By Emily LaLuna – Sports Editor

Senior Night was more emotional than ever for the Law volleyball team this year.

Law hosted its first “Dig Purple Game” on Wednesday, October 22, in memory of Maren Sanchez. The game also served as the team’s Senior Night.

The opponent for Senior Night was crosstown rival Foran, which added another exciting component to the evening.

Freshman Maddie Baldieri opened up the night with an amazing performance of “The National Anthem.”

“She did an awesome job,” senior Samantha Hudak said “She sounded flawless.”

This year’s seniors are Kayla Patrick, Megan Gritz, and Martha Smith. They are also the team’s Senior Leaders.

“It was our last home game and it was sad to think that I’ll never play on this court again,” Gritz said.

The girls also honored Foran’s seniors: Ashley Mendillo, Janae Owen, Jenna Zacharelli, and Kayla Ellis.

To fit the game’s “Dig Purple” theme, everyone who attended wore purple. The team also sold purple T-shirts and purple signs were hung around the gym.

On the back on the shirt was a quote that read, “Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather an opening where you are shining down to let us know you are happy.” Underneath the quote were the words, “We love you, Maren.”

The game had a lot of meaning to the players and the crowd. The game took place following dedication of Maren’s Memory Garden.

“Knowing that the game was dedicated to Maren, we wanted to play our hearts out for her,” Patrick said.

The game was challenging for the Eagles, who lost 3-0 despite playing a very close third set.

“It being our last game, and more importantly our last time ever playing Foran, it was sad, but I’m proud that we put up a good fight,” Patrick said.

Law ended their season with a record of 3-17, which included one win over Stratford and two wins against Hillhouse.