NAME: Lauren Cannatelli
SCHOOL: Lakota West High School
SPORT(S): Basketball
GRADUATING YEAR: 2015
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Scholarship to U. of Dayton
BIRTHDATE: 4/29/97
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5'8"
RESIDENCE: West Chester
PARENTS: Scott & Susan
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: "My parents."
FUTURE GOAL: Have a successful college career

A four-year varsity starter at guard, Lauren is a member of the 1,000-point club, the 2nd female player in school history to reach that prestigious landmark.

Lauren has had a strong senior year, with big games vs. Oak Hills (20 points), Colerain (19), Hamilton (17) and Waldsworth (17). Last season, she averaged 15.7 ppg. helping lead the Firebirds to a 22-6 record and a sectional and district title.

Lauren has earned numerous awards for her accomplishments, including last season being named 1st team all-GMC, 1st team all-city (Enquirer) and 3rd team SWO District.

Her summer team is Cincinnati Heat Premier, and she represented Team Ohio in the Elite Senior Showcase this past summer. A great student who is active in community service, Lauren will take her basketball talents next year to the University of Dayton.

Her favorite athlete is Kobe Bryant, favorite movie is The Vow and most-like-to-meet is Michael Jordan.

COACH'S QUOTE – "In 17 years of LWHS girls basketball, Lauren is our number one achiever as a combination of exceptional winning attitude/ high character, Top 25 Academics (4.4 GPA), and award-winning athletic success."
— Andy Fishman, Basketball Coach

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