By Bobby Black – Sports Editor

Senior varsity soccer player Jaden Wywoda recently won the Tony DeNegri Award which is given to the Most Outstanding Male Soccer Player of the Year by the Greater New Haven Soccer Officials Association. Wywoda is a senior captain and goalie for Law and recently committed to play baseball at Holy Cross University. Advocate Sports Editor Bobby Black interviewed Wywoda about winning the award.

Bobby Black: What was the process of receiving the award? 

Jaden Wywoda: One referee nominates me for the award. A list of my achievements is submitted and then a council votes on the nominees.

BB: How do your personal goals help you achieve the award? 

JW: I had a goal this year to get as many shutouts as possible. This led me to getting 10 shutouts which helped me get recognized as a top player. 

BB: What does the award mean to you?

JW: This award means a lot. No one at Law has won this award and it helps cement myself in Law history, which was a goal of mine. 

BB What has helped you improve as an individual player? 

JW: My goalie coach has played a huge role in my development. Once a week he pushes the goalies very hard to be great. Without him, I am not the player I am today. 

BB: What are your plans for the future and do they include soccer? 

JW: I am continuing my baseball career at Holy Cross. This is my last season playing soccer.