LaRosa's MVP of the Week - Cincinnati High School Sports

2006-07 LAROSA'S HIGH SCHOOL MVPS OF THE YEAR

SINCE 1986, LAROSA'S HAS BEEN GREATER CINCINNATI'S ONLY ORGANIZATION TO NAME THE YEAR'S TOP HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES. PLEASE JOIN US IN CONGRATULATING THE TWO LAROSA'S MVPs OF THE YEAR FOR 2006/2007!
David Mosko St. Xavier High School Swimming Class of 2007 David Mosko is a swimming All-American who helped the AquaBombers be crowned Ohio state champions in each of his four seasons of varsity competition. David captured eight swimming state championships in individual and relay events. Individually, as a sophomore he took the Ohio 100 butterfly; as a junior he was state champ in the 500 freestyle and as a senior he earned titles in the both the 200 and 500 freestyle events. His 4:20.56 in the 500 freestyle is an Ohio state record. David also took a gold medal in the 200 butterfly for the U.S.A. Junior National team in Melbourne, Australia, and he has already qualified for the 2008 Olympic Trials. David will swim next year at Stanford University. CONGRATULATIONS, DAVID! MVP of the Week - January 30, 2007		Anita Beck Anderson High School Swimming Class of 2007 Anderson's Anita Beck is an All-American swimmer who garnered five Ohio state championships. She captured the state title in the 500 freestyle three times, and earned the state title in the 200 freestyle twice. Anita was named as Cincinnati's Swimmer of the Year in both her junior and senior years, and earned 1st team all-city honors four consecutive years. She was also a nominee for the Wendy's High School Heisman Award. Anita, who has been inducted into Anderson's Hall of Champions, will swim next year at Ohio State University. CONGRATULATIONS, ANITA! MVP of the Week - February 20, 2007

LAROSA'S 2006 MVPs

	NAME: Jim Ryan SCHOOL: Holy Cross High School SPORT(S): Baseball-Basketball GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior 2-sport star will play baseball at Northern Kentucky University.. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Kacie Gamm SCHOOL: St. Henry High School SPORT(S): Track-Soccer-Basketball GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior 3-sport star is defending state champ in 300 hurdles. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Kyle Lang SCHOOL: LaSalle High School SPORT(S): Track-Cross Country GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior is an all-state runner who will compete next year at University of Cincinnati. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Kelsa Mueller SCHOOL: Highlands High School SPORT(S): Cross Country-Track GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior runner has been key part of 7 Kentucky state championships. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Spencer Head SCHOOL: Highlands High School SPORT(S): Track-Football GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior is a 2-time Kentucky state champion in track. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Anna Smith SCHOOL: Ross High School SPORT(S): Fast-Pitch GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior dominating pitcher with 18 shutouts & 3 no-hitters last year. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Steve Havens SCHOOL: CHCA SPORT(S): Tennis GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Notre Dame-bound senior has won 2 state tennis championships. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Diondra Holliday SCHOOL: Clark Montessori High School SPORT(S): Basketball GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior 1,000 point scorer will play at Northern Kentucky U. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Matt Allare SCHOOL: Kings High School SPORT(S): Tennis GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Ohio-state bound senior has won 3 state tennis championships. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Shannon Klei SCHOOL: Newport Central Catholic High School SPORT(S): Basketball-Volleyball-Soccer GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: NKY Div. II Player of the Year will play at Ball State. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Todd Jacobs SCHOOL: Covington Catholic High School SPORT(S): Basketball GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior is a career 1,000-point scorer twice named 1st team all-Northern Kentucky. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Tabitha Lockard SCHOOL: Lloyd Memorial High School SPORT(S): Basketball-Softball GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior is a 2-sport star in basketball and softball. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Michael Hester SCHOOL: Simon Kenton High School SPORT(S): Basketball GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior has scored more than 1,000 points in an impressive basketball career. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Lindsey Graessle SCHOOL: Kings High School SPORT(S): Swimming GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Former state champ in 100 breaststroke will swim at the University of Kentucky. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Julian Wilkison SCHOOL: Anderson High School SPORT(S): Basketball GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Cincy's top senior round ball scorer racks up 1,000 career points. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Anita Beck SCHOOL: Anderson High School SPORT(S): Swimming GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior All-American is 3-time Ohio state champion in swimming. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Troy Cooper SCHOOL: Bishop Brossart High School SPORT(S): Basketball-Soccer-Track & Field GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Three-sport all-star is 1,000+ point scorer in basketball. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Deseree Byrd SCHOOL: Taft High School SPORT(S): Basketball GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: McDonalds All-American nominee was Cincinnati Div. II Player of the Year last season. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: David Mosko SCHOOL: St. Xavier High School SPORT(S): Swimming GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Swimming All-American is defending Ohio state champion. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Mindy Merritt SCHOOL: Bellevue High School SPORT(S): Basketball-Volleylball-Track & Field GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 3-sport athlete excels in basketball, volleyball and track & field. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Demario Pleasant SCHOOL: Northwest High School SPORT(S): Basketball-Football GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Basketball and football all-star twice named all-league in each sport. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Amanda Smith SCHOOL: Indian Hill High School SPORT(S): Swimming GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Indiana-bound All-American is defending Ohio state Div. II champ in 500 freestyle. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Cory Chitwood SCHOOL: Ryle High School SPORT(S): Swimming GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: All-American swimmer is defending Kentucky state champ in the 100 backstroke. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Heather Hassloch SCHOOL: Heritage Academy SPORT(S): Basketball-Volleyball GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior 2-sport star (basketball & volleyball) led NKY in scoring & rebounds as a junior. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Connor Wetzel SCHOOL: Wyoming High School SPORT(S): Basketball GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: CHL Player of the Year as a junior averaging 16 points a game. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Kristen White SCHOOL: McAuley High School SPORT(S): Volleyball GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior was 1st team all-Ohio and is school's record-holder for kills. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Zach Kiernan SCHOOL: Newport Central Catholic High School SPORT(S): Football-Basketball GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 2-sport (basketball & football) all-star who will play football at Louisville. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Kelsey Lindenschmidt SCHOOL: Ursuline Academy SPORT(S): Golf GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior All-American golfer was state runner-up & 1st team all-state. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Jordan Kramer SCHOOL: Highlands High School SPORT(S): Football-Track GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: NKY's leading runner set school record in single game rushing with 324 yards in a victory vs. Conner. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Ashley Roberto SCHOOL: Badin High School SPORT(S): Soccer GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior helped lead team last year to Ohio Div. II soccer title. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: J.J. Hesch SCHOOL: Newport High School SPORT(S): Football-Basketball-Baseball GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior 3-sport athlete stars in football, basketball & baseball. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Stephanie Niemer SCHOOL: St. Henry High School SPORT(S): Volleyball-Basketball GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior 2-sport all-star in volleyball and basketball. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Gary Pride SCHOOL: Colerain High School SPORT(S): Football-Basketball GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior running back leads powerful Cardinals; ran for 1,000+ yards last year as QB. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Sydney Hiance SCHOOL: Highlands High School SPORT(S): Soccer GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior soccer goalkeeper helped state champs last year set a Kentucky record with 20 shutouts. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Jimmy Uebel SCHOOL: Bishop Brossart High School SPORT(S): Soccer-Basketball-Baseball GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 3-sport star was named 1st team all-state in soccer as a junior. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Julie Baltimore SCHOOL: Reading High School SPORT(S): Volleyball-Basketball-Track GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior multi-sport star last year was smaller school Cincinnati & Southwest Ohio Player of the Year in volleyball. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Hosea Simpson SCHOOL: Winton Woods High School SPORT(S): Football GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: As a sophomore, Hosea set the school single-game rushing record with 402 yards. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Alicia Browning SCHOOL: Highlands High School SPORT(S): Soccer GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Helped lead Bluebirds to 24-2 record & Ky. state championship. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Doug Browne SCHOOL: CHCA SPORT(S): Football GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: QB led Cincinnati last year in yards passing (3,298) and TDs (41). CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Emily Fette SCHOOL: St. Henry High School SPORT(S): Cross Country-Track GRADUATING YR.: 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Has played a key role in 8 Kentucky state running championships. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY