By Olivia Augustine – Staff Reporter

The Jonathan Law softball team ended the regular season qualifying for SCC and state tournaments. 

After not having a season last year, the softball team had a phenomenal season in 2021. As of June 2, the softball team has a record of 15-5. They advanced to the second round of the State Tournament on June 1 with a 10-1 win over Lewis Mills.

“Our goals were to qualify and make a run in the SCC and State Tournaments,” head coach Mrs. Blude said. 

Beating Lyman Hall secured the team a spot in the SCC’s. While they did not win the first game against Lyman Hall, they won the second game against them.

“They were the first team we lost to and playing them a second time at home was a big deal for us,” said senior captain Sarah Paulus. “We ended up going into nine innings and won by one, securing us a spot in SCC’s.”

Returning players were excited to return to playing softball and meet new people on the team.

“Coming back after not having a season last year was very exciting because we were actually able to play and be together,” said junior Grace Kantor. “It was really great to see everyone and meet the new people on the team.”

After not being able to play last year, players were excited to be back on the field, especially players that missed what would have been their first season playing softball for Law.

“I was so excited to have a softball season this year and be able to participate in postseason play,” said sophomore Elizabeth Roos. “Especially considering the unfortunate loss of last season; which would’ve been my first season playing at Law.”

The team finally got to be together and everyone was excited to not only play together, but also to get to know each other.

“I was very excited to finally be a part of the high school team but I was more excited for the team that I was going to be a part of,” said sophomore Nicolina Salanto. “We had high hopes for this season and have grown together and became a family.”