KYLE RUDOLPH - LAROSA'S MVP OF THE WEEK WINNER NAME: Kyle Rudolph

SCHOOL: Elder High School

SPORT(S): Basketball-Football

GRADUATING YR.: 2008

BIRTHDATE: 11-9-89

HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6'7" – 240 lbs.

RESIDENCE: Green Township

PARENTS: Dan & Jamie

BIGGEST INFLUENCE: "My grandpa."

FUTURE GOAL: "Play in the NFL."

MVP ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Kyle is a 2-sport superstar in basketball and football. In basketball, he is a 2-time GCL Player of the Year, last season helping the Panthers to a 22-3 record while he led the league in points (17.2), rebounds (11) and blocks (1.5). He was named Cincinnati Div. I Player of the Year and 1st team all-Southwest Ohio district. In football, tight end Kyle during the regular season had 37 receptions for 623 yards and 11 touchdowns for the 7-4 Panthers. He was named 1st team all-league, 1st team all-city, 1st team SWO district and 2nd team all-Ohio. Kyle was also selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas. A good student and member of National Honor Society, his favorite athlete is Antonio Gates, favorite movie is Rudy and favorite book is Catcher in the Rye. Kyle will play football next season at the University of Notre Dame.

COACH'S QUOTE -- "Kyle is the true definition of what you would want your son to, not only emulate, but also approach and treat others the way he does. He has grown into one of the finest athletes I have ever coached, and one of the finest people I have known." -- Doug Ramsey, Football Coach