RIPON — The road more traveled does not often lead to Ripon. Luckily for Ripon Christian, that is not always the case. With a coaching history that extends back to 1998 in Escondido and worked its way north through Chowchilla, Ava Vander Woude will channel that experience and take over the volleyball program for the Knights. They’re looking to build on last year’s Southern League co-championship with a 13-1 SL, 19-11 overall record.