LaRosa’s MVP of the Week Winner

• Name: Michelle Jones
• School: Mt. Notre Dame
• Sport(s): Basketball-Track & Field
• Graduating Year/G.P.A.: 2005 – 3.5
• Greatest Achievement: Member of 2004 state championship team
• Birth date: 3-11-87
• Height-Weight: 6’2”-185 lbs.
• Residence: Forest Park
• Parent: Mom - Phyllis
• Biggest Influence: “My grandmother”
• Future Goal: “NCAA championship & own my own business.”
• MVP Accomplishments: Michelle helped lead the Cougars to the Ohio state Division I basketball championship last season, as the team went undefeated (28-0) and garnered the #2 ranking in the nation by USA Today and the #1 ranking in the nation by Student Sports Magazine. Michelle averaged 15.7 points-9.5 rebounds per game. She was named 1st team all conference, all-city, all-Southwest Ohio and all-state. She was also named to the Ohio state all-tournament team. Big games last season included 26 points vs. Hamilton and 23 points vs. St. Ursula. Her summer AAU team two years ago won the national championship in Atlanta. Also a track & field star, she holds the school record in the shot put. Active in community service, her favorite athlete is Jason Kidd and her most-like-to-meet is Carmello Anthony. Michelle will play basketball next season at the University of Cincinnati.
• Coach’s Quote -- ““Michelle’s intelligence, strength and will to succeed have allowed her to become the dominant defender and rebounder she is today. MND is proud of her academic and athletic accomplishments. Michelle is the ultimate warrior.” -- Dr. Scott Rogers, Basketball Coach