LaRosa’s MVP of the Week Winner

• Name: Sarah Gronefeld
• School: Dixie Heights
• Sport(s): Fast-Pitch, Swimming
• Graduating Yr: 2005
• Greatest Achievement: First player in school history named 1st team all-state
• Birth Date: 1-12-87
• Height: 5’3”
• Residence: Crescent Springs
• Parents: Jeff & Martha
• Biggest Influence: “My parents.”
• Future Goal: “Be Miss Kentucky Softball.”
• MVP Accomplishments: This senior catcher has started 5 seasons for the Colonels, hitting .423 as a junior for the 9th region champs and .541 as a sophomore, becoming the only player in school history to hit over .500 in a season. Last season, only 4 runners stole a base on her, and she threw out 19 runners. She is also the first player in school history named 1st team all-state, and was also named 1st team all-Northern Kentucky for the third time. She also played in the Kentucky Jr. All-Star game. Earlier this year she was selected to tour Australia with a U.S. all-star team. Also a 6-year swimmer for the Colonels, Sarah is a good student and is active in community service. Her favorite athlete is Lisa Fernandez, her favorite entertainer is Kevin Costner, and his most-like-to-meet are her mom’s parents, who are deceased. She will play next year at Georgetown College.
• Coach’s Quote: “Sarah is a champion. Her work ethic in the classroom as well as the athletic field is second to none. She has a passion for the fast-pitch game that few other players experience.” -- Dean Fookes, Fast-Pitch Coach