By Helen Chizmazia – Staff Reporter

The Jonathan Law boys swim team is wrapping up its 2021-2022 winter season.

The team has been continuously striving to keep winning all of the meets and further  improving their swimming skills for the competitive races. Team members are working to achieve personal best times at every meet. 

“I’m pleased with how the season is going,” head coach Mr. Lui said. “The veterans on the team are providing great leadership for the new swimmers this year. It’s been a pleasure watching everyone improve each meet.” 

Like all winter sports teams this season, the boys swim team had to follow COVID-19 protocols.

“We wear masks as long as we’re on the pool deck or inside the locker room,” captain Elliana Markowitz said. “Anywhere that’s not the pool. We stay pretty far apart as well.” 

Markowitz continued to swim with the boys team even after her fall season, freeing up her senior year because of her bond with the winter swim team. 

“I did it this year because I have done it in years past due to playing volleyball, and now that I am a senior I did not want to switch teams in my final year,” said Markowitz. 

Markowitz is going to college next year and is waiting to hear back from quite a few schools. Markowitz is joined on the team this year by co-captains Mason Turner and Jayden Cruz.

“Seniors Eliana Markowitz, Mason Turner, and Jayden Cruz all are having great seasons and winning big races for us,” Lui said.

This is Lui’s third year as the head coach of the boys swim team.

“I’ve always been passionate about swimming and helping kids achieve their goals,” Luis said. “I’ve been swimming since the age of five and it’s taught me important life lessons. I hope to instill those life lessons into the team.”

Lui is a strong advocate for a healthy and positive team environment for his swimmers. 

“I believe our biggest accomplishment this season has been creating a positive team culture that includes swimmers from both schools,” Lui said. 

Markowitz has achieved 20 personal best times this season. 

“As captain, I try to keep everyone on track for practice by leading stretches and getting everyone on the bus, out of the locker room, and in the pool on time,” Markowitz said. “I try to bring the team together as much as possible and encourage sportsmanship.”