Caroline Carrico

Photo by: Laura Domingue

Photo by: Ray Bahner

Class:
Sophomore
Events:
Throws
Hometown:
La Vista, Neb.
Height:
5-9
High School:
Papillion La Vista
Squadron:
17 Stalag 17

FRESHMAN YEAR | 2024-25: Competed in the shot put during eight meets (four indoors, four outdoors)…recorded a career-best distance of 36’8½” at the Mountain Lion Open…posted an outdoor-best mark of 36’2¼” at the Bobcat Invitational…won that event at the Air Force Twilight Open (35’2”)…competed in the discus throw during five outdoor meets…debuted at No. 24 on the program’s all-time standings with a career-best throw of 131’11” at the Doug Max Invitational…participated in the weight throw three times during the indoor season…academic all-conference.

HIGH SCHOOL: Papillion La Vista High School…three-time state medalist in the discus throw…NCPA Academic All-State award winner…named to the Metro Conference Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll…collected seven varsity letters…also competed in volleyball, cross country, basketball and golf…member of the National Honor Society…named to the Distinguished Honor Roll…graduated summa cum laude.

PERSONAL: Full name is Caroline Aileen Carrico…daughter of Greg and Brenda Carrico…father was a member of the basketball team at Bellevue University…has a twin brother…also has one younger brother…majoring in foreign area studies…earning a double minor in Spanish and Portuguese…named to the Superintendent’s List for excellence in military, academic and athletic performance…currently serving as a supervisor and PEER in squadron…hobbies include art, reading, working out, gardening, and international travel…earned Jump Wings over the summer after completing Airmanship 490…also took part in Combat Survival Training…is one-minute older than her twin brother (“best minute of my life”)…member of Cadet Squadron 17.