225 2024 Rising Stars

RISING STARS

This special section celebrates 11 young athletes from the Greater Baton Rouge area who are “Rising Stars” in their respective sports. Each one was selected by their school’s athletic leaders for demonstrating not just physical talent, but personal character as well. Scan the QR codes for stories about these outstanding young men and women. A public awareness campaign for the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Louisiana was

SPONSOR LETTER

CONGRATULATIONS!

Student athletes who rise to the top of their sport are in a special category of their own. While talent is certainly important, student athletes exhibit unique personality traits that help them succeed.

These include a competitive spirit, self-discipline, focus, confidence, and a commitment to their goals. These qualities will serve them well as they transition to adulthood and become leaders in their chosen fields someday.

The Baton Rouge Clinic congratulates the 11 students featured in 225 Magazine’s 2024 RISING STARS section. These elite athletes dazzle us with their incredible “star power” and the bright futures that lay ahead of them.

Evelynn Artieta

Cooper Babin

Andrew Clapinski

Comora Davis

Tamia Downs

Chris Lindo

Ella Mancuso

David Marsh

Kennedi Owens

Anna Kate

Ruebsamen

Taylor Smith

Caring for Generations

VICTORY SMELL OF SWEET

A leader on the court and in the classroom, all while running her own business

ANDREW CLAPINSKI

Catholic High School

BIG HITTING IT

A leading hitter during CHS’s superb 2024 season, any school will be lucky to land this athlete

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TAMIA DOWNS

North Iberville High School

THELEADINGWAY

A four-sport athlete with a 4.0 GPA, this North Iberville standout is a leader anywhere she goes

GAME ON

This three-sport athlete seems destined for big things no matter where she lands

U-High (University Lab School)

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MATCHMAKER

Despite helping SJA take home three consecutive state titles, she continues to improve her game

MANCUSO

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St. Amant High School

DNA WINNING COOPER BABIN

He’s following in his family’s footsteps at St. Amant with hopes of advancing to the next level SPONSORED

PLAYMAKER

An honor student who led her team in points, assists and rebounds, she’s a leader both on and off the court

Denham Springs High School

TAYLOR SMITH

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DAVID MARSH

Catholic High School

UNDEFEATED

After helping lead CHS to an undefeated season, he continues to take his game to new heights

CHRIS LINDO

Madison Preparatory Academy

UP STEPPING

This versatile hoopster is on his way to being the next big name for Madison Prep basketball

COMORA

DAVIS

Plaquemine High School

Whether she’s on the track or on the court, this star athlete is making waves at Plaquemine

PROUD PLAQUEMINE

FULLSWING

She’s only a freshman, but she’s already making a name for herself on the course

Celebrating 225's RISING STARS

225 Magazine proudly celebrated 11 exceptional high school athletes featured in a special advertising section of 225 Magazine's June issue, with profiles sponsored by local businesses. At the end of May, athletes were able to meet their sponsors, see their special profile for the first time and enjoy a moment all about them! Special thank you to our event sponsors:

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