By Kayla Patrick – Sports Editor

Jonathan Law’s indoor track teams began their winter seasons this week.

The team is looking to set as many personal bests as possible and hopes to break several school records along the way this season.

“Indoor track is a sport for anyone to participate,” senior Tyler Thammavongsa said. “Whether it’s long jump, the 55m dash, or shot put, there’s a place for everyone on the team.”

The team is coached by Mr. Beler and Mr. Rhode. Members explained how the coaches are extremely supportive in giving them specific workouts, and helping them with anything in order to improve.

“The coaches always know what they’re talking about,” senior Sean Rice said.

The girls indoor track captains are seniors Cori Kalafus, Hilary Luchetti, Holly Stewart, and Haley Palmer. Captains for the boys team are seniors Jason Garlock, Mick Murray, Sean Rice, and Tim Edson.

The boys’ captains are being helpful to the younger members of the team by showing them proper form and technique.

“The freshmen and new additions this year look very promising,” Rice said. “They’re working very hard and I notice them getting better.”

The goal for everyone on both teams is to get better every day.

“As long as everyone has shown improvement from the beginning of the season until the end, I would consider that a successful season,” Murray said.

Hillhouse, Hamden, Amity, Xavier, and rival Foran will be difficult meets for the Lawmen.

Key players for the boys team are sophomore Joe Mugford, juniors Nick Ferrara and Mark Dow, and seniors Mick Murray and Jason Garlock.

In the boys’ first meet of the season on December 18, many members already qualified for states, including the 4×200 meter relay team.

The girls will be participating in their first meet on Tuesday, December 23.

Key members for the girls’ team are sophomores Kiki Smith, Olivia Steiner, Colleen Rice, and Bethany Edwards, and senior captains Cori Kalafus and Holly Stewart.

The girls said that they are looking to send as many members as possible to SCCs and states.

“These goals will be achieved because we work so hard in the cold weather everyday which shows how committed everyone is and we all give 110% from the beginning to the end and do the best we absolutely can,” Kalafus said. “As a captain I try my best to help out anyone who is struggling with their event, especially shot put and help them so they can be the best they can be.”

The team practices two hours a day, which includes several vigorous workouts. Depending on the person’s event, a practice often includes sprinting, distance workouts, handoffs, and working and perfecting form.