“Bella Santoro is the engine that gets that team going. She has a great outside shot, a very good handle and she’s very composed on the court.”

Quinn O’Brien

Lauralton Hall Head Coach

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-10 senior guard had led the Tigers to a 26-1 record and a berth in the Class LL state championship game at the time of her selection. Santoro averaged 17.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.9 steals through 27 games. A New Haven Register First Team All-State honoree, she is also a three-time All-Conference selection.

Academic Achievement

Santoro has maintained a 3.45 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to play basketball on scholarship at Stonehill College beginning this fall.

Exemplary Character

Student Council Treasurer in her school, Santoro has served as a peer minister and has volunteered locally on behalf of the Middlesex Youth ARC Club.