By Jane Iwanicki – Staff Reporter

UPDATE: Law defeated E. O. Smith on November 12 in the first round of the Class L State Tournament. It was the first State Tournament win in school history.

The Law girls soccer team just finished their regular season.

So did head coach Mrs. Francisco. 

The 2019 season was Francisco’s first year coaching the team, which finished the season with a 8-8 record. 

“The beginning of the season was an adjustment, but as the season went on, I think we’ve definitely bonded and built the team chemistry up,” Francisco said. “Hopefully it just keeps getting stronger and stronger.”

The team had numerous goals set for the season, that Francisco helped them to achieve. They were also able to beat two of the top teams in the state.

“We wanted to have less ties and a winning record, and compared to last season, we had more wins and less ties but ended with a 8-8 record,” Francisco said. “Another goal was to have a 3.0 team GPA and we are hoping to check off ‘make history’ during the postseason.”

The team was also faced with a lot of challenges this season, having a brand new coaching staff and getting to know one another. They also faced some very difficult teams that helped bring the team closer together. 

“Again, just getting used to each other and understanding each other’s expectations of the season was a challenge,” Francisco said. “Luckily injuries and weather were kept to a minimum challenge this season and hope to do the same next year.”

Francisco had help this season from assistant coach Mr. Rodriguez and senior captains Jillian Hall and Cici Lopes.

“I told the seniors in the beginning of the season that this was more their team than mine,” Francisco said. “But as the years go on I’d like to change a few things here and there.”

Francisco has had a positive influence on the team. The players were able to show a good connection with their new head coach fairly quickly. 

“Mrs. Francisco is an awesome coach and she has always been able to bring the team up with a positive attitude and good spirits,” senior Morgan Taylor said.

As the season is coming to an end, Francisco has now decided to join the coaching staff of the Jonathan Law Powder Puff team. The coaches and team are pumped up to beat Foran in the annual game.

“Getting to know more of the Law girls on a player/coach level is exciting,” Francisco said. “Let’s tame the Lions.”