Where are they now

Bella Palazzolo fights to keep the ball from the other player. “I was trying to concentrate to connect with another teammate and advance the play,” Palazzolo said. She would like to play soccer as a hobby throughout her life.

Courtesy photo/Bella Palazzolo

Bella Palazzolo fights to keep the ball from the other player. “I was trying to concentrate to connect with another teammate and advance the play,” Palazzolo said. She would like to play soccer as a hobby throughout her life.

Bella Palazzolo

What was it like when you got your scholarship to SLU?

“It was really exciting getting a scholarship to SLU. I’m very grateful to have the opportunity to play for a great program and get a very good education.”

What was your first week of college soccer and your first game like?

“My first week of college soccer was intense, intimidating and hard. The speed of play, expectation and overall talent on the team was 10 times greater than anything I had ever experienced before. My first game was awesome; it was definitely a wake up call and I got an adrenaline rush playing in front of so many people.”