High School: Ritchie placed in the top-six at state all four years of his high school career, wrestling for the Francis Howell North Knights. After taking fifth at 112 pounds as a freshman, Ritchie finished in sixth as a sophomore, wrestling at 125. He spent his junior year and senior year at 135 pounds, where he took fourth and fifth, respectively. He earned four letters in wrestling over the course of his career, and was placed on the school's honor roll.
Personal: Harold was born to Harold Jr. and Lynne on June 10, 1993 in Saint Peters, Mo. He has two siblings, Jess (24) and Sam (14). His father, Harold Jr., wrestled for Missouri and is now a teacher and wrestling coach. Harold is majoring in business and would like to be a police officer after he graduates.
