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Here’s our “Recruiting Spotlight” for Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024:

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RECRUITING SPOTLIGHT: ISABELLA “BELLA” MARIA

Auburn-committed 2026 CF Isabella “Bella” Maria recently talked to Line Drive Media about Intensity-BOD Premier, Zoey Clark, Sept. 1st and recruiting journey, softball camps, Auburn, Tiger coaches, recruiting advice, overcoming injury, business, chemistry, “The Mentals Keys to Hitting,” Migos, “Rocky II” and baking.

RECRUITING SPOTLIGHT Q&A

Name: Isabella “Bella” Maria

Hometown: Barnegat, NJ

High School: Donovan Catholic High

Club Team: Intensity-BOD Premier 18U

Graduation Year: 2026

Height: 5-8

Position: CF

Nickname: Bella

Social Media: @bellamaria2026 on Twitter and @bella.maria2026 on Instagram

Honors: #9 in the 2026 Line Drive Hot 100, #5 Utility Player in the Class of 2026 by Line Drive Media, Donovan Catholic Offensive MVP (2024), 1st Team All-Region by NFCA (2023), 1st Team All-Region by NFCA (2024), All-Shore Conference by Ashbury Press (2024), 1st Team All-Shore by Sportsnet HS (2024), All-Division by Shore Conference Coaches Association (2024), 1st Team All-State by NJ.com (2024), recorded 100th career HS hit in 54th career game of sophomore year and PGF Futures All-American finalist (2024).

High School Spring Stats: 28 games, .568 AVG, 88 ABs, 39 runs, 50 hits, 22 RBIs, 9 doubles, 3 triples, 15 SBs, 1.000 fielding percentages, 30 TC, 28 PO and 2 assists.

Travel Ball Summer Stats: 46 games, .425 AVG, 113 ABs, 37 Runs, 48 hits, 29 RBIs, 7 doubles, 2 triples, 11 SBs, 1.000 fielding percentage, 56 TC, 53 PO and 3 assists.