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CETconnect Presents The 35th Annual
Buddy LaRosa High School Sports Hall of Fame
The 35th Annual Buddy LaRosa High School Sports Hall of Fame

The seven latest additions to the Buddy LaRosa High School Hall of Fame inducted on June 27th, 2010, are:
  • David Bell, Moeller High School, Class of 1990
  • Michael Bell, Moeller High School, Class of 1993
  • Ricky Bell, Moeller High School, Class of 1997
  • Heather Mitts, St. Ursula Academy, Class of 1996
  • Dr. Ralph Richter, Elder High School, Class of 1944
  • Coach Frank Russo, LaSalle High School, 1983-Current
  • Coach Ron Russo, Colerain High School, 1984-Current.
Now in its 35th year of recognizing outstanding local high school athletes and coaches, the Buddy LaRosa High School Sports Hall of Fame has honored over 200 exceptional individuals since its founding in 1975. It is the oldest and one of the only halls of fame of its kind in the country.
The 35th Annual Buddy LaRosa High School Sports Hall of Fame - Female MVP Award
The 35th Annual Buddy LaRosa High School Sports Hall of Fame - Female MVP Award

The winner of the prestigious LaRosa's ''Female High School MVP of the Year'' Award was announced at the 35th annual Buddy LaRosa Sports Hall of Fame Banquet Sunday, June 27, 2010 The LaRosa's Male and Female MVPs of the Year awards are the only such awards given annually in Greater Cincinnati to honor outstanding high school athletic achievement. The six finalists for Female MVP of the Year were: Krissie Brandenburg, Senior, Beechwood High School; Phylesha Bullard, Senior, Walnut Hills High School; Elizabeth Burchenal, Senior, St. Ursula Academy; Maria Frigo, Senior, St. Henry High School; Dani Reinert, Senior, Ursuline Academy; and, Ashley Wanninger, Senior, Colerain High School.
The 35th Annual Buddy LaRosa High School Sports Hall of Fame - Male MVP Award
The 35th Annual Buddy LaRosa High School Sports Hall of Fame - Male MVP Award

The winner of the prestigious LaRosa's ''Male High School MVP of the Year'' Award was announced at the 35th annual Buddy LaRosa's Sports Hall of Fame Banquet Sunday, June 27, 2010. The LaRosa's Male and Female MVPs of the Year awards are the only such awards given annually in Greater Cincinnati to honor outstanding high school athletic achievement. The six finalists were: Dominique Brown, Senior, Winton Woods High School; Austin Collinsworth, Senior, Highlands High School; Jordan Hicks, Senior, Lakota West High School; B.J. Lowery, Senior, Hughes High School; Jordan Sibert, Senior, Princeton High School; and Zach Wills, Junior, Mason High School.
The 35th Annual Buddy LaRosa High School Sports Hall of Fame - David Bell
The 35th Annual Buddy LaRosa High School Sports Hall of Fame - David Bell

David Bell - Moeller High School Class of 1990. The oldest of the Bell Brothers, David had the distinction of becoming the first-ever third-generation professional athlete in Cincinnati sports history joining grandfather, Gus Bell, and father, Buddy Bell.
The 35th Annual Buddy LaRosa High School Sports Hall of Fame - Michael Bell
The 35th Annual Buddy LaRosa High School Sports Hall of Fame - Michael Bell

Michael Bell, Moeller High School Class of 1993 - Picking up where his brother David left off, Michael Bell powered the Moeller Crusaders to their third Ohio State baseball championship.
The 35th Annual Buddy LaRosa High School Sports Hall of Fame - Ricky Bell
The 35th Annual Buddy LaRosa High School Sports Hall of Fame - Ricky Bell

Ricky Bell, Moeller High School Class of 1997 - Though he only played two varsity seasons with the Crusaders, Ricky Bell was arguably the most accomplished of the three brothers.
The 35th Annual Buddy LaRosa High School Sports Hall of Fame - Heather Mitts
The 35th Annual Buddy LaRosa High School Sports Hall of Fame - Heather Mitts

Heather Mitts, St. Ursula Academy Class of 1996 - Arguably the greatest soccer player - female or male - in Cincinnati high school sports' history, Heather Mitts is also only the second athlete in Cincinnati history to win a gold medal in two different Olympiads.
The 35th Annual Buddy LaRosa High School Sports Hall of Fame - Dr. Ralph Richter
The 35th Annual Buddy LaRosa High School Sports Hall of Fame - Dr. Ralph Richter

Dr. Ralph Richter, Elder High School Class of 1944 - One of the finest all-around athletes to play for Elder High School during the 1940s, Ralph Richter earned seven varsity letters during his career with the Panthers - four in basketball, two in football, and one in baseball.
The 35th Annual Buddy LaRosa High School Sports Hall of Fame - Frank Russo
The 35th Annual Buddy LaRosa High School Sports Hall of Fame - Frank Russo

Coach Frank Russo, La Salle High School, 1983-Current: Unquestionably the finest coach in the history of LaSalle High School, Frank Russo has collected three state championships during his nearly three-decade tenure.
The 35th Annual Buddy LaRosa High School Sports Hall of Fame - Ron Russo
The 35th Annual Buddy LaRosa High School Sports Hall of Fame - Ron Russo

Ron Russo, Colerain High School, 1984-Current: Ron Russo has clearly established himself as the preeminent girls' running coach in Cincinnati history.
The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. US Bank Foundation
Watch previous years of Buddy Larosa
High School Sports Hall of Fame
2009
2008
2007
2006