By Ava Korkmaz – Sports Editor

Grace Kantor is a senior captain of the Law softball team. Sports Editor Ava Korkmaz interviewed Kantor about the upcoming season.

Ava Korkmaz: What do you think about the upcoming season season?

Grace Kantor: I’m super excited for this season because I think we have a good chance at making it far in the playoffs and I just love the chemistry of the team. I’m really looking forward to seeing how we do and what we can accomplish.

AK: How different is this season from last season?

GK: This season is different from last season because the COVID restrictions were removed. We don’t have to wear masks while playing, or on the bench, and we are allowed in the dugout this year. I think because of this our energy and our play is going to be much better. We also have two pitchers this year which is easier on both of them, having someone to relieve them. This gives us a huge advantage compared to last year because two girls that pitch differently which can help us when facing a team for a second time.

AK: Do you think that the new players will help you win this year?

GK: I think that the freshmen who are a part of the varsity team show a lot of potential, and I think they will definitely help in the long run. We have a freshman pitcher who is super strong, and I think she will make a big impact on our team this year. New players also bring new ideas to the team and really help the chemistry which I feel they have begun to do already.

AK: What are your biggest challenges going into the season?

GK: I think this season will be hard in some areas and not as difficult in others. One difficult thing about this season would be that we have a different schedule from last year. We are playing some teams we have never faced before, and some that we have only seen in the postseason. Not knowing a lot about them makes it hard to strategize beforehand, and it would be completely new pitching. On the other hand, we have two great pitchers this season which makes it easier for us to win, and also makes it easier for our defense to play well.

AK: How excited are you for your final softball season?

GK: I think I’m going to have an exciting final season because I have a feeling we are going to do well. I have such a strong connection with the team that it makes the experience so much better. Knowing that it is my final season here with the team I love, I know I have to make the most of it, and just enjoy it as much as possible.