Meet Peabody Star Student Athlete: Mariella

PEABODY, MA — We all know student athletes who also bring their A-game to other parts of their lives.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know the individual stories behind the leaderboard.

This submission comes from Susan Brotchie who nominated Mariella of Peabody.

Star student athlete's name

Mariella

Star student athlete's home state

Massachusetts

Star student athlete's Patch town

Peabody

How do you know the star student athlete?

I'm her Grandmother

What sport does the star student athlete play?

Soccer and track

Why do you believe the star student athlete should be recognized?

She is well known for soccer. In 7th grade, she played varsity for Bishop Fenwick High School. She is a student at St. Mary's in Danvers, a sister school to Fenwick.

This year as an 8th grader, she moved up from the Aztec soccer league to FC Stars.

She has won state track meets for St. Mary's two consecutive years. Mariella started running track to improve her speed on the soccer field, only to bring home the title to her school. She started playing soccer for the Peabody Hot Shots, coached by Silvio Albano, who coached her mother when she was Mariella's age. She also is a member of the National Junior Honor Society.

Ella has an autistic brother who she watches out for to help her mother out around the house.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star student athlete?

She's determined to succeed and is a loving, caring girl.

Keep up the great work, Mariella!

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