonogh history as the first female athlete to play four years of Varsity Lacrosse, Varsity Basketball and Varsity Soccer in the IAAM A Conference
  • Recipient of The Ensign C. Markland Kelly, Jr. Memorial Trophy (2026, recognizes the top female athlete during all 4 years at McDonogh High School)
  • Member of the Haudenosaunee Women’s National Team (2026)
  • Competed at The World Lacrosse Championship in Japan (2026)
  • 4x IAAM A Conference Champion for Lacrosse (2023), Basketball (2022 & 2023) and Soccer (2024)
  • 3x IAAM A Conference Finalist for Lacrosse (2024 & 26) and Soccer (2023)
  • 3x New Balance All-American Champion (2023-25), and was named Player that Impressed (2023 & 2024)
  • Inside lacrosse 4-Star and top 50 recruit (2025)
  • 2026 Golden Eagle Recipient
  • 7x McDonogh High School Honor Roll
  • Baltimore Sun’s Lacrosse Player to watch (2025 & 26)
  • McDonogh Varsity Lacrosse Captain (2026)
  • McDonogh Varsity Basketball Captain (2025)
  • McDonogh Basketball Coaches Award Recipient (2025)
  • McDonogh Basketball Baller Award Recipient (2024)
  • Named top 10 Lacrosse Player in the MidAtlantic by Usclublax (2024 & 25)
  • Recognized as a top two-way midfielder by Inside Lacrosse (2026)
  • Lumbee Indian Athlete Spotlight Recipient (2024 & 25)
  • 19th ranked shooting guard in the DMV by Prep Girls Hoops (2024 & 25)
  • A top contributor in goals, draw controls and caused turnovers for Varsity Lacrosse (2023-26)
  • Led the Varsity Soccer team in scoring (2025)
  • Best In Class (2022-25)
  • Junior Open Invitee (2023-25)
  • UA 150 (2022)
  • American Select Team MD Champion (2022, Named player of the game by USClubLax)
  • Daughter of Michael and Victoriaus
  • Has a younger brother, Kingston
  • Intended major: Business

Why Clemson

"I chose Clemson because the moment I stepped on campus, it felt like home. The coaching staff, the facilities and the support for both academics and athletics showed me this was where I belonged. I can’t wait to help build the legacy of this lacrosse program and continue growing as a student‑athlete."