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Caroline Eaglin - LAROSA'S MVP FEATURED ATHLETE
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NAME: Caroline Eaglin
SCHOOL: Newport Central Catholic High School
SPORT(S): Basketball
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: School's all-time scoring leader
BIRTHDATE: 3/15/2007
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5'9"-140 lbs.
RESIDENCE: Cold Spring, Ky.
PARENTS: Paul & Sara
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: “Parents”
FUTURE GOAL: Make a substantial impact on my college basketball at NKU and become a nurse

Newport Central Catholic senior guard Caroline Eaglin is one of the best basketball players in Northern Kentucky, and she is the all-time leading scorer in school history with 2,546 points. This is the third season in a row that she has been the leading scorer in Northern Kentucky. She was named this year's 9th Region Player of the Year and Northern Kentucky Div. II Co-Player of the Year while the 'Breds finished as district runners-up.

Caroline was the 9th Region's leading scorer last season with a 21.9 average and was a Top 20 scorer in the state. She also was the leading scorer in the 9th Region the previous season, averaging 24.8 as a sophomore.

In addition to averaging 21.9 points a game last season, she shot 45% from the field and led the NewCath team in rebounds with a 7.4 average.

For her efforts, last season she was named first-team all-Northern Kentucky by the Enquirer and first-team all-9th Region as well as named to the regional all-tournament team of the All-A Classic Tournament. She was also named to the Kentucky team for the Kentucky-Indiana Junior All-Star game. In addition, she has competed in volleyball and track & field for the Thoroughbreds.

A National Honor Society student who is active in community service, Caroline will take her game to the next level on scholarship to Northern Kentucky University. Her favorite athlete is Paige Bueckers, favorite entertainer is Morgan Wallen, favorite book is Salt to the Sun, favorite movie is Home Alone and most-like-to-meet is Luke Combs. Her club basketball team is the Next Level Academy.

COACH'S QUOTE – “Caroline's athletic ability is paired with an impactful dedication to her school and community, making her a high-level student-athlete both on and off the court.” —Trevor Steiner, Varsity Basketball Coach



LAROSA'S 2024-2025 MVPs
caroline eaglin

NAME: Caroline Eaglin
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Mar. 25
SCHOOL: Newport Central Catholic High School
SPORT(S): Basketball
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: School's all-time scoring leader

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jaeger ellerman

NAME: Jaeger Ellerman
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Mar. 18
SCHOOL: St. Xavier High School
SPORT(S): Swimming
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Being a member of a two-time Ohio State championship swim team (2023 and 2024); helping continue the team's tradition of excellence and building Men for Others; selected as a team captain for the 2024-2025 season.

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gracie cosgrove

NAME: Gracie Cosgrove
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Mar. 11
SCHOOL: Badin High School
SPORT(S): Basketball
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Inducted into National Honor Society

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e.j. walker

NAME: E.J. Walker
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Mar. 4
SCHOOL: Lloyd High School
SPORT(S): Basketball
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Back-to-back District championships

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taylor bacher

NAME: Taylor Bacher
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Feb. 25
SCHOOL: Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy
SPORT(S): Swimming
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Making finals at Junior Nationals

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james burnett

NAME: James Burnett Jr.
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Feb. 18
SCHOOL: Aiken High School
SPORT(S): Basketball
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Winning state championship as a freshman

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sadie hartig

NAME: Sadie Hartig
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Feb. 11
SCHOOL: Notre Dame Academy
SPORT(S): Swimming
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Winning state in 500 freestyle junior year

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luke sanders

NAME: Luke Sanders
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Feb. 4
SCHOOL: CHCA
SPORT(S): Basketball
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: First-team all-state junior year

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mari gerton

NAME: Mari Gerton
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Jan. 28
SCHOOL: Princeton High School
SPORT(S): Basketball
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Winning 2023 state championship

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yamil rondon

NAME: Yamil Rondon
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Jan. 21
SCHOOL: Newport High School
SPORT(S): Basketball
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025

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Kailee Bransford

NAME: Kailee Bransford
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Jan. 14
SCHOOL: Mount Notre Dame
SPORT(S): Basketball
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: GGCL Player of the Year

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alex kazanecki

NAME: Alex Kazanecki
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Jan. 7
SCHOOL: Moeller High School
SPORT(S): Basketball
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Hopefully being a good role model for kids who may look up to me.

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julia grace

NAME: Julia Grace
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Dec. 31
SCHOOL: Notre Dame Academy
SPORT(S): Volleyball
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Winning state sophomore year for volleyball

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garyn jackson

NAME: Garyn Jackson
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Dec. 24
SCHOOL: Campbell County High School
SPORT(S): Basketball-Football
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Winning regional last season

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ava tilden

NAME: Ava Tilden
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Dec. 17
SCHOOL: Notre Dame Academy
SPORT(S): Volleyball
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Winning state in 2022

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gaven johnson

NAME: Gaven Johnson
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Dec. 10
SCHOOL: Harrison High School
SPORT(S): Soccer
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Going 16-0 last season to break school record

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sakura codling

NAME: Sakura Codling
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Dec. 3
SCHOOL: Seton High School
SPORT(S): Volleyball
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Committing to UCLA

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shaun dickerson

NAME: Shaun Dickerson
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Nov. 26
SCHOOL: Lakota East High School
SPORT(S): Soccer
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Committing to play Div. I soccer

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anna cornejo

NAME: Anna Cornejo
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Nov. 19
SCHOOL: Madeira High School
SPORT(S): Soccer
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Playing on U.S. futsal national team

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austin alexander

NAME: Austin Alexander
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Nov. 12
SCHOOL: Cooper High School
SPORT(S): Football-Basketball
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025

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allie barrick

NAME: Allison Barrick
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Nov. 5
SCHOOL: CHCA
SPORT(S): Volleyball
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Going to state my freshman year and hitting 1,000 kills in my career as a junior.

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paul nelson

NAME: Paul Nelson
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Oct. 29
SCHOOL: Princeton High School
SPORT(S): Football
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 2023 Ohio Defensive Player of the Year

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reagan ramage

NAME: Reagan Ramage
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Oct. 22
SCHOOL: Cooper High School
SPORT(S): Golf
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Playing in 123rd U.S. Women’s Amateur

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justice burnam

NAME: Justice Burnam
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Oct. 15
SCHOOL: Anderson High School
SPORT(S): Football
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Making it to state Final Four

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lexi oshea

NAME: Lexi O'Shea
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Oct. 8
SCHOOL: Seton High School
SPORT(S): Soccer
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Winning state championship in 2022.

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justin hill

NAME: Justin Hill
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Oct. 1
SCHOOL: Winton Woods High School
SPORT(S): Football
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Accolades earned junior year; going undefeated sophomore year.

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presley pennekamp

NAME: Presley Pennekamp
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Sept. 24
SCHOOL: Oak Hills High School
SPORT(S): Soccer
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Helping team win the GMC title twice in a row

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clay hayden

NAME: Clay Hayden
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Sept. 17
SCHOOL: Beechwood High School
SPORT(S): Football
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Winning a state championship

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olivia holbrook

NAME: Olivia Holbrook
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Sept. 10
SCHOOL: Campbell County High School
SPORT(S): Cross Country-Track
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Run at a DI college

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will sheets

NAME: Will Sheets
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Sept. 3
SCHOOL: Covington Catholic High School
SPORT(S): Cross Country-Track
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Cross country state win with team

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evelyn prodoehl

NAME: Evelyn Prodoehl
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Aug. 27
SCHOOL: Lakota West High School
SPORT(S): Cross Country-Track
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Winning the Garmin Runninglane XC national championship

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