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

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CORY FARRIS - LAROSA'S MVP OF THE WEEK WINNER

NAME: Cory Farris
SCHOOL: Boone County High School
SPORT(S): Baseball-Football
GRADUATING YR.: 2008
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Winning That's My Boy Award.
BIRTHDATE: 12-29-89
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6' – 195 lbs.
RESIDENCE: Florence, Ky.
PARENTS: Bill & Tami
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: "My parents & my brother."
FUTURE GOAL: "Play professional baseball."
MVP ACCOMPLISHMENTS: This senior is a 2-sport superstar. In baseball, Cory, a 4-year starter, hit .444 last year with 8 homeruns and 45 RBIs and was named 1st team all-NKY, all-region and HM all-state. Holding virtually every school offensive record, Cory was named as a Top 50 prospect in the nation, and will play baseball next season at the U. of Kentucky. On the gridiron, Cory was runner-up Mr. Kentucky Football, rushing for 2,824 yds. (32 TDs) this past season. He is Boone County's and Northern Kentucky's 2nd all-time career rusher (6,227 yds.), ranking only behind NFLer Shaun Alexander. He was NKY Player of the Year, 1st team all-state and the winner of the prestigious National Football Foundation's That's My Boy Award for Northern Kentucky. Cory also played 2 years of basketball for the Rebels. His favorite athlete is Pete Rose, favorite movie is The Natural and favorite book is Touchdown Alexander.

COACH'S QUOTE -- "Cory's work ethic, attitude and performance on and off the field have been outstanding. His integrity and character have made him an example and leader for his peers." -- Matt Wilhoite, Baseball Coach

To view last year's MVPs, go here.
To view the 2005-2006 MVPs, go here.
To view the 2004-2005 MVPs, go here.

LAROSA'S 2007 MVPs

	NAME: Kirsten Allen SCHOOL: Ryle High School SPORT(S): Fast-Pitch & Volleyball GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Superstar senior has 30 career no-hitters and will play at U. of Oklahoma. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Gordy Dooley SCHOOL: St. Henry High School SPORT(S): Track-Cross Country GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Louisville-bound senior has won incredible 11 Kentucky state championships in track & cross country. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Lauren Hargett SCHOOL: Walton-Verona High School SPORT(S): Basketball-Volleyball GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior is a star in basketball & volleyball; 17.2 ppg. during regular season; will play at Thomas More. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Arrez Henderson SCHOOL: Holmes High School SPORT(S): Basketball GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior McDonalds All-American nominee has scored more than 1,000 career points for the Bulldogs. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Sarah Tanner SCHOOL: Ursuline Academy SPORT(S): Swimming GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior All-American has won 6 Ohio state championships and will swim at U. of North Carolina. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Yancy Gates SCHOOL: Withrow High School SPORT(S): Basketball GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: McDonalds basketball All-American nominee will play next season at the University of Cincinnati. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Whitney Cundiff SCHOOL: Newport Central Catholic High School SPORT(S): Basketball GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior center is a member of the 1,000+ point club and was named 1st team all-NKY last year. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Damon Butler SCHOOL: North College Hill High School SPORT(S): Basketball GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 1,000+ point career scorer helped Trojans to last year's Ohio Div. III state title; state tournament MVP. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Margaret Fish SCHOOL: Indian Hill High School SPORT(S): Swimming GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Harvard-bound swimming All-American is a 3-time Ohio state champion. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Nic Simpson SCHOOL: Highlands High School SPORT(S): Basketball-Golf GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior is an all-state basketball player who will play next year at North Carolina A & T. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Channing Hillman SCHOOL: Mt. Notre Dame High School SPORT(S): Basketball GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior all-city basketballer will play next year at University of Texas-El Paso. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Nathan Butler SCHOOL: Turpin High School SPORT(S): Swimming GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Defending Ohio state champ in 100 breaststroke, and will swim at Northwestern U. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Maribeth Giese SCHOOL: Mother of Mercy High School SPORT(S): Basketball GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 1,000+ point career scorer who will play next year at Bowling Green State University. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Jim Barbiere SCHOOL: St. Xavier High School SPORT(S): Swimming GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 10-time swimming All-American will swim next year at Indiana U. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Claire Dickmann SCHOOL: Notre Dame Academy SPORT(S): Swimming GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Defending Kentucky state champ (500 freestyle) has already qualified for 2008 Olympic Trials. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Kyle Rudolph SCHOOL: Elder High School SPORT(S): Basketball-Football GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior is a basketball and football star who will play football at Notre Dame. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Amber Gray SCHOOL: Lakota West High School SPORT(S): Basketball-Volleyball GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Last year's Cincinnati Player of the Year will play next season at U. of Tennessee. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Quinn McDowell SCHOOL: Moeller High School SPORT(S): Basketball-Soccer GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: All-city basketballer helped lead team to Ohio championship as a junior, and will play at William & Mary. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Jessica Pachko SCHOOL: Oak Hills High School SPORT(S): Basketball GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior is a 2-time all-city basketball player who will play next year for Marquette U. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Walt Gibler SCHOOL: St. Xavier High School SPORT(S): Basketball GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 1st team all-city forward helped Bombers to Ohio state runner-up finish last year, and will play at Loyola-Chicago. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Nicole Staverman SCHOOL: Notre Dame Academy SPORT(S): Volleyball GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior is a much-decorated volleyball player who will play next season at Ohio University. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Ryan Fields SCHOOL: Lakota West High School SPORT(S): Wrestling GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior is a 3-time Ohio Div. I state runner-up, notching 100+ victories in his career. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: April Gibson SCHOOL: Newport Central Catholic High School SPORT(S): Soccer GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior goalkeeper is 1st team all-state and will play at the University of Cincinnati. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Clay Cecil SCHOOL: Highlands High School SPORT(S): Football-Track GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior is a two-sport all-star in football and track. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Jennifer Williams SCHOOL: Seven Hills School SPORT(S): Soccer GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior led Stingers to this year's sectional runner-up finish and is a member of the Adidas USA all-region team. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Cody Elliott SCHOOL: Beechwood High School SPORT(S): Football-Baseball GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior QB is two-sport all-star in football and baseball. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Missy Harpenau SCHOOL: Mother of Mercy High School SPORT(S): Volleyball GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior outside hitter leads nationally ranked Bobcats and will play at U. of Cincinnati. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: DeVier Posey SCHOOL: LaSalle High School SPORT(S): Football-Basketball-Track GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior pre-season All-American will play football at Ohio State. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Kiondra McGee SCHOOL: Ursuline Academy SPORT(S): Soccer-Basketball GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior was last year's GGCL Player of the Year who will play at U. of Kentucky. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Ryan Martin SCHOOL: Turpin High School SPORT(S): Football-Baseball GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior QB threw for 2,500+ yards last year and named 1st team all-city. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Rachael Adams SCHOOL: Mt. Notre Dame High School SPORT(S): Volleyball-Basketball GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior rated in Top 5 high school volleyball players nationally. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Brian Mirrielees SCHOOL: Highlands High School SPORT(S): Cross Country-Track-Soccer GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior is a NKY all-star in three sports -- cross country, soccer and track. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Chelsea Hatcher SCHOOL: Seven Hills School SPORT(S): Soccer GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior is a Div. II all-Ohio midfielder who will play at U. of Tennessee. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Darius Ashley SCHOOL: St. Xavier High School SPORT(S): Football-Track GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior pre-season All-American last year ran for 1,450 yards (18 TDs). CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

	NAME: Caitlin Beck SCHOOL: Highlands High School SPORT(S): Soccer-Track GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Soccer superstar helped Highlands to back-to-back state championships. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY