By Nicole Macchio – Entertainment Editor

At the beginning of the season, both the Law girls and boys cross country teams said their seasons would be difficult.

Their schedules have proven to be tough, but there have also been some bright spots along the way. As of October 14, the boys have a record of 5-10 and the girls have a record of 7-10.

The girls’ wins include Sheehan and Foran. The boys’ wins include a victory over Notre Dame of West Haven, which marked the first Law had defeated Notre Dame since the 1980s.

For the girls, senior captain Marissa Prizio finished 10^th at a meet in Wallingford.

Senior captain Jeremy Doucette won first place in the boys race against Hillhouse, where he also set his personal best time. He took second place against Foran, losing by a mere three seconds, and also received an award for placing in the Windham Invitational.

Some of the losses for the girls team have due to an incredible amount of team injuries and illness.

“Unfortunately, our team has been facing a lot of injuries so not everyone is competing right now,” senior captain Haley Palmer said. “But overall everyone had a successful season.”

At the beginning of the season, both teams said they wanted to try to improve their times each race – a goal which has been met according to the captains.

“Most everyone has dropped time and has worked hard each practice,” Doucette said. “And that’s all the captains, including myself, and coach can ask for.”

Every year, the top runners from each team go to states. This year, Doucette, Thomas Gambardella, Matthew Zancewics, and Matthew Paulus are heading to states, leaving four spots still open. The spots can go to anyone on the team, according to the captains.

The girls team has not made decisions on who will go to states as of yet.

(Photo courtesy yearbookavenue.com)