By Darby Hudd – Sports Editor

The Law gymnastics team put its name in the school record books this year.

The team finished with a 13-7 record, placed second at SCCs, second at the Class S state meet, and had two members, Tiffany and Melanie Coleman, go All-State.

“This season was definitely one to remember,” senior captain Kayla Patrick said. “The team became so close and we did really well.”

Tiffany Coleman broke the school record with a 9.8 on vault and qualified for the New England Championships in New Hampshire. Head coach Mr. Simon was named the New Haven Register Coach of the Year and both Coleman sisters were named to the All-Area team.

“I’m really proud of myself and my sister,” Tiffany Coleman said. “It feels great being honored for doing something I love.”

Some other key players on the team included captain Kelsey Kopazna, junior Kira Chandra, and sophomore Kristin Frank.

“Our girls worked really hard in perfecting their routines and getting new skills,” Patrick said. “Every meet our goal was to just do our best and that’s exactly what we did.”

The captains said that it was great ending their careers on such a high note and said that they are so proud of everything the team accomplished this year.

“Hearing our name get called for second at states was what made all our hard work worthwhile,” Kopazna said.

This season was extra special for assistant coach Miss LaLuna because these are her first seniors to graduate since coaching the team.

“I’ve watched them grow up these past four years,” LaLuna said. “It’s crazy to think that they are going to college, but I know they are all going to do great.”

The seniors this year were a big part of the team and everyone agreed that they will be missed.

“I’m going to miss how close we all were,” senior Nicole Thibodeau said. “Joining gymnastics was one of the best decisions I made in high school.”

In honor of their last week of practice together, the captains organized a themed practice week.

“We dressed up in PJs, bathing suits, and then had color wars,” senior captain Mathilda Hill said. “I made so many memories with these girls. I’m really going to miss this team.”