Highlighting New Milford athletes Riley Herring and Theo Dietter
NEW MILFORD, Conn. — New Milford High School continues to produce Student Athletes at a level that is recognized at the State and even National level. We showcase an All-American Gymnast along with an outstanding 3 sport athlete with a legacy that many will recognize.
Riley Herring has competed at the highest level in Gymnastics and has been recognized for her achievements both at the individual and team levels in the state and as an All-American.聽 Theo Dietter excels at all 3 of his sports, with individual honors in each.聽 His grandfather, Ted Dietter, and father Hank Dietter made their mark as Hockey Coaches in the New Milford area for decades.
These outstanding young citizens have dedicated themselves to their respective sports, all the while maintaining a high level of academic standing.聽 They both value their responsibilities as role models, as evidenced by their community involvement.
RILEY HERRING
- NMHS Class of 2023
- Gymnastics
- All American 2022
- All State 2020, 2021, 2022
- All SWC 2020, 2021, 2022
- SWC Team Champion 2021, 2022, 2023
- Class L Team Champion 2021
- Junior Olympic Level 4 and 5 All Round State Champion
- 12 Year Junior Olympic Gymnast
- High Honors
- Unified Buddies
- Special Olympics Fundraising Volunteer
- College Plans:聽 Undecided
- Will pursue a degree in either Education or a Medical Field
- Will participate in Collegiate Gymnastics
THEO DIETTER
- NMHS Class of 2023
- Golf, Lacrosse, Hockey
- Team Captain: Golf and Hockey
- All SWC Colonial: Golf and Lacrosse
- All SWC 2nd Team: Hockey
- All State D3 Hockey
- CT HS Hockey Player of The Game
- Highest Honors
- SWC All Academic: Golf and Hockey
- Volunteer for NMHS in house Basketball
- College Plans: Eastern Connecticut State or Albertus Magnus
- Will study Business/Marketing or Education
- Will play Lacrosse Collegiately
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